Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Health and Disability Workforce
We’re thrilled to announce that MySkill has received funding from the Workforce Futures Fund – Tahua Rāngaimahi Anamatato to develop the Move Well Initiative. This free and easy to use suite of practical resources will reduce support worker musculoskeletal injuries in the health and disability sectors.
Help shape Move Well
Designing these resources will be a collaborative effort. We want your voice to ensure that Move Well works for your team. Led by Inspire Group, the design process starts now and will include:
- Face-to-face co-design sessions
- Opportunities to review and give feedback on draft materials
Interested in contributing to either of these options?
Contact Jonathan at [email protected]
What is the Move Well Initiative?
The Move Well Initiative will be a pick-up-and-use suite of practical resources designed to reduce injuries, reduce days off for injury and to improve kamahi job satisfaction. The initiative will be available free of charge, and it will be launched in June 2026. It includes three core elements:
Awareness Drive – highlights the significant personal and organisational cost of musculoskeletal injuries and builds engagement in the learning journey.
Focus on Leaders – engages leaders at all levels, defining their role in injury prevention, reporting, and post-injury support for kaimahi.
Skills for Kaimahi – training with a strong prevention focus that empowers kamahi to take responsibility for their own wellbeing.
Why it matters
WorkSafe estimates there were 26,139 “lifting and carrying injuries” in the health and disability sector in 2015. This equates to tens of thousands of workdays lost to injury and a significant impact on injured support workers, their whānau, and the people they support.
We’re excited to have the opportunity to improve the lives of kaimahi and the people they support. We’ll be sharing updates as we move toward next year’s big launch. If you’d like to be part of the design journey, we’d love to hear from you!
