Health programs
Health programs are generally available to provide information and support to reinforce better health among employees. Health programs could include the following:
- health risk assessments
- health information sheets
- health newsletters
- rehabilitation services or programs
- subsidised vaccinations (e.g. flu shots)
- corporate membership for private health insurance (e.g. the employer could negotiate lower premiums with health insurance providers)
Health programs are not provided for under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9 MB) and are generally not provided for in awards. This means that a health program must be negotiated with the employer, who may approve it.
Where there are no provisions under the Industrial Relations Act 1999 or awards, employers and employees may negotiate an informal arrangement, a formal policy or a formal agreement registered or approved by an authority or tribunal. Employees should contact their human resource department or employer to find out what provisions may already be available through any such arrangement.
Last updated 21 July 2009
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