May 2024 Wellness Focus

Welcome to this month's Wellness Focus – Healthy Bodies

This month, we will highlight the importance of physical fitness for both the workforce and staff. We'll also look at tips for incorporating exercise into a busy work schedule and building strength and endurance specific to the demands of construction work.

Below, we have some great resources from Healthline, The Department of Health and Aged Care, The BetterHealth Channel, Exercise Right and more. Each resource has been carefully reviewed and handpicked by the Health & Safety team at WHT-S. 

Rozelle takes on the 2024 City2Surf! 

Missed out on joining the project team for the Sydney Half Marathon? Ah geez! That's a shame. But don't worry, the team will be back in August for the City2Surf...and they're looking for some new members to run with! 😀 But you must hurry...tickets are selling out fast! 

If you'd like to register for one of the biggest fun runs in the world, which spans 14km and showcases some of Sydney's most famous sights, please follow the below instructions:

• Click on this link
• When registering, you will need to select your preferred start wave and add in your personal details, you will automatically be joined to the project team.
• Select ‘Pick up you bib’ option and a random timeslot. The race organizers will know to include your bib in the team package that will be delivered one week prior to the race.
• Under charity, please select ‘Select charity later’ and we will sign up you up to the Harding Miller Foundation page.
• When you reach the bib collection section, please select ‘Gold, Silver or bronze team’.
• At checkout, you will not be required to make a payment.

Please contact hradmin@rozelleinterchange.com.au or Sophie Bryce if you have any questions.

Why is Fitness important?

If you're part of the workforce, you may wonder what actions you could take to ensure that you can keep up with the demands of a physically challenging role. Regular exercise and fitness training can help build and maintain the strength needed to lift heavy objects, perform repetitive tasks, and maintain the stamina that is needed to continue working for extended periods of time. 

Injury prevention is another reason why it is crucial for construction workers to maintain a certain level of physical fitness. Being physically fit can help prevent injuries by improving balance, agility, and coordination. It also helps in maintaining proper body mechanics, reducing the risk of strains, sprains, and other musculoskeletal injuries.

For our office-based staff, spending long hours sitting at a desk, can lead to poor posture and musculoskeletal issues. Regular exercise, particularly exercises that promote strength and flexibility, can help improve posture, reduce the risk of back and neck pain, and prevent musculoskeletal imbalances.
Additionally, engaging in regular exercise can help lower the risk of conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, all of which are associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical activity can also boost the immune system, reducing the likelihood of getting sick.

Learn more...

• Healthline - The Top 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise
• Department of Health and Aged Care - Physical activity and exercise
• WHOOP - How Physical Activity Increases Dopamine

Who's got the time? 😫

Tips for incorporating exercise into a busy work schedule...

Have you heard the saying, "If you want something done, ask a busy person"? It suggests that busy folks tend to be super productive and efficient because they're experts at managing their time and juggling multiple responsibilities. So, if you feel like you don't have the time to exercise, maybe talk to one of the super fit busy bees in your life. You may find that your circumstances aren't so different, and that fitting in a bit of exercise is actually quite possible!

Learn more...

• BetterHealth Channel - Physical Activity
• Exercise Right - Do you know how to Exercise Right for your profession?
• verywellfit - 10 Reasons You Don't Exercise

Other Resources: 

▶️🏃 Exercising Safely at Home - Strength
▶️🏃 Exercising Safely at Home - High-Intensity Interval Training
▶️🏃 Exercising at Home - Aerobic Exercise
▶️🏃 Exercising Safely at Home - Flexibility and Relaxation
▶️🏃 Fitness and Health Tips - Lunges and Pushups

Mental Health First Aid

Get to know the mental health first aiders in your area. They are a great resource for mental health support. You won't be able to miss them in the bright and colourful Shirts!

📖 Mental Health First Aider Personnel
📖 Mental Health First Aid Strategy
▶️ Mental Health First Aiders - Let's start the conversation (video)

Mental Health Check In

Looking after our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Ejaz is back on site for the new year to conduct face to face check in sessions.

Mental Health Check In 

• When: Friday, May 3rd 2024
• Location: The Quiet Room at WHT-S (previously the IT room)

Can't make it on the day? Book a check in for next month! 

• BOOK HERE
  📖 Get to know Ejaz our Mental Health Professional 

Rozelle Interchange Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP service is free and available to all Rozelle interchange employees and their families, including subcontractors. For more details and information on how to book hit the Gryphon Psychology link below or what our "What to expect from a EAP session" video.

📖 Gryphon Psychology
▶️ What to expect from a EAP session (video)
▶️ Gryphon Psychology - Online Webinars