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Boosting Tradespeople’s Health: The Magic of Exercise

The trades are where hard physical labour rules – and unfortunately, the health of tradespeople often gets overshadowed. The toll of physical work is real, but in August every year we zoom in on this crucial but often under under-supported scene with Tradies National Health Month – an initiative by the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

From the CEO’s Desk: Men’s Health Week 2023

“The saying old habits die hard, is wrong. The old ones are overtaken all too easily by newer, worse habits. The trick is to fight back with positive habits – it’s hard work, but it’s very rewarding and might just save your life.”

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

It’s important to remember that a safe and healthy working environment is not just a ‘nice-to-have’, but a fundamental principle and right at work. Every worker, regardless of industry or occupation, has the right to work in an environment that is free from harm and illness.

We’re Launching Physiotherapy in Brisbane

With our new Hobart office opening in July, the Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation team have been relishing our recent work in the Apple Isle.

The Link Between Sleep and Wellbeing

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that engaging in physical activity can counteract some of the negative health effects of poor sleep quality.

2022 by the numbers

2023 is just around the corner! Here, we take stock of another wonderful year at Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation.

Workplace Bullying and Exercise

Exercise can be used to help workers experiencing bullying by increasing both their physical and mental wellbeing, in a variety of ways.

Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation welcomes CEO Robert Pierce

We are excited to welcome new CEO Robert Pierce to the Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation family.

The Connection Between ‘Green Exercise’ and our Mental Health & Wellbeing

In a country obsessed with sunshine and sport, growing up in Australia often goes hand-in-hand with the outdoors. That’s why over the last decade, we have seen an ever-growing number of studies of a high quality, evidencing the mental health and well-being benefits of Green Exercise. Green Exercise looks at combining physical activity with exposure […]

Exercise for People with Intellectual Disabilities

An Intellectual Disability (ID) is a life-long condition that is defined when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social and self-care skills. In Australia, over half a million people have been diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability and it is highlighted that these people have a severe or profound limitation […]