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Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician who served as the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party from 1982 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1999, and the Member for Burwood from 1976 to 1999. He is currently a media commentator. He was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation. Early life The son of Kenneth Munro Gibb Kennett (1921–2007), and Wendy Anne Kennett (1925–2006; née Fanning), he was born in Melbourne on 2 March 1948. He attended Scotch College; and, although an unexceptional student academically, he did well in the school's Cadet Corps Unit. He also played football (on the wing) for the school.  His failure to rise above the middle band academically almost led him to quit school in Fourth Form (Year 10 – 1963), but he was persuaded to stay on. His Fifth and Sixth Forms were an improvement, but he was still described in school reports as "[a] confident and at times helpful boy. Sometimes irritates. Sometimes works hard" (1964), and "[a] keen, pleasant, though sometimes erratic boy" (1965). After leaving school, Kennett was persuaded by his father Ken to attend the Australian National University in Canberra, but lost interest and left after one year of an economics degree. He returned to Melbourne and found work in the advertising department of the retail giant Myer – kindling an interest for advertising that would one day earn him his living. Kennett's life in the regular workforce was cut short when, in 1968, he was conscripted into the Australian Army.[9] Kennett was selected for officer training and graduated third in his class from the Officer Training Unit, Scheyville (OTU), near Windsor, New South Wales, outside Sydney. He was posted to Malaysia and Singapore as Second Lieutenant, commander of 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). This military career (and his earlier experience in the Scotch College Cadet Corps) has been noted by many biographers as an essential formative influence on the adult Kennett's character. His sense and regard for hierarchical loyalty, punctuality, and general intolerance of dissent or disobedience may be traced to this period. Kennett returned to civilian life in 1970, reentering a divided Australian society, split by the Vietnam War, of which Kennett was a firm supporter. Having returned to Myer, Kennett became impatient with his work, and so with Ian Fegan and Eran Nicols, he formed his own advertising company (KNF) in June 1971. Thereafter, in December 1972, Kennett married Felicity Kellar, an old friend whom he had first met on a Number 69 tram on the long trips to school. Their first son was born in 1974, followed by a daughter and two more sons. Political career Kennett was elected as a Liberal Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burwood in 1976, having had an interest in local politics since the early 1970s.[14] His preselection for the seat reportedly irritated then Premier Dick Hamer, who disliked Kennett's campaigning style, and had endorsed the sitting member, Haddon Storey. However, by 1981, Kennett was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Housing and Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. He was one of several younger MPs whom Hamer promoted to Cabinet in a bid to renew his government. Kennett retained his post when Hamer was replaced as Liberal leader and Premier by Lindsay Thompson in June of that year. Following the defeat of the longstanding Liberal government in 1982, Kennett was the leading candidate to replace Thompson despite being the youngest member of the outgoing government. On 26 October, he was elected leader of the Liberal Party and hence Leader of the Opposition. He took an aggressive posture against the Cain government, and was often criticised for his "bull-in-a-china-shop" style and his anti-government rhetoric. Under his leadership, the Liberals were heavily defeated by Labor in 1985. Afterwards he faced a challenge to his leadership of the party from Ian Smith. Kennett survived easily, but increasingly, he was seen as an erratic and unapproachable leader. He faced two more challenges to his leadership in 1986 and 1987. In 1987, in one notable incident Kennett referred to the Federal Liberal leader John Howard as a 'cunt' in a mobile telephone conversation with Howard rival Andrew Peacock. The car-phone conversation damaged both Howard and Kennett politically, but aided Peacock in his push to return as Federal Liberal leader (1989). Toward the end of its second term the Cain government had lost support and the Liberals were expected to win the 1988 election. The Liberal vote indeed rebounded strongly – they won a majority of the two-party vote – however much of this margin was wasted on landslide majorities in their heartland. As a result, the Liberals took only one seat from Labor in the capital, and were left four seats short of a majority. Failing to become premier, Kennett was again criticised within his own party, and in 1989 he was deposed in favour of a little-known rural MLA, Alan Brown. Kennett's performance during his first stint as Liberal leader is a matter of debate. Economou sees his 1985 and 1988 election campaigns as weak, while Parkinson believes he was a significant asset in pushing the Labor government of John Cain in several key seats. First term as premier Kennett publicly pledged never to attempt a return to the Liberal leadership. However, when Brown proved unable to challenge the government effectively, he allowed his supporters to call a spill in 1991. Brown realised he didn't have enough support to keep his post and resigned, allowing Kennett to retake the leadership unopposed. With Victoria facing billions of dollars of debt, Kennett was seen as "Premier-in-waiting" from the moment he retook the leadership. Cain had resigned a year earlier in favour of Deputy Premier Joan Kirner, who was unable to regain the upper hand despite being personally more popular than Kennett. The Liberals' advantage was strengthened by an important decision taken during Brown's brief tenure as leader—negotiating a Coalition agreement with the National Party. The Liberals and Nationals have historically had a strained relationship in Victoria; they had sat separately for most of the second half of the 20th century. It had been believed that Kennett had been denied victory in 1988 due to a large number of three-cornered contests in rural seats. The Coalition went into the October 1992 state election as unbackable favourites, having been ahead in opinion polling by large margins for almost two years. They stoked the voters' anger with a series of "Guilty Party" ads, targeting many Labor ministers and highlighting concerns in their portfolios. In the second-largest defeat that a sitting government has ever suffered in Victoria, the Coalition scored a 19-seat swing, attaining a 16-seat majority in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 52 seats, enough for a majority in their own right. Nevertheless, Kennett supported his coalition partner, retaining the Nationals in his cabinet. State school closures In the first three years of office, funding for public schools and the Department of Education was substantially reduced. 350 government schools were closed, including every Technical High School ("Tech") in Victoria, and 7,000 teaching jobs eliminated. The Tech School closures had a widespread, delayed effect two decades later when a skilled labour shortage in the state was declared by the government, attributable largely to the generation of children who were denied a trade-focused high school education, significantly reducing the number of school leavers commencing trade apprenticeships. The few who did so were insufficient to counterbalance the number of retiring tradespeople in the coming years. This directly resulted in the number of Skilled Migrant (subclass 190) visas being made available each year increasing to 190,000 from 2012 and an active campaign to entice migrants with trade qualifications to Victoria. Public transport Other controversial moves included the sacking of 16,000 public transport workers in a major technological upgrade of the system, and the initiation of a major scheme for privatisation of state-owned services, including the electricity (SECV) and gas (Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria) utilities, the ambulance service, as well as several prisons and other minor services. The sale of the Totalisator Agency Board raised $609 million. Between 1995 and 1998, $29 billion of state assets in gas and electricity alone were sold to private enterprise (for statistics, see Parkinson, Jeff, 1999) In the wake of these changes, investment and population growth slowly resumed, though unemployment was to remain above the national average for the duration of Kennett's premiership. While the benefits to the State budget figures were indisputable in the short term, the social and longer-term economic cost of the Kennett reforms have been questioned by many commentators, academics and those who suffered economically through the period of reform. This campaign of privatisations and cutbacks led to governmental acts of privatisation by splitting up Melbourne's rail (Hillside, Bayside, V/Line and West Coast Rail) and tramways (Yarra and Swanston) or budget-cutting becoming popularly known as being "Jeffed". He also cut back many regional rail services including The Vinelander (ran to Mildura, services later restored to Maryborough as a regular V/Line service in 2011) and services to Leongatha, Bairnsdale (returned in 2003), Dimboola (services later returned to Ararat in 2004). The largest public protest in Melbourne since the Vietnam War Moratorium occurred on 10 November 1992, with an estimated 100,000 people marching in opposition to the retrenchment of many workers and the large State budget cutbacks. Kennett was undeterred by this protest, and famously commented that though there were 100,000 outside his office at Parliament that day, there were 4.5 million who stayed at home or at work. High-profile capital works projects This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Kennett government also embarked on a series of high-profile capital works projects, such as the restoration of Parliament House, construction of a new $250 million Melbourne Museum and IMAX theatre, and a new $130 million Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Other projects included a $160 million expansion of the National Gallery of Victoria; $100 million for refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria; $65 million for a new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC); and $130 million for the construction of a new civic square on the site of the old Gas and Fuel Buildings, to be known as Federation Square. The relocation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1993 was a particular coup for Kennett, who had worked hard with his friend Ron Walker, the Chairman of the Melbourne Major Events Company, helped deliver Melbourne the hosting rights for the event from Adelaide in 1993. The most controversial project of the Kennett era was the $1.85 billion Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, a gambling and entertainment centre on Melbourne's Southbank. Initial plans for a casino had been made under the Labor government, however the tendering process and construction occurred under Kennett. A$2 billion project to redevelop Melbourne's derelict Docklands area to include a new football stadium was also undertaken, in addition to the large CityLink project, a project resurrected from the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan, aimed at linking Melbourne's freeways, easing traffic problems in the inner city, and reducing commuting times from the outer suburbs to the CBD. Macedonian name dispute Kennett speaking at a event In the mid-1990s, Premier Kennett backed the Greek position over the Macedonian question in his attempts to shore up local electoral support. Kennett's stance gained him supporters from the Melburnian Greek community, whereas he was referred to as "Kennettopoulos" by the Macedonian community. At Kennett's insistence, his state government in 1994 issued its own directive that all its departments refer to the language as "Macedonian (Slavonic)" and to Macedonians as "Slav Macedonians". Reasons given for the decision were "to avoid confusion", be consistent with federal naming protocols toward Macedonians and repair relations between Macedonian and Greek communities. It was accepted that it would not impact the way Macedonians self identified themselves. The decision upset Macedonians, as they had to use the terms in deliberations with the government or its institutions related to education and public broadcasting. The Macedonian Community challenged the decision on the basis of the Race Discrimination Act. After years of litigation at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the Federal Court and High Court, previous judicial rulings were upheld that found Kennett's directive unlawful as it caused discrimination based on ethnic background and was struck down from usage in 2000. Second term as premier Kennett's personal popularity was mostly average to high through his first term, though that of the government as a whole went through peaks and troughs. Without a by-election in the previous four years, the 1996 state election shaped up as the first test of the 'Kennett Revolution' with the electorate. The Coalition was expected to win a second term at the 30 March election, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. At the federal election held four weeks earlier, while Labor was heavily defeated, it actually picked up a swing in Victoria. However, to the surprise of most commentators, the Coalition only suffered a two-seat swing, allowing it to retain a comfortable 14-seat majority. The Coalition actually picked up modest swings in Melbourne's outer suburbs, which have traditionally decided most state elections. Several negative trends (for the Liberals) were obscured somewhat by the euphoria of victory. The government's sharp cuts to government services were particularly resented in country Victoria, where the Liberals and Nationals held almost all the seats. The loss of the Mildura seat to independent Russell Savage was an indication of this disaffection, and when in February 1997 independent Susan Davies was elected to the seat of Gippsland West, this trend seemed set to continue. However, the verdict of many was that the 'Kennett Revolution' was far from over – indeed it was seemingly set in stone with the opening of the Crown Casino in May 1997. Kennett's profile continued to grow as he became a major commentator on national issues, including urging the new government of John Howard to introduce tax reform, and actively opposing the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson. In this last case, Kennett did not shy away from criticising the media, but also the decision of the Howard government to not actively oppose Hanson's agenda. Kennett was influential in Melbourne bidding for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Three cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Wellington and Singapore. Singapore dropped out before its bid was officially selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving only two candidate cities. In the weeks prior to the announcement of the 2006 host, Wellington withdrew its bid, citing the costs involved with matching the bid plan presented by Melbourne, which became the default host without members of the Federation going to vote. The government lost ground over the next few years, with high-profile disagreements with the Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Bongiorno, and Auditor-General Ches Baragwanath fuelling criticism of Kennett's governmental style. Kennett's perceived antipathy to Baragwanath led to 1997 legislation to restructure the office of the Auditor-General and set up Audit Victoria. While Kennett promised the independence of the office would be maintained, many saw his government's actions as an attempt to curb the Auditor-General's power to criticise government policy. Widespread community debate and substantial public dissent from Liberal MPs and Party members ensued, with MLA Roger Pescott resigning from Parliament at the height of the debate; citing his disagreement with this Bill and Kennett's style in general. The Liberal Party lost the by-election in Mitcham. Further scandals involving the handling of contracts for the state emergency services response system damaged the credibility of Kennett in 1997–1998, while rural dissent continued to grow. Personal difficulties also began to affect Kennett and his family. The strains of public life led to a trial separation between Felicity and Jeff in early 1998 (patched up by the end of the year), while earlier in Kennett's first term, public scrutiny had led to the forced sale of the KNF Advertising Company, despite all Kennett's involvement having been transferred to his wife's name. There were rumours in 1998 that Kennett might retire from politics; these were mostly centred around Phil Gude, his party deputy. These eventually came to nothing. In July 1998, Liberal MP Peter McLellan, Member for Frankston East, resigned from the party in protest over alleged corrupt Liberal Party Senate preselection, changes to WorkCover and the auditor-general's office. Again, Kennett failed to pick up the warning signs of declining support for his style of leadership. Labor leader John Brumby took care to capitalise on each of Kennett's mistakes over this period, though his absences in rural electorates were misunderstood by many Labor MPs, and led to his replacement by Steve Bracks in early 1999. Bracks, who came from Ballarat, was popular in rural areas and was seen as a fresh alternative to Brumby, who nevertheless remained a key figure in the shadow Cabinet. 1999 election loss Despite Bracks' appeal, Kennett entered the 1999 election campaign with a seemingly unassailable lead, and most commentators and opinion polls agreed that the Coalition would win a third term. However, in a shock result, the Coalition suffered a 13-seat swing to Labor. While there was only a modest swing in eastern Melbourne, which has historically decided elections in Victoria, the Coalition suffered significant losses in regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. ABC elections analyst Antony Green later said that when he first saw the results coming in, it looked so unusual that he thought "something was wrong with the computer." Initial counting showed Labor on 41 seats and the Coalition on 43; a supplementary election had to be held in Frankston East following the death of sitting independent Peter McLellan. The balance of power rested with three independents-Russell Savage, Susan Davies and newly elected Craig Ingram. Negotiations began between the Coalition and the three independents. While Kennett acceded to all but two of their demands, his perceived poor treatment of Savage and Davies in the previous parliament meant that they would not even consider supporting a Coalition minority government headed by Kennett. On 18 October, two days after Labor won the supplementary election in Frankston East, the independents announced they would support a Labor minority government. The agreement entailed Labor signing a Charter of Good Government, pledging to restore services to rural areas, and promising parliamentary reforms. Kennett's supporters urged the Coalition to force a vote of 'no confidence' on the floor of the parliament in a last-ditch effort to force Savage, Davies and Ingram to support Kennett. However, with the Liberals divided on Kennett's future role, Kennett retired from all of his offices, saying he wished to have no further involvement in politics. Labor won the ensuing by-election in Burwood. Rumoured returns to politics Following the Liberals' second successive defeat in the 2002 election, rumours began that Kennett was planning a comeback to politics. The issue came to a head in May 2006 after the sudden resignation of Kennett's successor, Robert Doyle, when Kennett announced he would contemplate standing in a by-election for Doyle's old seat of Malvern and offering himself as party leader. His stance was supported by Prime Minister John Howard, who rated him as the party's best hope to win the November 2006 state election. But within 24 hours Kennett announced he would not return to Parliament rather than running against Ted Baillieu, whom Kennett had been grooming for the top post since 1999. John Howard was reported to have been "embarrassed" by having publicly supported Kennett before his decision not to re-enter politics. In 2008, it was rumoured that Kennett was planning to stand for Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Despite endorsing future Lord Mayor John So in the 2001 mayoral elections, Kennett was quoted as saying "I think the city is ready for a change". Kennett claimed he had been approached by "a range of interests" to run for the position, but in the end did not do so. Former Liberal leader Robert Doyle ultimately won the election. 2020: Indigenous voice to government On 15 January 2020, it was announced that Kennett would be one of the members of the National Co-design Group of the Indigenous voice to government. Life after politics Kennett at the 2018 VFL Grand Final In 2000, Kennett became the inaugural chairman of beyondblue (the National Depression Initiative), a body that was largely formed by the efforts of the Victorian State Government. On 24 June 2008, he announced that he would be stepping down from his role at beyondblue at the end of 2010. This did not happen. After 17 years as the chair of beyondblue, he stood down in 2017, handing the reins to former PM Julia Gillard. He stated "beyondblue is part of my DNA, outside my family, it has been my most important role. Kennett has previously served on the boards of Australian Seniors Finance, a reverse mortgage company, and SelecTV, which was a satellite television group. Kennett has said in an interview that he rarely thinks about the media or "bloody history", though he regrets the "disastrous" introduction of the Metcard ticketing system for trains and trams. Kennett angered gay rights groups in July 2008 when he supported the Bonnie Doon Football Club in their sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo for being bisexual; and compared homosexuality to pedophilia. Anti-discrimination campaigner Gary Burns pursued an action in the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal against Kennett for making the following statement: "The club felt that once this had been pointed out and you had this gentleman there who was obviously close to young men – massaging young men – it ran an unnecessary risk, and that's why it decided it was best that he not perform those duties again. So the club was trying to do the right thing," The case was dropped due to Gary Burns' lack of funds to pursue the case. Hawthorn FC presidency On 14 December 2005, Kennett was made president of Hawthorn Football Club, taking over from Ian Dicker. Following the exit of the St Kilda Football Club from the Tasmanian AFL market in 2006, Kennett was president when the Hawthorn Football Club negotiated a five-year sponsorship deal with the Tasmanian state government. The sponsorship deal was worth an estimated $12 million for which the Tasmanian government bought naming rights to the club's guernsey, and the HFC committed to playing an agreed number of pre-season and four regular season "home games" at York Park.[56] Kennett was instrumental in Hawthorn's 2007 5-year business plan titled "five2fifty", the core idea being that in the next five years the club will target to win 2 premierships and have fifty thousand members. As part of the plan, the football club wants to be seen as the most professional club in the AFL, and places great emphasis on the welfare of the people associated with the club. Following Hawthorn's 2008 AFL Grand Final victory over Geelong, Kennett claimed that the Cats "lacked the mentality to defeat Hawthorn", this being in reference to the Cats' inability to counter-attack the running game of the Hawks in the aforementioned Grand Final. Kennett's comments led to the subsequent eleven-match losing streak for Hawthorn against Geelong becoming known as the "Kennett curse". He stepped down at the end of his second three-year term in 2011, he also changed the club's constitution so that presidents could only serve two 3-year terms. Second stint Kennett at an AFL Women's match in 2023 In what Fox Footy described as a "stunning return",[59] Kennett was announced as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club on 4 October 2017 following the sudden resignation of the incumbent president Richard Garvey. Garvey had taken criticism on the hiring and later sacking of club CEO Tracey Gaudry. Kennett subsequently appointed Justin Reeves as the club's new CEO. On 4 October 2017 he announced that he would serve the position for a full 3-year term. Soon after his re-appointment, Kennett and the club released a vision statement outlining the future of the club up to 2050. The first five-year strategic plan titled 'Dare to be Different' will drive the club's priorities from 2018 to 2022. Kennett said: "Hawthorn we aren't ones to sit back and wait, we work hard to achieve and deliver exciting results, on and off the field. Our vision for our strategic plan, "Dare to be Different", encapsulates this as we continue to strive for excellence. "We have set ourselves some ambitious targets but all are within our grasp if we continue to innovate, grow and forge new frontiers within the AFL industry." On 6 July 2021, Kennett and the Hawthorn board announced that they would not be renewing head coach Alastair Clarkson's contract following its expiry at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Premiership season. It was announced that Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn development coach, former player Sam Mitchell had been chosen by Kennett and the board to become the Hawthorn coach at the end of Clarkson's reign. Chairman of The Original Juice Company On 12 December 2022, The Original Juice Company announced that it would appoint Kennett as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Honours In the Australia Day Honours of 2005, Kennett received Australia's then highest civilian honour, when he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The honour was for "service to the Victorian Parliament and the introduction of initiatives for economic and social benefit, to business and commerce, and to the community in the development of the arts, sport and mental health awareness strategies." In May 2000, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate – DBus (Honoris Causa) – by the University of Ballarat. Media work For a brief period during 2002, Kennett was a radio presenter for Melbourne station 3AK, continuing an interest in mass communication which was also a feature of his premiership. Since 2010, Kennett has been a regular contributor to Neil Mitchell's 3AW radio program every Thursday, as a social commentator. On 28 March 2013 it was announced that Kennett had joined the Seven television network as national political commentator which will involve him appearing on breakfast show Sunrise every Tuesday and on Seven news as required. On 12 February 2017 Jeff Kennett engaged ex-Seven West Media employee on Twitter over leaked documents potentially breaching the company's own gag order on Amber Harrison.  

In our second episode of Season 2, Dr Caroline Howe (founder of My Social Support Network) takes us through the very real changes we see in our bodies after an injury. This is very common, especially due to the added effects of damage to the Vagus nerve and the increase of cortisol in the systems of injured workers. This is also available through the new My Social Support Network programme "Regain Control", an 8-week reset for your mind and body. Register at www.mssn.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 2400 WorkCover claims have been made in the last year by teachers and principals who were bitten, kicked, punched, spat on, headbutted and scratched by students at Queensland schools. Queensland Association of State School Principals President Pat Murphy told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, 'I find it's the front office staff who cop at the worst.' 'Yes, you're talking principals and our teachers and everyone in our school body's entitled to respect, particularly those front office staff who aren't earning a huge amount of money,' he said. 'Let's make sure that when you're walking in, yes, you can have an issue with school, but let's treat our staff, our teachers and our principals with respect.'  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burnout is the modern curse of the workplace. Most often seen in the most diligent of workers, burnout is a major impediment to a happy and balanced work life. Even more so, burnout is a huge concern for people returning to work after a workplace injury who are now facing the prospect of reinjury. In this episode, Dr Caroline Howe is in conversation with Alicia Gibbs, who takes us through the effects burnout can have on your ability to return to work, plus how to avoid burnout in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During times of injury or sickness, it is not unusual for people to turn to self-medication. The most common forms are food, alcohol and drugs - but this can be a slippery slope and end up in addiction, which as we all know can be very dangerous.   On this episode, MSSN Founder Dr Caroline Howe speaks with Zoe Cook, creator of the Pink Cloud app, which works to assist women to combat the use of alcohol addiction while also creating a community of supportive people available to help.   Pink Cloud: iOS and Android. Zoe also mentioned a screening tool - Pink Cloud would be appropriate for those with a score of 8 or more: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test  Also during the interview, Zoe mentioned an app that will assist people with opiod addiction issues called TaperMate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many questions when you're on Worker's Compensation - it can feel like a full time job! When it comes to doing the right thing with your Certificate of Capacity, knowing your rights with Independent Medical Consultants, and the ultimate goal of returning to work, getting good advice can be difficult, especially if it seems like a lot of legal gibberish!   In this week's episode, MSSN Founder, Dr Caroline Howe speaks with Scott Dougall, partner at Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers and a Personal Injury specialist and expert litigator about simplifying some of the more complicated aspects of making your way through these processes.   If you feel you need legal advice, the Independent Review Office is there for you: https://iro.nsw.gov.au/find-lawyers To contact Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers: https://www.codea.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Risk! Engineers Talk Governance, Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis discuss their recent success (as Expert Witnesses) at VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) and how design trumps risk assessment. They discuss their case involving an application for a building permit in the outer safety zone of a major hazard facility. WorkCover advised against building two new dwellings due to increased population and societal risk. However, Richard and Gaye, as expert witnesses, argued that proper safety and design measures, such as laminated windows and steel roofs, could mitigate the risks.  The VCAT decision supports R2A's position, and emphasises the importance of, working out the credible worst-case scenarios and then designing for it.  You can listen further about this VCAT hearing in Season 2 episodes 1 & 2 of our podcast. If you'd like to learn more about Richard & Gaye, visit www.r2a.com.au.  Please submit any feedback or topic ideas to admin@r2a.com.au.

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Headlines// 7.15: Part 1 of our conversation with Yassmin Abdel-Magied on the latest conflict in Sudan exploring the importance of imagining a radical future for Sudan and its people. Tune in next week for part 2//7.30: Josephine Langbien, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre, on the High Court ruling stating it's unlawful and unconstitutional for the Australian Government to detain people indefinitely in immigration detention//7.45: Assistant Secretary of the Victorian Trades Hall Council Wil Stracke on rejecting the proposed Victorian Government changes to the WorkCover scheme and what reforms would benefit workers. Find out more and sign the petition//8.00: Spokesperson for Unionists for Palestine Dr Geraldine Fela on calling on unionists to join the Zim blockade last week and ongoing actions against Israel and businesses that support their apartheid regime. Follow Geraldine on Twitter/X for info on the next meeting//8.15: Sanam Wahidi, Afghan-Australian researcher and human rights expert in Gender, Peace & Security, on the impacts of the earthquakes that have recently hit Afghanistan// SongsJoy - Wild GloriosaBad Ones - Winton

Australia has warned there will be “consequences” for any country that aids Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine – ahead of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un. A woman claims one of Australia's most reviled gang rapists harassed her for months with messages of sexual fantasies and emails saying “I want you all to myself” which she took to police, but they refused to protect her. Victorian businesses will be slugged almost $18bn extra over the next decade as a result of the government's changes to WorkCover premiums. Queensland's major hospitals hit breaking point and couldn't adequately service patient needs at least 156 times in a three-month period, bombshell new data has revealed for the first time. A 19-year-old father has faced court after police allegedly found him and a 13-year-old with firearms at the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has warned there will be “consequences” for any country that aids Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine – ahead of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un. A woman claims one of Australia's most reviled gang rapists harassed her for months with messages of sexual fantasies and emails saying “I want you all to myself” which she took to police, but they refused to protect her. Victorian businesses will be slugged almost $18bn extra over the next decade as a result of the government's changes to WorkCover premiums. Queensland's major hospitals hit breaking point and couldn't adequately service patient needs at least 156 times in a three-month period, bombshell new data has revealed for the first time. A 19-year-old father has faced court after police allegedly found him and a 13-year-old with firearms at the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has warned there will be “consequences” for any country that aids Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine – ahead of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un. A woman claims one of Australia's most reviled gang rapists harassed her for months with messages of sexual fantasies and emails saying “I want you all to myself” which she took to police, but they refused to protect her. Victorian businesses will be slugged almost $18bn extra over the next decade as a result of the government's changes to WorkCover premiums. Queensland's major hospitals hit breaking point and couldn't adequately service patient needs at least 156 times in a three-month period, bombshell new data has revealed for the first time. A 19-year-old father has faced court after police allegedly found him and a 13-year-old with firearms at the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has warned there will be “consequences” for any country that aids Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine – ahead of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un. A woman claims one of Australia's most reviled gang rapists harassed her for months with messages of sexual fantasies and emails saying “I want you all to myself” which she took to police, but they refused to protect her. Victorian businesses will be slugged almost $18bn extra over the next decade as a result of the government's changes to WorkCover premiums. Queensland's major hospitals hit breaking point and couldn't adequately service patient needs at least 156 times in a three-month period, bombshell new data has revealed for the first time. A 19-year-old father has faced court after police allegedly found him and a 13-year-old with firearms at the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Trainers Association Andrew Nicholl joins Racing Pulse regarding new Workcover concerns, his view on whip-free racing and the Big Bash Racing model 

Opposition leader John Pessuto joined Neil Mitchell to discuss: What rising WorkCover premiums will cost emergency services The Commonwealth Games cancellation + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mena and Stuart discuss when a small business should start employing staff I.e., what to consider, including:  Why delaying employing staff so that you can optimise your systems and process is often the best approach Employing staff puts you on the hook to do the hard (unstructured) work  Cash flow considerations  Whether to hire part-time, full-time, contractors and/or offshore staff Tax and accounting obligations e.g., super, Workcover, PAYG, etc.   To find out more about our holistic accounting firm, ProSolution Private Clients, click here: https://www.prosolution.com.au/  Connect with Mena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mena-abraham-99635579/ If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Sharing your feedback on your favourite podcast platform helps me expand my reach and connect with more incredible listeners like you. Thank you deeply for being a part of this journey! To subscribe to our weekly email: https://www.prosolution.com.au/stay-connected/ SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a one of Stuart's books for ONLY $20 including delivery. Use the discount code blog here: https://prosolution.com.au/books. Work with Stuart & Mena's team: At ProSolution Private Clients we encourage clients to adopt a holistic and evidence-based approach when making financial decisions. To accomplish this, our multidisciplinary team of experts collaborate extensively on behalf of our clients, ensuring thorough exploration of all potential opportunities. This collaborative method enhances the value we deliver to our clients. Visit: https://prosolution.com.au. Follow us on socials: Stuart: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/StuartWemyss and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartwemyss/ Mena: LinkedIn: ...

Paying interest on Australia's debt will cost $700 every second for the next five years as the federal government moves to target mega gas profits, high super balances, smokers and multinationals with tax hikes to raise budget revenue.  A man who turned up to television star Sophie Monk's house holding a single rose claims he was duped by an online scammer into believing he was in a relationship with the Love Island host.  The Andrews government is set to hike the average WorkCover premium to 1.8 per cent and exclude stress and overwork from insurance claims in a major shake-up of the scheme.  A woman has told of the horrors of driving from Rockhampton Hospital to her home in Gladstone with her dead baby on her lap in a box she bought from Spotlight.  Glenelg footballer Brady Searle has failed in his bid to have a hefty six-match SANFL suspension reduced in an incident that has left his Norwood opponent with a fractured neck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying interest on Australia's debt will cost $700 every second for the next five years as the federal government moves to target mega gas profits, high super balances, smokers and multinationals with tax hikes to raise budget revenue.  A man who turned up to television star Sophie Monk's house holding a single rose claims he was duped by an online scammer into believing he was in a relationship with the Love Island host.  The Andrews government is set to hike the average WorkCover premium to 1.8 per cent and exclude stress and overwork from insurance claims in a major shake-up of the scheme.  A woman has told of the horrors of driving from Rockhampton Hospital to her home in Gladstone with her dead baby on her lap in a box she bought from Spotlight.  Glenelg footballer Brady Searle has failed in his bid to have a hefty six-match SANFL suspension reduced in an incident that has left his Norwood opponent with a fractured neck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying interest on Australia's debt will cost $700 every second for the next five years as the federal government moves to target mega gas profits, high super balances, smokers and multinationals with tax hikes to raise budget revenue.  A man who turned up to television star Sophie Monk's house holding a single rose claims he was duped by an online scammer into believing he was in a relationship with the Love Island host.  The Andrews government is set to hike the average WorkCover premium to 1.8 per cent and exclude stress and overwork from insurance claims in a major shake-up of the scheme.  A woman has told of the horrors of driving from Rockhampton Hospital to her home in Gladstone with her dead baby on her lap in a box she bought from Spotlight.  Glenelg footballer Brady Searle has failed in his bid to have a hefty six-match SANFL suspension reduced in an incident that has left his Norwood opponent with a fractured neck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paying interest on Australia's debt will cost $700 every second for the next five years as the federal government moves to target mega gas profits, high super balances, smokers and multinationals with tax hikes to raise budget revenue.  A man who turned up to television star Sophie Monk's house holding a single rose claims he was duped by an online scammer into believing he was in a relationship with the Love Island host.  The Andrews government is set to hike the average WorkCover premium to 1.8 per cent and exclude stress and overwork from insurance claims in a major shake-up of the scheme.  A woman has told of the horrors of driving from Rockhampton Hospital to her home in Gladstone with her dead baby on her lap in a box she bought from Spotlight.  Glenelg footballer Brady Searle has failed in his bid to have a hefty six-match SANFL suspension reduced in an incident that has left his Norwood opponent with a fractured neck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Watson, CEO of WorkCover QLD, has always been inspired by the life of Nelson Mandela.He admired his unwavering belief in a better South Africa, fierce focus and determination – coupled with huge empathy and humility – he has been a powerful guide in Bruce's life.One of his life's highlights was meeting him in person whilst on a mission to help improve the safety in South African mines. Not surprisingly he describes the lasting impressions from that meeting.For Bruce, care has been a driving force his whole life. Losing his Dad at the age of 17 taught Bruce the value in making the best of everyday, and making a positive difference, and care is an integral part of that. It became his life's purpose and his work purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grant has been in the lawncare business for a while and he knows a lot about quoting contracts for commercial and industrial. Workcover, safety and protective equipment are all important, but for some these things are essential just to put a quote in. Grant can tell you more.

Andrew was joined by Workers' Comp whizz, Kim McLagan, this week for an update on the Workplace Injury Commission and a discussion on managing WorkCover claims, premium exposure and improving return-to-work outcomes. To view the full episode and catch up the week's latest news and developments please visit this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A massive $400m upgrade to a teaching hospital in Melbourne's eastern suburbs would help tackle ambulance ramping and long surgery waiting lists More than 800 Victoria Police employees are off duty on WorkCover amid concerns not enough is being done to get police back on the beat. The Queensland government wants Gillon McLachlan to head the Brisbane Olympics when he finishes up at the AFL this year. Scott Pendlebury and his Pies will be cheered on by a 14,000-strong Magpie army in today's do or die preliminary final against the Sydney Swans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 34 – Therapy with Mindful Men This week I thought I would take you through what therapy supports I provide at Mindful Men. From private counselling, to NDIS capacity building, and Workcover claims in QLD, Mindful Men is a safe space for men to get things off their chests! I take you through what I do and why, all from the comfort of my virtual therapy room. And if you're into visuals, watch the episode on YouTube as I screenshot the website throughout the show. For more information, head to www.mindful-men.com.au You can also check us out at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful.men.aus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus/ ***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help*** Cheers, Simon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindfulmen/message

We're back for our Round 2 with Clinic Owners Jason Gardner and Luke Postlethwaite to discuss: Realistic advice to clinicians looking to open up their own business What should an employee do if they're noticing a discrepancy in clinical values within their team? How would our approach change according to funding schemes e.g. Medicare, Workcover … Continue reading Jason Gardner and Luke Postlethwaite – Ethical Practice →

She's young, and a senior WorkCover case manager with her eye on the welfare of others. She shares how growing up in a privileged family that lost their financial security has left its mark on her outlook and ambitions. She's well on her way up the corporate ladder, and we know that you'll love hearing her story. This year our Money Diaries are being brought to you by the legends at Shopback! Check them out at https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/SOTM and you'll get a cashback bonus when you sign up! Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's on The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's on The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are Authorised Representatives of Infocus Securities Australia Proprietary Limited ABN 47 097 797 049 AFSL - AFSL 236523.

She's young, and a senior WorkCover case manager with her eye on the welfare of others. She shares how growing up in a privileged family that lost their financial security has left its mark on her outlook and ambitions. She's well on her way up the corporate ladder, and we know that you'll love hearing her story.This year our Money Diaries are being brought to you by the legends at Shopback! Check them out at https://app.shopback.com/aus/partner/SOTM and you'll get a cashback bonus when you sign up!Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements.The advice shared on She's on The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's on The Money exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. Victoria Devine and She's On The Money are Authorised Representatives of Infocus Securities Australia Proprietary Limited ABN 47 097 797 049 AFSL - AFSL 236523.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland teachers have been paid out over $322 million dollars in workers' compensation over the past six years as claims skyrocket. Doctors warn influenza is much more dangerous for small children than Covid-19. Banks pass on 0.25 per cent interest rate hike overnight. The Queensland Government has failed its own gender test with just 41 per cent of directors of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics Organising Committee women. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise Zumpe is the Founder & Principal of SafeSense and Workplace Safety Founder & Director of CoR Comply. Denise is a highly experienced workplace safety professional, having worked in the field for over 17 years. In today’s episode, Denise discusses Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace and WorkCover. She outlines the process one must take when a workplace injury occurs, how to manage mental health risk as well as physical, and how not abiding by the correct safety measures can result in serious fines. Connect: Alexander Spencer website Alexander Spencer on Twitter Alexander Spencer on Facebook Alexander Spencer on LinkedIn This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Tanya Jenke, General Manager of Cority Australia, who has recently carried out a study, analysing over half a million occupational injuries in Western Australia between 2003-2019, to find whether economic growth following a period of recession has an impact on workplace injuries. Tanya's study, ‘An investigation of the influence of economic cycles on safety performance in Western Australia', was carried out as part of her PhD. The research looked at the impact of external factors on safety and performance. “Taking a look at the literature, I was able to see that there's been quite a lot of studies done on the impact of internal factors, such as corrective actions, accident investigation, leading and lagging indicators, but there wasn't a lot done on external factors,” Tanya said. “So, I was able to obtain access to a WorkCover database for Western Australia. WorkCover is a governmental organisation that captures compensable occupational injuries. They had 20 years of data that had not been assessed in this manner before, so that came to over half a million data points across 20 years. Looking at that very large data set, while I was interested in how occupational injuries changed, what I was most interested in, was how they changed over time and what was causing them to change over time. That's when I started to look externally and focus on economic cycles.” Additional resources: https://www.shponline.co.uk/culture-and-behaviours/how-do-periods-of-economic-growth-affect-workplace-injuries/ (How do periods of economic growth affect workplace injuries?) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925753521000758?via%3Dihub (An investigation of the influence of economic cycles on safety performance in Western Australia) https://www.cority.com/ (Cority) If you've not already subscribed, please do so, to get the latest episodes as soon as they are released. And, if you like what you hear, we'd be grateful if you could rate us, as that will help us get the shows out to a wider audience. Check out the previous episodes on the https://www.shponline.co.uk/the-safety-and-health-podcast/ (Safety & Health Podcast hub). Please be sure to stay tuned in to https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/CyFQC73nA5ImGBn68F2zbPX?domain=shponline.co.uk/ (SHPonline.co.uk) for the very latest health and safety news. https://www.shponline.co.uk/get-the-shp-newsletter/ (Sign up to the SHP Daily Newsletter, here.)

Queensland's hotel quarantine system has been deemed insufficient by the states chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young as the state grapples with its fifth potential leak of COVID19 in two months. A teenager and two men have been charged with murder after a man was shot dead and several other people injured in a terrifying Ipswich street brawl. At least one Queensland teacher is being violently ­assaulted at work every day with 320 WorkCover claims lodged in the past 12 months. Aussie scientists believe they have found a game-changing drug to cure the deadliest type of ovarian cancer. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at couriermail.com.au. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The champion jockey is still coming to terms with the fact that he'll never ride again. Corey was happy to talk to us about the announcement of his retirement and the nightmare he's lived through in the two years since his life changing accident at Eagle Farm. He talks of the day his specialist told him he desperately needed spinal fusion surgery. Corey talks of his horror when WorkCover told him they needed a second opinion before the surgery could be approved. The champion jockey explains that he was on the brink of mounting a court challenge to WorkCover's ruling. Corey talks of the specialist's findings and the six hour operation that followed. He talks of the agonizing moment when he quizzed the Doctors about the chances of a comeback. Corey says the reality struck home when he made the official announcement of his retirement. The popular jockey looks back on his first official outing since the accident- a Taree race meeting featuring the race named in his honour, the Corey Brown Cup. Time to reminisce and Corey remembers the indignity of falling at his very first race ride. He talks of his first winner only a week later. The Gr 1 specialist talks of his family background. His grandfather and father were both jockeys. Corey takes us through the circumstances leading up to his 2009 Melbourne Cup win on Shocking and the bizarre way in which the race was run. He elaborates on four minor placings in the Cup between 2002 and his second victory on Rekindling in 2017. The retired jockey looks back on his day of days in 2003 when he rode four winners at the Randwick spring meeting including three Gr 1's. Corey pays tribute to the headline horse Apache Cat and the 5 Gr 1's he won on the exciting sprinter. He recalls his eighteen months retainer with Lee Freedman and the story behind their much publicised split. Corey reflects on the thrill of representing Australia in the Shergar Jockeys Challenge at Royal Ascot. Brown explains his reasons for nominating Exceed And Excel as the best horse he rode. He talks of his extensive media involvement with Sky, Racing.Com and the Seven Network. Cory concludes with a mention of his resolve to regain strength and mobility before he even thinks about his future.

In Episode 190, Jim Babalis and Bree Marinier discuss WorkCover claims while working from home and provide employers with some tips regarding their approach to working from home.  Click here to view the video version of the podcast. Click here to sign up to the VHIA Yammer Network. For more information, visit the VHIA website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Woke” universities have been threatened with new laws to guarantee freedom of speech, as the federal government demands better teaching for struggling Australian students.  Three men are accused of bashing a Melbourne woman in front of her children in an horrific road rage attack. A defence scientist has inadvertently become one of the most in-demand detectives in the world, with her ground breaking work on child facial recognition technology attracting appeals for help from dozens of law enforcement, border control and missing persons agencies. And businesses will be shielded from WorkCover premium hikes with the state government to contribute $550m to make up the shortfall. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Michael and Steve investigate the pitfalls that many clubs have fallen into, thinking that they can pay people for their help, but avoid paying tax, superannuation and WorkCover insurance. In many club's lives, there comes a time when there just aren't enough volunteers, so they decide to start paying for services. But rarely do clubs get it right, because instead of taking a structured, strategic approach, they try to fly under the radar by kidding themselves that they can use the 'hobby form' to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars out to workers, or force people to supply an ABN so they can call them a 'contractor', when clearly they are an employee. This episode is full of useful tips and links, and several chuckles about the tax office!

In this episode I chat about a mate of mine, Ron Fenton, who is having his final round with the Big C. Ron is a hero. A decorated cop that fought for PTSD assistance dog costs to be funded by Workcover. A battle he won. His story, his legacy, is one of hope, tenacity, and honour. And its a true privilege to be able to call him a friend. Note some may find this content confronting. If you wish to give some support for PTSD assistance dog training, just pop by here - https://www.k9s4valour.org/ This episode contains material used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015) Tone's Review is made for an adult audience. Discretion is advised.

Tony Lawrence of SafetyPlus Risk Management joins Anne to discuss workplace safety and the practice manager's responsibilities. Tony has worked for over 30 years as a health and safety professional with public and private employers including Tafe NSW, WorkCover and industry associations. As a consultant he has a variety of clients throughout the health and community sector including NSW Health, in home care services and not-for-profits. He has extensive experience in assisting businesses develop their health and safety systems for accreditation and is retained by a range of organisations to undertake internal audits in preparation for the accreditation audits.

We talked to Accredited Exercise Physiologist Michael Ferma about: The challenges and barriers for person-centred care in Workcover Rehab. How he incorporates a person-centred approach with NDIS participants. The value of reflecting on our own experiences of pain. The most common unhelpful narratives heard from clients, and how to manage them. Examples of client wins … Continue reading Michael Ferma – Person-Centred Practice in NDIS and Workcover →

It is such a pleasure to introduce you to Exercise and Sports Physiologist, Richard Turnbull. We had a lovely chat together, and I was so grateful to Richard for sharing his stories, his wisdom, and his knowledge. Richard reached out to me after he listened to my chat with Prof Tim Noakes. He is as long time friend of Prof's, and I love the stories he shared. Thank you Richard for being a part of The Health Evolution Collective! ABOUT RICHARD  Degree / Qualifications M. Sports Science B. (Hons) Biokinetics B. (Hons) Sports Science B. Physical Education Primary Teachers Diploma Certificate 4 Personal Trainer Level 4 Australian Rugby Union Coach Level 4 Athletics Coach BEATIT accredited trainer with Diabetes NSW and ACT  WorkCover accredited   Sports Injury Management, Rehab and Corporate Health 30 years experience as an Exercise and Sports physiologist. Exercise Therapy – Cardiac, Musculo-Skeletal, Diabetes (Private, Workers Compensation, Medicare Enhanced Primary Care and Division of Veteran Affairs) Providing Corporate Health to a number of companies such as Newcrest Mines (Cadia Valley Operations), Manildra Flour Mills (Manildra, Narrandera), TAFE Orange, Calvary Health Care Riverina Health (Pilot).  Strength and Conditioning and Coaching Inducted into the South African Athletics Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016  Orange, NSW Sports Personality of the Year 2001. Fitness trainer and conditioner for South African Rugby Springboks (1993), Natal Sharks Rugby (1990, 1992, 1995) Currie Cup winner during these years, South African Surfing Team (1992), South African Polocrosse Team (1995). Athletic Coach to many National and International Athletes. Amongst others: Mathews Temane: 21.1km world record 60:11 (1987) Mathews Temane: 1 mile world best altitude time 3:55.4 (1983) Willie Mtolo: 42.2km 2:08:15 (1986), New York Marathon winner (1992) Helen Lucre:  3 times Comrades Marathon winner. Shaun Meiklejohn: 1995 Comrades Marathon winner Craig Lambert: sub 4 minute miler and SA National 800m runner. Warren Peterson well known South African Runner Kathy Gobbett: South African 1500m U/16 gold medal winner.     Veronica Wallington : Australian Junior Mountain Road Race Champion (2007). 3rd Junior in World Mountain Road Race championships (2007). Australian schools cross-country champion (2008). Australian Junior Mountain Road Race Champion. (2008) Rugby Union Head Coach: Orange Emus 1st grade coach 1999 to 2003. Won 4 consecutive premierships and 1 minor premiership. Rugby Union Head Coach: South Inland Rugby Union representative Team and Brumbies Provincial Team 2014 and 2015. 8 times Premiership Rugby Coach. Written and published a book on Rugby Fitness and Testing, contributed to other books and published many articles.  Membership of Professional Associations Exercise and Sports Science Australia Australia Rugby Union Coach Athletics Australia Vice President (Exercise Rehabilitation) Executive Board, Exercise and Sports Science Austrailia (ESSA) 2000/01   Professional and Personal Interests Elite sports consulting. Corporate Health Exercise Rehabilitation Follows most sports and enjoys mountain walking CONTACT: www.bodydynamicshealth.com.au  To watch the Dr Ken YouTube video on red meat: https://youtu.be/DvUYZJPtNG0 ********* Please support me if you can to continue putting this podcast out there! You can learn how you can support me here: https://www.patreon.com/health_evolution_collective Join The Health Evolution Collective http://bit.ly/healthevolutioncollective http://www.traceymcbeath.com.au tracey@traceymcbeath.com.au Instagram: @tracey_mcbeath_healthcoach Facebook: Tracey McBeath Health Coach To purchase the Summit Replay: http://bit.ly/longweekendreplay If you are a health practitioner and are interested in learning how to bring low carb in to your practice, the Nutrition Network has a number of programs to help. For GP's; Dietitians; Nurses and Health Coaches. The Nutrition Network is run by the Noakes Foundation. To learn more, click here: http://bit.ly/nutritionnetwork

In this week's episode, I speak to Paul Weatherson. After a work accident and botched surgery left Paul with no way to earn a living to support his family and ongoing battles with WorkCover that pushed him to the edge, Paul found himself on the brink of suicide. Listen to his story of becoming aware of the precarious position Paul found himself in and how he managed to drag himself out the other side and make a full recovery.

What makes a great leader? Is a person born a great leader, or can they develop those skills? How does leadership and culture relate to each other? When is the best time to develop leadership skills as a lawyer? How can a company develop leadership capacity? If you want to know all about leadership, and especially leadership in law, you need to watch this interview with Shino Yu and our host, Louise Hvala. It is both engaging and insightful. Shino shares her views on culture and leadership in general and in the law industry, and also valuable insight into how Zaparas has used leadership development initiatives to support its culture and future planning. Shino is Head of Human Resources at Zaparas Lawyers, personal injury specialists in WorkCover, TAC, Public Liability, Superannuation and Medical Negligence claims. __ If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe to our channel. Make sure to leave a comment below and share with someone you think would benefit. And if you’re interested in more inspiring interviews, check out our YouTube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEYLX034NhU&list=PLU3QGPFEHanv2tia76JTTUdd4kBIWXHq4 Thanks for listening! Louise Hvala and Team Gatehouse Visit Gatehouse at: https://gatehouselegal.com.au Changing lives. Helping people with their legal careers. Building high performing legal teams. __ FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatehouselegal  Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatehouselegal  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatehouselegal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3055693/?trk=tyah YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0j77IrHjipNv-a-GwaCvrA/featured Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gatehouselegal Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/gatehouselegalrecruitment/boards/ #GatehouseInsights #development #Leadership #CareersAdvice #Tips #selfimprovement

In Episode 97, Jim Babalis and Yunbin Lin are discussing Return to Work obligations under Workcover. They discuss some of the key issues in this area that include how you manage the employment relationship, how you arrange a return to work plan and what factors you need to consider. Discussion starts at the 3.09 time mark. Watch Episode 97 here - https://tinyurl.com/vhia-episode97

Angelica Mistica CEO of HR Division. HR Division is a company that is focussed on supporting and servicing businesses across the Asia Pacific region to deliver SafeWork Strategy solutions. Angelica and the HR Division Team are passionate about saving companies money in Workers Compensation and making life easier in looking after employees.

Small Biz Matters – a half hour program each week where you can work ON your business rather than IN it.with Alexi Boyd from Boyd Office Management ServicesDate: 20 November 2018 When operating a small business in Australia we have to navigate local, state and federal legislation and compliance. We operate in a particular area so the impact of local government decisions affects us daily but when it comes to compliance, tax, super, employment and a whole lot of other regulation is the responsibility of the Federal Government. We’ve welcomed Julian on the show to talk about new ways the federal government supports small business through grant funding and financial support, a little about our fantastic unique businesses and what to expect from the new Small Business Minister, Michaelia Cash.   Welcome to the show, Julian. Topics we’ll be covering: How does the Federal Government support Small Business? Recently with the reshuffle in Federal Parliament there has been a new Small Business Minister brought back into cabinet. What does this mean for small business now that we have a Minister back in cabinet representing us? What can we expect from the Federal Government from this position and which stakeholders will she liaise with? Last month you were spotted supporting local Dural strawberry farmers at Hornsby market. In what other ways are you trying to support and promote the idea of “Keeping it Local” Are there any Federal grant or support programs which you’d like to let local small businesses know about? One of the frustrating aspects of running a small business is the determination process for employee versus contactors. There are multiple pieces of legislation relating to employee and contractors including Tax, Super, Employment Law, WorkCover, Payroll Tax and each of those have their own determination tool. Its very frustrating; small business is trying to do the right thing but can’t get an answer to the question – is this person a contractor or an employee? Are there any plans to make this process simpler for businesses who are doing their best to be compliant? Questions from listeners: Is the Liberal party looking to recruit from the small business community to better represent your biggest employer in the nation? Ha! Both State and Commonwealth governments are  investing heavily by offering funding for up to Diploma level qualifications. The take up is low and non completions high. A common reason quoted is that small business owners do not have time or the resources to attend classes, complete assessments and many feel what is more of value to them, is hands-on business advisory, soft skills, how to set up KPI's, manage cash flow, etc.As business coaches and business advisors, will the government consider providing funding for hands-on business coaching and advisory to help small business? You can find out more here: Australian Small Business Securitiasion/Growth fund info - https://www.finder.com.au/australian-business-securitisation-fund Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business - https://www.jobs.gov.au/ Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation of Science  - https://www.business.gov.au/

The last thing you want to happen is that you work hard throughout your whole career, invest successfully and then lose a large amount of your wealth due to an unexpected event. Therefore, asset protection is just as important as asset accumulation. Asset protection is a subject that most investors fail to consider, don’t get good advice on and/or take the wrong advice. The goal of this blog is to give you an overview of the key risks people typically need to consider and what to do about them.Be careful who you ask for adviceOver the past few months I have come across a few people that have paid a lot of money (over $5,000) to lawyer or accountant for asset protection advice. In every case, they ended up with a complex and convoluted structure which they arguably didn’t need.My advice is simple. Get independent advice before paying anyone a lot of money for asset protection advice. Someone is independent when they have no asset protection services to offer you other than their advice. Independent financial advisors are typically the best source of advice as they rarely set up structures (such as companies and trusts) or provide legal services. That is, they have no vested interest in the advice given.Asset protection risk: Self employedIf you are self-employed, you might be exposed to additional risks. There are two important points to consider:§ Firstly, your risk is that you get sued. You must ensure that you have the correct business insurances in place including, product liability, warranty and indemnity, business interruption, WorkCover insurance, professional indemnity, public liability and so on. Also, you must ensure that your business is structured correctly so that your liability is limited (e.g. trading company with the shares owned by a discretionary trust). Make sure that you don’t leave any retained profits in the trading company – the company must have as fewer assets as possible.§ Secondly, typically, there are only two risks that directors of companies can be held personally liable for being; trading whilst insolvent and not maintaining a safe workplace. Therefore, if you are a director of a trading company make sure you receive up-to-date financial reports and if you don’t understand them, ask questions or get advice. If your business maintains a higher risk workplace (e.g. manufacturing, construction, etc.), make sure you are confident that you are maintaining a safe workplace.Asset protection risk: Occupational risksIt is true that certain occupations carry a higher level of risk. A good example is obstetrics because an error or mistake whilst practicing could result in a lost life. Even so, it is important to consider the depth and history of professional indemnity insurance cover. This cover is typically very deep, and the experience of personal loss is very limited – almost non-existent – even for the highest risk occupations. The most likely situation where personal loss could be experienced is if one’s actions were considered ‘criminally negligent’. Therefore, if you conduct yourself in a prudent and professional manner it is probably unlikely that you need to be concerned about suffering loss because of your occupation.Asset protection risk: Property investorsProperty investors could be exposed to additional risks such as a tenant or guest suffering an injury whilst attending your property. Also, certain properties carry higher risks such as unsafe balconies and properties with pools.Therefore, it is important to maintain adequate landlord insurance as this will provide public liability cover, damaged caused by tenants, loss of rent, legal fees and so on.Asset protection risk: Relationship breakdownsIn Australia, approximately one-third of marriages end in divorce. Therefore, statistically, this is probably your most significant asset protection risk if you are married or in a de facto relationship. The family court has very wide-ranging powers and will typically look through structures such as companies, trusts and super funds. So, those asset protection measures won’t work here.Whether you are considered to be in a de facto relationship depends on your individual circumstances. The things that will be considered include the length of the relationship, whether you are cohabitating, the sharing of household chores, amalgamation of finances (sharing of income and expenses, joint assets, etc), existence of children, common friends, sharing pastimes and so on.The best thing you can do before entering into a de facto relationship or getting married is enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA). A BFA is a document that stipulates each party’s entitlement in the event of a relationship breakdown. These are often referred to as pre-nups (or pre-nuptial agreements). SBS’s program, Insight recently aired an episode about BFAs which featured lawyers and couple’s discussing the legal and practical issues. It was very informative – click here to watch it online. You can enter into a BFA at any time – even after you are married.Going through a divorce can be an emotionally and financially painful experience. One of the problems is that the court system was designed about 1000 years ago to resolve commercial disputes. They were not designed to adequately deal with family matters. Therefore, a new approach to resolving these matters is becoming more popular and it’s called collaborative law. Many people believe the adversarial legal system can sometimes aggravate, exacerbate and elongate the divorce process causing more emotional turmoil and large legal costs. The collaborative legal process aims to reduce any friction between the parties and mediate an agreement that both parties feel comfortable with. There are various legal practitioners that are trained in and practice collaborative law. It may not always be possible or appropriate to engage in a collaborative process. However, perhaps in addition to entering into a BFA, your partner and you can agree to engage a collaborative process in the event of a relationship breakdown.It should be part of your planAsset protection must be considered when formulating your financial strategy. This is one of the benefits of engaging a holistic financial advisory process. That is, there are many factors that need to be considered as a lot of factors are interrelated. The key factors that holistic advice must include are cash flow management, investment strategy, asset selection, asset protection, risk management, insurances, estate planning and wills. A well-rounded independent financial advisor should be able to address all these considerations and, where possible, avoid unnecessary complexity and cost whilst ensuring nothing is missed (often with the assistance from a trusted network of other advisors). Of course, if you need help don’t hesitate to reach out to us.Please note: The above blog is general in nature. ProSolution Private Clients is not licensed to provide legal advice. Please do not act on any of the information above without first obtaining specific and personalised independent legal and financial advice.

Mark is a 22 year police veteran who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety in February 2013. His triggering incident occurred in April 2003 and through a combination of being naïve to mental health and having no mental health education, did not heed the warning signs until it was too late.Mark felt extremely alone in his early stages of recovery and to counter this, he set up a support group, called Code 9, for emergency services members who are suffering from PTSD to ensure that no member feels alone in their PTSD journey.Code 9 assists members, among others, in online and in person peer to peer support, advice on recovery techniques, the WorkCover process and makes referrals where required.Code 9 is now registered as a charity with the aim of suicide prevention, raising funds to sponsor assistance dogs and supporting his colleagues going through hard times.

Jonathan Bell is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience. He is the Director and Partner at Narre Warren Physiotherapy Sports and Injury Group, a  physiotherapy clinic focused on providing evidence-based rehabilitation and treatment programs for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions such as migraines, arthritis, chronic pain, and sport-related injuries. Since 2006, he has received several awards including the prestigious Work safe Health Practitioner of The Year award and has become highly regarded in the management of Workcover and TAC patients. Jonathan joins me today to discuss how to keep moving and stay active in a sedentary workplace. He explains the relationship between sitting too long and early mortality, the importance of taking frequent breaks throughout your work day, and how technology has impacted the increase in work-related musculoskeletal injuries. He also shares what it’s like to run a physiotherapy clinic, how mentoring and training new practitioners has evolved over the years, and the biggest challenges many physiotherapy practices face regarding hiring and maintaining new practitioners. Don’t miss this week’s segment of Reuben’s Rants where I share my thoughts on the Australian Optus’ issues with streaming the World Cup and why I believe the Optus needs to get their act together. And stay tuned to the end of the episode for my Propellerhead of the Week segment to learn more about my favorite transcription and dictation service, Rev.com, and how I use it in my business to transcribe my recorded client meetings. “Moving from healing to moving well to being stronger is really your best journey in order to be able to perform.” - Jonathan Bell  This week on The Finance Hour Podcast: The key to optimising your physical performance. How work-related injuries vary from industry to industry. The benefits of standing desks, taking breaks and changing positions during your work hours. How technology has impacted the increase in musculoskeletal conditions. Using ergonomic keyboards, mouse pads, and trackpads to reduce the risk of muscle fatigue and work-related injuries. The reality of how age impacts the likelihood of increased musculoskeletal injuries. Behind-the-scenes of his physiotherapy group clinic. How mentoring and training new physiotherapists has evolved over the years. How the group uses technology and software to collaborate and improve productivity. The biggest challenges regarding running a physiotherapy practice. Resources Mentioned: eNoteFile Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams book by Matthew Walker Jonathan Bell’s Top 3 Tips for Maintaining Your Physical Health: Avoid sitting for too long. Every 90-minutes, take a break to move around. Good habits are much better than good will-power. Find an exercise you enjoy. Make time. Make it non-negotiable, even if it’s only once per week. Try to get 8 hours of sleep as often as you can. Connect with Jonathan Bell: Narre Warren Physiotherapy Sports and Injury Group Jonathan Bell on LinkedIn Subscribe to The Finance Hour Podcast with Reuben Zelwer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikki and I met Mark Stipic (The WorkCover Guy) via Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce events. We stayed in communication via this SEMBA South East Melbourne Business Associates page. We at Office National Dandenong decided to enlist his services. He and his team discovered that we had been classified incorrectly, which resulted in us receiving a reduction in premium which definitely justified our decision.Mark and his team are experts in all things WorkCover, including:✅ Understanding the WorkCover system✅ How your WorkCover premium is calculated✅ How injuries and claims impact your business✅ How to prevent injuries and ensure people don't take unnecessary time off workMark and his team can show you how to overcome the toughest barriers in Return To Work, seriously reduce WorkCover costs and achieve sustained success.Find out more about Mark Stipic here: http://markstipic.com.au/SEMBA Facebook group can be joined here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sembabusiness/Officeway Office National sponsor SEMBA. They are a business to business supplier of stationery and office furniture in Dandenong, Victoria. They go above and beyond for their clients. They can be found here: www.officeway.com.au

“I want criticism, I genuinely do, because you learn from that and that's value for our business,” says BridgeClimb founder Paul Cave, who notes that customer feedback has been an integral part of his success. “Every negative problem is communicable and I think that's what people lose sight of – you can communicate if you're prepared to!” Paul rejoins the My Business team to continue the interesting story of his unique business, as well as explain how he implements the feedback of each and every one of his 3.6 million customers within the business to improve and individualise every experience. Tune in now to hear why Paul reported himself to WorkCover to keep operations safe, how the business works hand in hand with the tourism industry to bring people into the country, and how BridgeClimb guests will be able to dance atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Enjoy the show!

Medifoot Stacey & Matt Keating PERFORMANCE STARTS WITH YOUR FEET Medifoot Podiatry is quickly proving itself to be a forerunner of practices for treatment of Sports Podiatry Conditions. Medifoot prides itself on expert treatment of Sports Podiatry conditions such as Achilles pain, Shin Splints, Heel pain, Ankle pain and some Knee and Hip pain conditions. Our State of the Art facilities allow for thorough and precise biomechanical diagnosis and management. With our own Commercial Orthotic Lab facility located in Perth we can assure quality devices, and quick return times are guaranteed! Other Podiatry services available at Medifoot Podiatry include- ingrown toenails, nail fungus treatment, children's foot pain and general nail/corn care. We also provide for Veterans Affairs, Medicare EPC Program, WorkCover and TAC. http://www.medifoot.com.au/blog/service/arch-pain-and-heel-pain/

00.000 Opening Credits 01:19.210 Intro - ICTENSW Conference 03:25.790 Off Campus with Dan Haesler 12:30.536 Workcover decision re workplace stress 24:59.405 Spotlight on Special Education 33:17.950 Feature Introduction 35:02.202 Interview - Deborah Netolicky 1:01:38.838 Thoughts on Professional Learning 1:09:05.738 Quote & Sign Off

Dave Sheerin from WorkCover discusses volunteers being covered under the Work, Health and Safety Act.

Dave Sheerin on WorkCover and the duties of an officer; Brett Gleeson discusses cashflow; Christina Sykiotis on getting ideas outside your business.

Julian Campbell talks to Julian Campell talks to Dave Sheerin of WorkCover; Brett Gleeson talks about the role of a joint venture.