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National Forum of Austria

Official Name:
Österreichisches Netzwerk Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung   
 
Internet:
www.netzwerk-bgf.at
 
Founded:
March 2000
 
Objectives:
In each of the nine provinces there is a regional office of the Network where those interested can obtain information and advice. The regional offices work together on the development of WHP in order to achieve a common understanding of it throughout the whole of the country.

Structure:
The OÖGKK (NCO Austria) is the co-ordinator of the Network. A regional office has been set up in each of the nine provinces, generally on the premises of the local health insurance institutes. The social partners (Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Labour, Austrian Federation of Industrialists, Austrian Federation of Trade Unions), the Umbrella Organisation of Austrian Social Insurance, the Austrian Workers Compensation Board, the Social Insurance Institution for Trade and Industry, the Austrian Insurance Fund for Civil or Public Servants and the Sickness Fund of Austrian Railway Workers and Miners all work together as partners. New partners are accepted by simple majority, however, only Non-Profit-Organisations may join.

Sponsor Institutions:
The Fonds Gesundes Österreich (Fund for a Healthy Austria) gave financial support for the foundation of the Network and it also funds project-orientated activities.  

Working Methods:
The Network has 2-day working meetings twice a year in different provinces.The organisation and preparation of these meetings is done by the co-ordination office together with the respective regional office.The annual national information days (alternating with the other provinces) are organised by the regional office concerned together with the co-ordination office. Joint plans and initiatives are discussed at the meetings, and after decisions have been made, implemented in working groups.  

Priorities:
At present a large project is in progress in Austria to further workplace health promotion. The Network is significantly involved in this. In the coming years, the accent will be on co-operation with universities, relevant scientific studies and the qualification of persons involved in the work. 

Adress/Contact:
Österreichisches Netzwerk Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung c/o OÖ Gebietskrankenkasse, Gruberstraße 77, 4020 Linz, Austria

Phone: +43 (0) 57807 103513
Fax: +43 (0) 732 7807 2680
Email: martina.blutsch@ooegkk.at
 
Partnership:
The Austrian Network for Workplace Health Promotion is an associated partner of the ENWHP.