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Free Health Program to Help Isolated Tasmanians
A new, free online health program – Home2Work – launched today, designed to help employees conquer the mental and physical isolation of working from home.
Home2Work creator, Sherri Ring, said this change in routine, coupled with increased anxiety induced by the unpredictability of an unprecedented epidemic, can result in serious impacts to our mental and physical health and wellbeing.
“The Home2Work program, which has been carefully crafted using our knowledge of health and wellbeing solutions, is one practical way we can help Tasmanian businesses and their employees through this very challenging time,” Ring said.
The locally-developed program created by Energy Health will be provided free to the community thanks to the major sponsor, Health Care Insurance and with the support of Optus. It will bring together a range of specialists, providing free services tailored to Tasmanians working from home over the coming weeks.
CEO of Health Care Insurance, Jessica Lyons said it’s important right now to look after everyone, particularly those at risk of feeling isolated and alone.
“We’re really proud to be able to offer this program to support our members and the Tasmanian community,” Ms Lyons said.
The program will be delivered entirely via social media (Facebook and LinkedIn) and will comprise podcasts, informative videos, live-streamed activity sessions, fun challenges, downloads, participation tools and live chat sessions with health specialists.
“We understand the change from regular work routines can be unsettling and impact on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of employees and this program aims to equip participants with the tools to help the deal with the impacts of working in isolation and provide a sense of belonging,” Ring said.
She invited Tasmanians to join the online community by following the Home2Work Facebook page and LinkedIn account. The program is live from 23 March.
“We look forward to sharing ways we can connect and optimise productivity for those stuck working at home, whilst also ensuring we maintain a healthy mind and body.”