News from ShopCare
Webinar: Early intervention of discomfort or pain
When: Thursday 6th March, 12pm
Join us for an insightful webinar on the power of early intervention programmes in the workplace. Addressing discomfort and pain early can prevent musculoskeletal injuries, reduce absenteeism, and improve overall worker wellbeing.
Our expert speakers:
- Deborah Douglas (nee Pitout), Safety, Critical Risk and Governance Lead, ASB Bank
- Keri-Anne Martin, National SHE Manager, Nestlé New Zealand
- Carol van den Berg, Senior Health & Safety Advisor, Harvey Norman New Zealand
Submit your questions
Have a question for our panel? Email us at wes@shopcare.org.nz by 28 February 2025, and we’ll ensure it’s covered in the discussion.
Register here.
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See our issues of Panui, our regular emailed newsletter.
ShopCare Panui – October 2024
Access new training modules for building cultural competency across Māori and other cultures. Access free training for managing violent and aggressive behaviour in the workplace, covering situational awareness, managing angry customers and staying safe. And meet Paul Harrison, our Programme Director.
ShopCare Panui – June 2024
Download more great resources for the Transport sector. Read a blog from Geoff Taylor, Waka Kotahi-NZTA, and a chapter from the OHS body of knowledge on contemporary occupational-road-use exposures and research.
ShopCare Panui – March 2024
Hear from our new CEO Selena Armstrong on our current focus. Read about the exciting new training enabling workers to recognise and manage a violent or aggressive behaviour situation.
ACC | ShopCare Partnership Programme Launch – December 2023
On 6 December, ShopCare held a launch event to celebrate our partnership with ACC and share the next phase of our journey with our ShopCare Community, Business Partners, ACC and wider industry groups and stakeholders.
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ShopCare in Safeguard
Safeguard: New Zealand’s leading health and safety magazine, events and awards, that is independent, authoritative, entertaining and challenging. Essential reading for anyone with any level of responsibility for workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
Click to read article featuring Scott Kyle, Jan/Feb 2024
Click to read article featuring Wes van Deventer, July/August 2024

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