Since enabling access to Rongoā Māori as a rehabilitation service in 2020, we've funded more than 77,000 sessions and helped over 10,000 ACC kiritaki across the motu. 💙 Pita Pene, a Māori matua from the Waikato, experienced a long and emotionally challenging recovery from knee surgery. But the support of our ACC Hāpai programme he was able to make a full recovery and return to a fulfilling, independent life. Our ACC Hāpai team provide kiritaki Māori (Māori clients) and their whānau with culturally responsive support, grounded in tikanga Māori (Māori values and principles). “The support of the Māori ACC whānau has turned my life around,” Pita says. “It’s made me feel like, ‘I am here for a reason.’ Having that assurance that they’re there for me just gives me confidence to get back out there into the community.” 💪 Pita was so moved by the impact of the Hāpai programme on his life, he wrote a waiata (song) about his healing journey to acknowledge those who supported him. His waiata is based on a traditional Māori proverb: “Ehara taku toa he takitahi, ko taku toa he toa takitini (My strength is not mine alone but is of the collective).” We're touched by Pita's waiata and are proud to provide culturally responsive support through the Hāpai programme as part of our continuing efforts to deliver equity for Māori. 🙌
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ACC NZ is an organisation quite unlike any other - in fact we are the only one of our kind in the world! At our heart is the fact we are an innovative New Zealand organisation born out of an idea - one focused on looking after the best interests of our people. So it will come as little surprise that a job with us offers an opportunity to do something that directly benefits the people of New Zealand, while also benefitting your career. There are three words that encapsulate our reason for being: prevention, care and recovery. We exist to actively minimise the chance of accidents happening. But when they do, we are here to help people with the appropriate levels of care and recovery with the aim of returning them to their normal lives faster. As you might expect, there are many people involved in making all this happen, and that's why there are many and varied career opportunities within our organisation. From Case Managers and Claims Managers to Clinical Advisors and Technical Claims Managers we offer many roles which open up a range of development avenues with ACC. What's more, we have locations around the country, all of which offer supportive, collegial workplaces. As part of the ACC's team of talented and passionate people you can also look forward to a host of benefits including flexible working options, competitive remuneration, ongoing career development opportunities, and a discounted healthcare scheme. So if ACC sounds like your type of place, let's talk today.
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Our Deputy Chief Executive - Strategy Engagement and Planning, Andy Milne, shares how we're partnering with WorkSafe New Zealand and Safer Farms to help farmers across the motu get home safely every day. Tragically, accidents involving quad bikes have claimed the lives of four farmers across Aotearoa in the last month. It’s a sobering reminder to look at what you can do to keep yourself and others safe on the farm, especially during the busy lambing and calving season.
Sadly, four New Zealand farmers lost their lives in accidents involving quad bikes over the last month. My thoughts and condolences are with their families and communities. I believe we have a collective responsibility to ensure every farmer, every quad bike rider, every New Zealander gets home safely at the end of every workday. Farm vehicle incidents are one of the top two causes of workplace deaths in our country. At ACC we work closely with WorkSafe to reduce harm in the agricultural sector. They are urging farmers to refocus on the risk of quad bike rollovers, including taking action by doing a risk assessment of terrain and tasks, and by investing in a crush protection device. We also partner with Safer Farms by supporting 'Farm Without Harm', a system wide strategy and commitment, to help prevent physical and mental harm to our farming whānau. They’ve launched the Safer Rides programme, offering farmers a discount to purchase a crush protection device. While the initial allocation is already full, which is encouraging, anyone interested can join a waitlist to apply for the discount. But the best initiatives, incentives, and discounts can only take us so far. We must encourage each other to adopt a safety mindset. At ACC we refer to this as stopping to ‘have a hmmm' - pausing and taking a moment to think and consider the possible consequences of our actions, so we can keep doing the things we love. Together we can help achieve our goal of getting everyone home safely at the end of every workday.
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Final call for applications for our ACC Postgraduate Scholarships! 🗣️📣 If you're commencing your Master’s research in 2024 or 2025, you might be eligible for an ACC Postgraduate Scholarship. These scholarships support research to understand more about the complex challenges and emerging trends in injury prevention and compensation. Applications close this week on Friday 15th August. You can find more information on eligibility and how to apply here 👉 https://acc.nz/3S19EU2
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Congratulations to FirstMate New Zealand for winning the ACC 'Workplace Safety and Wellbeing' Award at last week's Seafood Stars Awards. 👏 FirstMate is a charity that has been recognised for their outstanding dedication to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of fishers and their whānau. They provide guidance and resources to help fishers navigate the challenges they face working at sea. 🙌 We'd like to acknowledge the team of Navigators at FirstMate who continue to support and give back to the fishing community. They know what fishers go through because many of them have been through it too. We're proud to sponsor this award and thank Seafood New Zealand for organising the Seafood Stars Awards! 🐟
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Last month, our Prevention and Partnerships teams had the privilege of touring the new warehouse facilities of our national Medical Consumables supplier, Onelink in Auckland. 📍🏭 This visit provided us with a valuable opportunity to gain deeper insights into the mahi that happens behind the scenes, ensuring our kiritaki receive the right items promptly and efficiently. 🙌 We also engaged in some great kōrero about ongoing initiatives and opportunities for future improvements. Building strong partnerships with our suppliers is essential to achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients. Together, we can continue to enhance our services and deliver even greater value. 🤝 We are excited for the next chapter of our journey together. Thanks for having us Onelink - Connected to Health! 👋 📷 L-R: Chelsea McNeil, Alaine Shaw, Jennifer Venimore, Tina Nikoia, Anushka Nand, Rachael Buckingham, Garth Selby, (photographed by Rochelle Knight).
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Heading into the alpine backcountry this snow season? Make sure you're prepared and #AvalancheReady. 🏔️ Here are some key tips to stay safe when out on avalanche terrain: 👀 Check the Avalanche Advisory to stay updated on avalanche forecast. Check before your trip and right before you leave for the latest updates on avalanche conditions. 📸 Share your observations with the avalanche advisory’s public observations tool. These insights help everyone and are essential for accurate forecasting. ❄️ Get avalanche ready by ensuring you've got the right training and gear like an avalanche shovel, probe, and transceiver—know how to use them. Be prepared for anything because things can change quickly. ⚠️ Know your limits and pay attention to your energy levels. Find more resources, training providers, and safety tips at avalanche.net.nz. Stay safe out there! 📷: Simon Smith-Meuller
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As part of our continuing efforts to deliver equity for Māori, we provide culturally responsive support through the Hāpai programme. Hāpai is currently available to kiritaki Māori (Māori clients) who have experienced serious or complex injuries. It provides them with one-to-one support, grounded in tikanga Māori (Māori values and principles). Pita Pene, a Māori matua from the Waikato, benefitted hugely from Hāpai during a long and emotionally challenging recovery from knee surgery. “The support of the Māori ACC whānau has turned my life around,” he says. “It’s made me feel like, ‘Yay, there is something, I am here for a reason.’ Having that assurance that they’re there for me just gives me confidence to get back out there into the community.” Pita was so moved by the impact of the Hāpai programme on his life, he wrote a waiata (song) about his healing journey to acknowledge those who supported him. His waiata is based on a traditional Māori proverb: “Ehara taku toa he takitahi, ko taku toa he toa takitini (My strength is not mine alone, but is of the collective).” “That’s pretty much it, in a nutshell,” Pita says. “If it wasn’t for ACC, I would not be here, strong and able, today.” Check out Pita’s full story and hear his waiata on our Newsroom 👉 https://acc.nz/3WQXqA0
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We were delighted to attend GP24 - The Conference for General Practice last week in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. 🙌 We loved engaging with GPs and medical students about supporting ACC clients in returning to work, accessing ACC services, and opportunities as impairment assessors. We also had some great discussions about promoting falls prevention in primary care, staying updated with ACC resources, and embracing cultural safety with our He kawa whakaruruhau policy. Our CEO, Megan Main, presented on our work to deliver better rehabilitation outcomes, including our move to value-based health care and the launch of our new integrated care pathway for musculoskeletal injuries - ICPMSK. At our stand, we showcased: 🔷 Recovery at Work: Building provider confidence in work capacity certification and raising awareness of direct referrals to vocational rehab and medical assessment services, including vocational rehabilitation review (VRR). 🔷 Falls Prevention: Promoting the "Live Stronger for Longer" initiative and the ACC-funded Nymbl app for balance training. 🔷 Integrated Care Pathway (ICPMSK): Supporting clients to access these vital services. Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and participated in these meaningful discussions. A big thanks to The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners for a great conference! 🌿
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It's great to see the 'Thriving in Manufacturing' project come to life with CHEP! 🙌 This ACC Workplace Injury Prevention grant-funded pilot is focused on enhancing mental health and wellbeing in the manufacturing industry. 💙⚙ The Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum is collaborating with manufacturing businesses on this initiative to discover innovative ways to improve workplace safety and reduce harm. Check out the benefits and findings in the video below. ▶👇
Does your organisation understand the work factors that could be harming and protecting the mental wellbeing of your people? Watch how CHEP, a Brambles company, found the ACC New Zealand-supported pilot of the Thriving in Manufacturing project, and the benefits it experienced. You can read and watch the full case study on the Forum's website: https://lnkd.in/g4Z4X2NF #thrivingwork #mentalwellbeingatwork
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Are you commencing your Master’s research in 2024 or 2025? Have you applied for the ACC Postgraduate Scholarships yet? These scholarships support research to understand more about the complex challenges and emerging trends in injury prevention and compensation. Applications close on 15 August 2024. You can find more information on eligibility and how to apply here 👉 https://acc.nz/3S19EU2
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