FITNESS PASSPORT WEBINAR: Enhancing Musculoskeletal Health Through Exercise

Posted 1 Nov '24 under Featured News

NZPFU members have been invited to a free webinar organised by Fitness Passport.

Strong Foundations: Enhancing Musculoskeletal Health Through Exercise, on Thursday, November 21 at 1400 hours (converted from 12 Noon AEDT)

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a significant concern for managers and leaders across Australia, contributing to high turnover rates and substantial workers’ compensation costs. In fact, Safe Work Australia reports that MSDs account for 58% of all serious workers’ compensation claims. Addressing these issues through targeted physical activity can play a critical role in restoring health, function, and quality of life.

As leading health and wellbeing professionals, you understand the importance of early prevention. Prolonged rest after an injury can lead to altered movement patterns and reduced strength, prolonging recovery.

This webinar will feature insights from leading experts, including Dr. Mitchell Gibbs, a UNSW lecturer and researcher, and Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MUSCHA), providing data-driven strategies to enhance musculoskeletal health.

Save my seat! Register here

Reach out to the Partnerships Team at partnerships@fitnesspassport.com.au with any questions or queries you might have regarding this event.

ELECTRONIC BALLOT FOR TAURANGA AND KAWERAU MEMBERS ONLY

11 Sep

In 2007 the NZPFU and NZFS signed the attached Tauranga Kawerau Amalgamation document grandparenting conditions for those employed in the district and setting out transfers and travel terms and conditions.

In recent years the Tauranga and Kawerau Locals have been meeting with FENZ management to resolve matters affected by the 2007 agreement and the attached 2025 document has been drafted as a result.

TIMARU LOCAL SECRETARY DECLARATION AND CALLING FOR TIMARU LOCAL PRESIDENT NOMINATIONS

10 Sep

At the close of the notified nominations period one nomination for the position of Timaru Local Secretary has been received.

I therefore declare Jeremy Gaskin as Timaru Local Secretary.

As a result there is the Timaru Local President position is now vacant.

Nominations are now called for the position of Timaru Local President.

Vale Volunteer Support Officer Mike (Sooty) Barratt

6 Sep

Mike will be known by many of our members as a firefighter for many years, before transferring to Waitemata District as a Volunteer Support Officer.