Case Studies

The case studies in this section explore the broad and diverse range of health and wellbeing programs underway at many organisations across Victoria. 

Some of these organisations have done WorkHealth checks and are now looking at what else they can be doing to enhance the health and wellbeing of workers. Others have more comprehensive health and wellbeing programs already in place.

Watch and read about the various approaches that these organisations are taking and the great results that are being found. 

Jimmy Possum Australian furniture manufacturer, Jimmy Possum, treats employee health and wellbeing with just as much love and care as their prestige products. CEO and driving force behind Jimmy Possum’s health and wellbeing program, Margot Spalding, explains why she is such a passionate advocate for the health of her ‘little possums’.

KPMG KPMG’s comprehensive health and wellbeing program, A Healthy YOU, focuses on employee financial, physical and emotional wellness, workplace safety and community connectedness. National Managing Partner – People, Performance and Culture, Stephen Carpenter, explains how this holistic approach is having a positive impact on productivity.

Orbost Regional Health Orbost Regional Health Deputy CEO, Brendan Coulton, explains how a health and wellness program for employees is a natural fit for a healthcare organisation – reaping healthy rewards for the business too.

Freyssinet Concerned about the increase of musculoskeletal injuries among their team of steel fixers, Donna Lane, Office Manager at engineering and design firm, Freyssinet, and the organisation's management team were keen to take action.

Healthier snacks for first worker to complete WorkHealth Coach It’s a familiar story – relying on snacks that are high in sugar and fat to keep going through a busy working day. That was the main thing that Luke Smith, 21, wanted to change when he started with the WorkHealth Coach program.