Creating Thriving Workplaces Through Physical Activity

Active Geelong & Barwon Health are proud to present this free workshop on physical activity in workplaces

Overview

• Hear from our keynote speaker Dr Megan Teychenne, Senior Lecturer, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, as she discusses the evidence linking physical activity, sedentary behaviour & mental health.

• Explore practical tips for reducing workplace sedentary time from Kylie Milward, Active Geelong advocate & Barwon Health exercise physiologist .

• Find out how Barwon Health, Active Geelong and Cancer Council Victoria - Healthy Workplaces Achievement Program, can assist your workplace to improve the health of your employees.

• Take the opportunity to network, brainstorm, share stories, explore strategies & hear the successes & learnings from those currently working in the field.

Location

St Mary's Library and Research Centre, 190-192 Myers Street, Geelong

Register

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Schedule

9:00 am Doors open

• Light refreshments provided
• Find out more about Active Geelong, The Healthy Workplaces Achievement Program and Barwon Health
• Take the opportunity to talk with other like minded local businesses

9:30 am Workshop begins and aims to:

1. Increase knowledge of physical activity & its relevance to employee health
2. Explore the role that physical activity has on the mental health of employees.
3. Highlight the opportunities, simple strategies & services that workplaces have to improve the physical & mental health of employees.
4. Share experiences & strategies between local businesses

11:30 am Workshop ends

Who should attend

This workshop is essential for:

• Businesses of all sizes, employers, decision makers & employees in the G21 region
• People & Culture, HR, OH&S
• Employee health & well being representatives
• Corporate health providers