Meet Rafael Caso, our dynamic Program Lead. With his extensive background as a Health & Safety Manager and Civil Works Project Manager, Rafael brings practical expertise and a genuine passion for fostering a healthy work environment. He's all about building strong connections and inspiring tradies to prioritise their mental and physical well-being. Beyond his professional pursuits, he's a devoted family man, navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood with his teenage kids. And when it comes to staying fit, he hits the gym with enthusiasm, training alongside his children. Rafael truly embodies the values of a healthy lifestyle, both at work and at home.
Grant is the Professor of Public Health at Auckland University of Technology and the Director of the university’s Human Potential Centre. With unwavering passion, he revolutionises well-being on a large scale. Grant's expertise spans psychology, behavior change, and mental health. He has made significant contributions as NZ Advisor for Movember, a founding board member for the Health Promotion Agency, and Chief Health Advisor for the Ministry of Education. Additionally, he serves as the Chief Science Officer for Prekure, training health coaches in Australia and New Zealand.
Hugh has extensive experience in managing mental health services and developing programs for mental well-being, From preventing mental illness to promoting mental well-being, he has held senior management roles across public health, hospitals, and community services. As an independent consultant for workplace well-being programs, Hugh continues to make a significant impact. His expertise also extends to advising the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand on well-being science and policy. At a personal level, Hugh loves adventuring in the outdoors and keeping a strong focus on mental and physical fitness.
We believe mental health is like physical health. It can leave us feeling well, unwell or somewhere in the middle. The Live Well Build Well approach to improving mental health is positive and proactive. We work with leading industry partners in the health and well being sector.
It’s great to be participating in the annual ITM LBP Training Days starting off at Addington Raceway, Christchurch. It is great to be partnering with the legend Chris Polaczuk from the CHANZ program Work Should Not Hurt to present our body and mind health message for builders nationwide to support them to have healthier, injury free lived🌞💪
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It’s great to be participating in the annual ITM LBP Training Days starting off at Addington Raceway, Christchurch. It is great to be partnering with the legend Chris Polaczuk from the CHANZ program Work Should Not Hurt to present our body and mind health message for builders nationwide to support them to have healthier, injury free lived🌞💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
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We are looking forward to presenting at the Canterbury Master Plumbers Association "Wellbeing on Tap" event later this month where we will present our Mental Fitness message to their members. 💪🌞
We are looking forward to presenting at the Canterbury Master Plumbers Association "Wellbeing on Tap" event later this month where we will present our Mental Fitness message to their members. 💪🌞 ...
A big shoutout to the team at ITM Thompson Whatawhata. It was fun introducing the LIVE WELL BUILD WELL Mental Fitness program today. I enjoyed learning how some of your team boosts mental health by focusing on quality sleep, locking in quality time with family, and hitting the gym early each morning. One guy even shared how he and 20 mates hit the golf course twice a month to get out in the open, stretch their legs and enjoy each other`s company. 🌞 My key message was to find the activities you need to do to boost your wellness and lock them in. 💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
@itm_nz @thomsons.itm @warkworthmangawhai_itm @dayle_itm @southernlakesitm
A big shoutout to the team at ITM Thompson Whatawhata. It was fun introducing the LIVE WELL BUILD WELL Mental Fitness program today. I enjoyed learning how some of your team boosts mental health by focusing on quality sleep, locking in quality time with family, and hitting the gym early each morning. One guy even shared how he and 20 mates hit the golf course twice a month to get out in the open, stretch their legs and enjoy each other`s company. 🌞 My key message was to find the activities you need to do to boost your wellness and lock them in. 💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
@itm_nz @thomsons.itm @warkworthmangawhai_itm @dayle_itm @southernlakesitm
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A big shout out to the staff at Thomsons ITM Papakura.
It was an absolute pleasure to introduce the LIVE WELL BUILD WELL Mental Fitness message. My key takeaway was if you want to boost mental resilience and health you need to swap weak habits for stronger habits and fine-tune your daily routine by planning ahead and locking in what you need to do to rest and recover. Be patient with yourself but persistent with your new goals. 🌞💪A special thanks to Luci Fraser for organising this event.
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gaK9_q4u
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gESjHQyc
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
A big shout out to the staff at Thomsons ITM Papakura.
It was an absolute pleasure to introduce the LIVE WELL BUILD WELL Mental Fitness message. My key takeaway was if you want to boost mental resilience and health you need to swap weak habits for stronger habits and fine-tune your daily routine by planning ahead and locking in what you need to do to rest and recover. Be patient with yourself but persistent with your new goals. 🌞💪A special thanks to Luci Fraser for organising this event.
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gaK9_q4u
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gESjHQyc
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
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A big shout out to passionate scaffold tradie, Daniel. Daniel’s message to improve mental fitness is to accept your setbacks head on. With courage and patience acceptance allows people to move forwards and navigate life’s ups and downs with better clarity and confidence. 💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gaK9_q4u
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gESjHQyc
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
A big shout out to passionate scaffold tradie, Daniel. Daniel’s message to improve mental fitness is to accept your setbacks head on. With courage and patience acceptance allows people to move forwards and navigate life’s ups and downs with better clarity and confidence. 💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gaK9_q4u
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gESjHQyc
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
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A big shout out to the staff at Thomsons ITM
It was an absolute pleasure to introduce the LIVE WELL BUILD WELL Mental Fitness message. My key takeaway was if you wanted to boost your mental health you need to swap out weak habits for stronger habits and fine-tune your daily routine by planning ahead and locking in what you need to do to rest and recover. Be patient with yourself but persistent with your new goals. 🌞💪
@paslodenz @paslodeaus @stabilaoffical @itm_nz
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A big shout out to the staff at Thomsons ITM
It was an absolute pleasure to introduce the LIVE WELL BUILD WELL Mental Fitness message. My key takeaway was if you wanted to boost your mental health you need to swap out weak habits for stronger habits and fine-tune your daily routine by planning ahead and locking in what you need to do to rest and recover. Be patient with yourself but persistent with your new goals. 🌞💪
@paslodenz @paslodeaus @stabilaoffical @itm_nz
@dewalt_nz
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A big shout out to Travis @fletcherliving who describes the importance of planning well in advance to boost clarity and focus for tradies so that they have better control of their day to get the job done. Happy tradies are healthier and safer tradies. 💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
A big shout out to Travis @fletcherliving who describes the importance of planning well in advance to boost clarity and focus for tradies so that they have better control of their day to get the job done. Happy tradies are healthier and safer tradies. 💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIVEWELLBUILDWELL
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
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A big shoutout to passionate contractor and director of Corner Stone NZ, Richard Retimana, (Richie). @cornerstone_nz
Richie shares how he has achieved a resilient mindset at work and home to enable his health, family and business to thrive.💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gaK9_q4u
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gESjHQyc
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
A big shoutout to passionate contractor and director of Corner Stone NZ, Richard Retimana, (Richie). @cornerstone_nz
Richie shares how he has achieved a resilient mindset at work and home to enable his health, family and business to thrive.💪
👂Listen to Kiwi tradies stories here:
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gaK9_q4u
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gESjHQyc
🗓️ Organise LWBW to present at your next Toolbox Talk: [email protected]
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