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2018 Influenza Season Report

Wednesday, 13 Mar 2019

There were a total of 58,570 laboratory-confirmed notifications of influenza countrywide for the 2018 calendar year²which was almost one-quarter fewer than during the 2017 flu season².

The 2018 Flu Season and what it means for 2019

Wednesday, 13 Mar 2019

The Sonic HealthPlus 2018 workplace flu program was in high demand as a result of the extreme flu season of 2017. The 2019 season has started with record numbers of summer flu notifications, which could signal another severe season.

Black Lung Disease - Health Risks for QLD Coal Mine Workers

Friday, 01 Mar 2019

Typically Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis or CWP, also known as ‘black lung’, can take more than 10 years of prolonged elevated dust exposure to develop, but disease can develop sooner, particularly in circumstances of high exposure.

Women's Health: Staying healthy throughout every decade

Thursday, 08 Nov 2018

When was your last check-up with your GP? Having a regular check up with your doctor, and keeping track of your reproductive health, general health and mental health and wellbeing, are all essential to helping you stay healthy.

Respirable Crystalline Silica, Health Surveillance is key

Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018

Crystalline silica dust is easily inhaled deep into the lungs causing irreversible damage. Anyone working in environments with exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is at risk.

Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Information, education and training

Consumption of drugs and alcohol can have a damaging impact not only on employee health, but also workplace productivity and safety. Research suggests that nearly 9% report drinking while ‘on the job’, and 1% of workers use drugs while in the workplace

Drug Testing Jargon

Whether the Sonic HealthPlus team is onsite, in the clinic, or our doctors are providing advice over the phone, we all use the same terminology when it comes to drug and alcohol testing.

Injury Management and Prevention

An Evidence Based Return to Work Approach

When a worker is injured in the workplace, some workplaces can fall into the trap of believing a simple return to work program is the only requirement to assist workers back to work.

Free Factsheet
A term you may hear regularly is 'flag'. The flag concept focuses more on the psychosocial influences of the return to work process and can be used alongside the biopsychosocial model.

Spinal Health

The Spine: What keeps it all together?

Our spine has many functions. It supports our body weight, helps us remain upright and complete movement. Most importantly, it protects our spinal cord and nerves as they move out to our body’s extremities.

What a Pain in the Neck!

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Most people may have experienced back pain. In fact about 3 million Australians experience some form of back pain! It has been estimated that 70-90% of us will suffer from lower back pain alone at some point in our lives.

Cold and Flu

2018 Influenza Season Report

There were a total of 58,570 laboratory-confirmed notifications of influenza countrywide for the 2018 calendar year²which was almost one-quarter fewer than during the 2017 flu season².

The 2018 Flu Season and what it means for 2019

The Sonic HealthPlus 2018 workplace flu program was in high demand as a result of the extreme flu season of 2017. The 2019 season has started with record numbers of summer flu notifications, which could signal another severe season.

Onsite Health Surveillance

Typically Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis or CWP, also known as ‘black lung’ can take more than 10 years of prolonged elevated dust exposure to develop, but disease can develop sooner, particularly in circumstances a high exposure.

Typically Coal workers’ pneumoconiosis or CWP, also known as ‘black lung’, can take more than 10 years of prolonged elevated dust exposure to develop, but disease can develop sooner, particularly in circumstances of high exposure.

Respirable Crystalline Silica, Health Surveillance is key

Crystalline silica dust is easily inhaled deep into the lungs causing irreversible damage. Anyone working in environments with exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is at risk.

Heat and Hydration

Heat: the hidden work safety risk

Managing workplace heat is not just about workers’ comfort and productivity. Working in heat can result in illness, injuries and fatalities.

Heat & Hydration: How we stay cool

People are like cars: both have a very efficient cooling system to dissipate the heat. Find out how your body's cooling system works.