Nicola Roxon: Healthy Workforce Initiative
Making healthy decisions at work will be easier for Australia's 11 million workers from today with employers across the nation signing up to promote healthy habits in the workplace. Peak employer and Union bodies have signed a Joint Statement of Commitment with Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon to promote healthier workplaces and healthier workers, a part of the Gillard Government's commitment to keep Australians well and out of hospital. "Australians spend a lot of our time at work so it's important that healthy habits are promoted and encouraged there," Minister Roxon said. "Many employers and unions around the country are already taking action to help their employees live healthier lifestyles through programs such as lunchtime sport, in-office health check-ups and walking groups. "This Commitment today by peak employer groups and unions will provide national leadership to all workplaces, helping to further promote more health workforce programs across the country. "This announcement is yet another part of the Gillard Government's commitment to preventative health programs that aim to keep Australians well and out of hospital." The Commitment represents a partnership between the Gillard Government and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Australian Industry Group, the Business Council of Australia and the Council of Small Business of Australia and the Australian Council of Trade Unions to ensure the long term health and wellbeing of the <b>...</b>
