Beyond Ergo

09/02/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀?
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸.

Join Dr Barry Smith and Dr Liz Kirk (PhD) for a FREE Auscontact-hosted webinar on 3rd March 2026 exploring the real business costs—and proven solutions.

𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 –
https://www.auscontact.com.au/Web/Web/Activities/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SPW260303

08/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗙𝗛 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱
Working from home has delivered flexibility, but it’s also exposed the limits of “tick-the-box” ergonomics. Checklists and workstation photos may satisfy compliance, yet they often miss the real risks hiding in home environments: laptop-based work, glare, poor air quality, isolation, and the gradual build-up of discomfort that turns into injury.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗙𝗛 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. That includes building personal protective behaviours (PPBs as self-care ergonomic competencies), supporting dynamic movement and micro-breaks, addressing invisible environmental and psychosocial hazards, and equipping leaders to have meaningful, trust-based conversations.

Follow the links for FREE resources to support your teams working remotely.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.

True care for WFH staff means shifting from compliance to capability. That includes building self-care ergonomic competencies, supporting dynamic movement and micro-breaks, addressing invisible environmental and psychosocial hazards, and equipping leaders to have meaningful, trust-based conversation...

08/02/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴? 🖱️☝️
If you’ve noticed stiffness, aching, or tingling after hours of clicking and scrolling, you aren't alone. Thousands of workers experience these early warning signs of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Tendonitis. Left unmanaged, these "minor" aches can escalate into chronic pain, loss of grip strength, and even systemic issues like neck pain and headaches.

We’ve put together a new slide deck summarising the PhD-backed strategies from Beyond Ergo to help you protect your hands and boost your productivity. (Links to the articles here: https://beyondergo.com.au/avoid-index-finger-tendonitis/ - https://beyondergo.com.au/why-your-index-finger-hurts-and-fix/

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:
• ✅ The "Micro-Movement" Risk: Why tens of thousands of clicks a week strain your tendons.
• ✅ The 30-Second Reset: Simple hourly habits to relax and stretch.
• ✅ Smart Swaps: Using keyboard shortcuts (like Ctrl+C or Ctrl+F) and alternating hands to share the load.
• ✅ The Roll-Reset-Relax Method: How micro-breaks restore posture and reduce muscle tension.

Don't wait for the pain to become permanent. Small, regular changes to your personal protective behaviours can make all the difference in your long-term health and comfort.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! 👇

07/02/2026

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸”
Not another compliance talk—this is a practical session with immediately usable skills and real workplace case studies.

📅 3rd March 2026 | Hosted by Auscontact
𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 –
https://www.auscontact.com.au/Web/Web/Activities/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SPW260303

05/02/2026

Did you know... One of the biggest threats to health comes from simply sitting. Known as 𝗦𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 (𝗦𝗲𝗗𝗦), it refers to the threat of chronic diseases from physical inactivity.

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03/02/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀, 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻—𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮?

Tech Neck’s consequences go far beyond discomfort. Protect your team’s long-term health. Register for our FREE Auscontact-hosted webinar on 3rd March 2026.

𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 –
https://www.auscontact.com.au/Web/Web/Activities/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SPW260303

02/02/2026

Can you stand on one leg?



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02/02/2026

Last week’s AIHS Sundowner in Perth was one of those events that reminds me why professional communities matter so much in health and safety 💚
A big highlight was hearing from Eve Broenland – Productivity Expert & Author, who tackled a very real workplace issue right now: information overload.
Not just theory either. Eve shared a fascinating personal backstory that led her into this work, plus practical actions (always my favourite!) to help reduce the constant mental noise many of us are carrying around.
The venue helped too. The Clean-Pill NeuroWell Hub in Subiaco is a beautiful space with great atmosphere, great art, and a setting that genuinely supports good conversations.
What I really appreciate about AIHS events like the Sundowners and Body of Knowledge sessions is how consistently practical, relevant and generous they are in sharing knowledge that actually helps people do health and safety better.
And even though I’ll admit I’m not a natural networker, I always end up meeting interesting people and making connections that matter.
Thanks, AIHS for continuing to create spaces that support learning, connection and better outcomes for health and safety.

01/02/2026

Your team’s biggest health risk might be sitting right in front of them.
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀—it’s linked to reduced focus, memory issues, headaches, and increased absenteeism.

Time to take action. Join our practical webinar on 3rd March 2026, proudly hosted by Auscontact.

𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 –
https://www.auscontact.com.au/Web/Web/Activities/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SPW260303

01/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸
Most managers are familiar with the challenges of staff turnover, absenteeism, and rising healthcare costs. But what if one of the biggest hidden risks to your team’s health and performance is sitting right in front of them—literally?
📱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Once considered a mid-life issue, we’re now seeing signs of spinal degeneration in teenagers. Today, 86% of computer-based employees report regular aches and pains, and 11% are already managing daily chronic pain.
And the impact goes far beyond sore necks:
• Reduced focus, memory, and decision-making
• Headaches, fatigue, and eye strain
• Increased absenteeism, attrition, and injury claims
• Long-term risks including arthritis, depression, and even dementia
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
Traditional approaches—ergonomic checklists, wellness talks, workstation assessments—aren’t enough. They rarely change daily behaviours or prevent the slow, silent build-up of strain.
That’s why I’m pleased to be partnering with Auscontact, and to thank them for hosting our upcoming webinar on 3rd March 2026:
🎓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: Avoiding Tech Neck in an Era of Screen-Based Work
This is not another compliance-driven session. Together with chiropractor Dr Barry Smith, we’ll explore:
✅ The real cost of Tech Neck for both businesses and employees
✅ Why Gen Z is entering the workforce already injured
✅ Practical, science-backed self-care skills staff can use immediately
✅ Case studies where collaborative approaches transformed wellbeing and performance
✅ Simple posture and reset actions you can test live during the session
As a manager or leader, your role is critical. When you equip your people with practical self-care skills, you don’t just reduce workplace risk—you protect your greatest asset: your team.

👉 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘉.𝘚𝘤. (𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘰), 𝘉.𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘰. (𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘴), 𝘐.𝘊.𝘚.𝘚.𝘋. 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘻 𝘒𝘪𝘳𝘬 (𝘗𝘩𝘋) 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘍𝘙𝘌𝘌 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 3𝘳𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 2026, 𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.

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https://www.auscontact.com.au/Web/Web/Activities/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=SPW260303

Don’t wait until minor aches become major injuries. Join us and learn how to future-proof your workforce against Tech Neck.

31/01/2026

Sedentary Death Syndrome (SeDS) – It’s time to stand up and get healthy!
One of biggest threats to health comes from simply sitting. Known as Sedentary Death Syndrome (SeDS), it refers to the threat of chronic diseases from physical inactivity. Linked closely with the fight against obesity, SeDS stems from lifestyle choices and working habits where most Australians spend their time staying still – whether it’s watching the television on the couch or sitting at their desk on a computer. The result is an increased risk towards multiple diseases that can even lead to premature death.
LINK TO ARTICLE IN THE COMMENTS!
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29/01/2026