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There are a range of diseases and conditions that can be prevented or whose impact can be minimised through health and wellbeing programs. These diseases and conditions represent a significant cost to the health system and economy generally.
the cost of chronic disease
  • Smoking diminishes productivity by approximately 10%(ii)
  • Obesity results in an average work impairment of around 14%(iii)
  • Musculoskeletal injuries are still 80% of all Workers' Compensation claims(v)
  • The annual financial cost of cardiovascular disease is $14.2 billion, including lost productivity(vi)
  • The total cost of diabetes is about $21 billion, including lost productivity(vi)
carepoint mine site health and wellbeing programs
Carepoint mine site programs are facilitated by qualified Exercise Physiologists who specialise in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries. Through this, Carepoint mine site services will reduce employee absenteeism, reduce workers compensation claims and enhance the productivity of your working population.
services provided
Gym Management Health Promotion Targeted Injury Interventions
Gym inductions Social sport competitions Body mechanics training
Personal training Healthy lifestyle seminars Injury Management Coordinator duties
Group fitness classes Healthy lifestyle 1:1 consultations Injury prevention seminars
Exercise prescription Health checks (i.e. healthy heart) Workstation assessments
Fitness testing Promotional posters Pre-work stretching
Mines Rescue training Monthly newsletters Rehabilitation program development
Mines Rescue testing 12 month promotion calendar Rehabilitation program supervision
Equipment maintenance Organising events (i.e. City to Surf) SaFFE - IP (Strength and Flexibility Fitness Evaluation - Injury Prevention) System
Equipment purchasing Fresh Start smoking cessation course
General cleaning Scale Down weight loss competition
we are here to help
Please call Carepoint directly on 1300 CIHS WA (1300 244 792), or email health@carepoint.com.au for further information on any of the above services.
  1. Chenworth et al, Governors Council, Michigan Fitness Foundation, 2003
  2. Burton et al, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol 41, 1999, p,863-877
  3. Ibid
  4. Allen et al, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2005
  5. Workers' Compensation statistics 2007/08
  6. Access Economics, The Shifting Burden of Cardiovascular Disease in Australia 2005 and The Economic Costs of Obesity, October 2