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Online Bookings are Coming to Carelever!
KINNECT customers will soon be able to make online bookings for selected pre-employment medicals at KINNECT clinics across Australia.
COVID-19 Update: Spirometry testing to resume in Greater Sydney & Victoria
In light of the improved situation of the COVID-19 in NSW and Victoria, spirometry testing is being resumed in Greater Sydney and Victoria.
WorkSafe VIC gives KINNECT’s rehabilitation service the seal of approval with latest provider rating
KINNECT's Melbourne Workplace Rehabilitation Team have earned the highest provider rating from WorkSafe Victoria for Original Employer Services.
KINNECT opens new clinic in Cairns
The KINNECT Cairns team have officially moved into their new office located at 5/473 Mulgrave Road next to Abott Medical Clinic. Due to increased business growth and operational demand for our Occupational Health and Workplace Rehabilitation services in Far North Queensland, it was time for us to move on to a larger space. The new [...]
COVID-19 Update: Latest Update to the COVID-19 Series of National Guidelines (SoNG)
WHAT ARE THE SERIES OF NATIONAL GUIDELINES (SoNG)? The Series of National Guidelines are developed by the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA), the peak body of Australian experts who advise the Australian Health Protection Principle Committee (AHPPC). The AHPPC is the committee of chief medical officers which advise Australia’s National Cabinet of Federal, State and [...]
COVID-19 Update: AHPPC Recommendations for managing vulnerable workers
Yesterday, The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the advice of the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) provided clear recommendations on provisions for essential workers who are considered to be most at risk of acquiring COVID-19 and at higher risk of serious illness if they become unwell. These recommendations provide valuable guidelines for workplaces [...]
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 proud to be a signatory of The Health Benefits of Good Work initiative
KINNECT is a proud signatory of The Health Benefits of Good Work (HBGW) initiative from the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). Together with the AFOEM and other signatories, we wish to promote the compelling evidence that good work is beneficial for health and well-being. [...]
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