Our organisational health program covers a range of programs aimed at helping staff reach the work/life balance that suits them.
Features of our corporate health program include:
Discounted gym membership fees
Half-price gym membership at Mill Park Leisure and Services Centre, at only $8.75 per week. This includes access to the gym, fitness classes, swimming pool, sauna and spa. The centre is approximately 2km (5 minutes drive) from the Civic Centre. Payroll deduction is available.
Discounted private health insurance
We offer our staff discounted corporate membership for two of Australia’s leading private health funds.
Express lunchtime classes
Lunchtime fitness classes are on offer at Mill Park Leisure and Services Centre and include RPM cycling class and Body Pump.
Therapeutic Massage
Twenty-minute therapeutic massages are available to staff by paying a small co-contribution of $5.
Employee Assistance Program
Counselling services are provided for work or non-work related issues which are impacting on work performance. Referrals are made to other service providers where specialist assistance is required.
Physiotherapy and rehabiliation services
There is an on-site physiotherapist at the Civic Centre two days per week. The focus of treatment is on early intervention. While priority is given to conditions that are work related, non-work related conditions that are adversely affecting work performance may be treated.
The physiotherapist also provides advice to ensure the workplace - including desks, furniture or vehicles - is set up to reduce the risk of injury.
Discounted movie and theatre tickets
- Discounted movie tickets for Hoyts, Village and the Independent (Epping) cinema.
- Discounted theatre tickets for many of the shows presented at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Conventions Centre, located next to the Civic Centre.
Free health checks and immunisation
Skin checks
Annual skin cancer screenings by a local general practitioner (GP) are available to all staff.
Eye examinations
Eye examinations by an optometrist are available to all staff. The optometrist checks for eye health, eye strain, reviews existing prescription glasses or determines if glasses are needed. The full cost of the examination is met by Medicare.
Vaccinations
Council's Infectious Diseases Policy provides a range of vaccinations for staff who are at risk of exposure to disease or where a health benefit is identified.
Social Club
An active Social Club, which organises a range of free and discounted social events including theatre outings, after work "happy hours", sporting activities and a Christmas function. Membership costs only $1.00 per week.
Staff sponsorship for health-related events
Staff who take part in fun runs, bicycle rides and endurance events may be eligible for Council sponsorship. Priority will be given to staff team-building events and events run to support charities.
Recreational and fitness equipment
Staff can book bicycles and treadmills for use at lunch time through our intranet, and play a game on a pool table.
Yoga and Tai Chi classes
Weekly yoga or Tai Chi classes are held at the Civic Centre after work. A small co-contribution is required.
Special staff lunches and morning teas
All staff are able to attend fully-catered lunches, which are held at least three times a year at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre at no cost to employees. High profile speakers give motivational or educational talks.
