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COVID-19 Update: Finger Prick COVID-19 Blood Tests
Several days ago, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved the use of a Point of Care (POC) serology test for COVID-19 purposes. The finger prick blood test looks for antibodies, which are a protein made in your bloodstream to fight infections such as COVID-19. The finger prick test returns a result in as little as [...]
COVID-19 Update: Suspension of Spirometry Testing
Today KINNECT have received updated advice from the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand (TSANZ) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science (ANZSRS) recommending that all medical facilities cease performing spirometry testing, unless it is deemed essential, due to the potential risk of transmitting COVID-19. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR [...]
COVID-19 Update: KINNECT Remains Operational
As like many organisations, we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation and making necessary changes frequently. These changes are under the direction of our Senior Occupational and Environmental Physician, Dr. Graeme Edwards who is synthesising the information coming from both state and federal government health departments. We have to balance the risk to our staff, [...]
Important Update for KINNECT Customers - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
AS OF 12th MARCH 2020 KINNECT continues to closely monitor the emerging situation with COVID-19 (“coronavirus”). In response to the developing situation locally and under the direction of our Senior Occupational and Environmental Physician, Dr. Graeme Edwards, we have adopted a number of control measures to help reduce the risk of spread of coronavirus and [...]
KINNECT selected as Approved Provider for WorkCover Queensland Return to Work Services Panel
WorkCover Queensland has once again selected KINNECT as a preferred rehabilitation and return to work provider on their panel. Established by WorkCover Queensland in 2015, the return to work services panel is comprised of allied health providers assisting WorkCover customers in their successful return to work. KINNECT was successful in the 2015 tender and was [...]
KINNECT opens new clinic in Melbourne
The KINNECT Melbourne team have officially moved into their new office located in South Melbourne. The new clinic is a two-kilometre drive from our previous South Yarra office space. KINNECT Melbourne was first opened in 2016 and has served many clients during this time. However, due to increased business growth and operational demand it was [...]
KINNECT proud to be Safe Work Month 2019 sponsor
KINNECT is proud to be a Safe Work Month 2019 sponsor and will be exhibiting at the Injury Prevention and Return to Work Conference on Wednesday 16 October as part of this sponsorship. Safe Work Month is held nationally each October and aims to provide awareness of workplace health and safety in its entirety. A [...]
KINNECT launches Agile clinic in Adelaide
We are proud to announce the introduction of our new line of clinics, KINNECT Agile. With this introduction we have launched our first Agile clinic located in Adelaide. KINNECT Agile clinics are authorised centres with the capacity to offer services beyond pre-employment medicals. Our additional service offering at KINNECT Agile clinics include health monitoring, ergonomic [...]
KINNECT signs agreement with Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy to provide former worker assessments
KINNECT are excited to announce that we are a preferred provider for the Queensland Government's Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME) former worker assessments. This agreement will see us delivering assessments for retired coal mine, mineral mine and quarry workers across Queensland. The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy is the [...]
KINNECT welcomes Occupational & Environmental Physician Dr. Graeme Edwards
KINNECT are proud to announce that Dr. Graeme Edwards has joined our team of experienced Occupational Health Doctors. Dr. Edwards is a Senior Consulting Physician with extensive experience in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. His experience of over 25 years includes working as a consultant and medical adviser for a wide variety of companies [...]
KINNECT opens new clinic in Mackay
The KINNECT Mackay team have officially moved into their new office located at the WorleyParsons Centre in Mackay’s CBD.
KINNECT signs 3 year agreement with Incitec Pivot Limited
KINNECT are excited to announce that they have entered into an agreement with Incitec Pivot Limitedfor the provision of Pre-Employment Medical Services & Employee Health Monitoring Services nationally.
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