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💛 Connection supports better mental health and wellbeing. This R U OK? Day, take the opportunity to connect with the people around you and make meaningful conversations part of everyday life. Through the EXPHYS BETTER Mood Program, meaningful social connection forms part of a multi-modal approach to improving mental health, wellbeing and engagement in life and work. Stay connected. Start the conversation. Ask R U OK? Any Day. Access free resources and conversation tips: www.ruok.org.au

🏆 EXPHYS DNA Values Award | Kartya Smithers Congratulations to Kartya, EXPHYS Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist and recipient of the EXPHYS DNA Values Award! K artya has been recognised for consistently living the EXPHYS values through her work with our partners and wider team. Her nominations highlighted the genuine care she brings to every interaction, her reliability and professionalism, and her innovative use of technology to create meaningful impact. In the words of those Kartya supports: CARE – “Kartya truly cared about understanding our organisation in order to accurately represent our co-branded communications.” EXPHYS Partner TRUST – “I love collaborating with Kartya. I can rely on her to deliver high-quality work within expected timeframes.” EXPHYS Partner INNOVATE – “Kartya is exceptional at translating complex health information into engaging content and leveraging technology to bring it to life.” EXPHYS Leadership Team Well deserved, Kartya 🙌

EXPHYS was proud to support the 2026 AIA Australia Claims Summit as a valued partner and event sponsor. This year’s theme, Strength to Strength, celebrated AIA’s achievements, with simultaneous events held across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Our team was represented by: 📍 Sydney – Chris Sinclair, Founding Managing Director, and Vicky Phillips , General Manager 📍 Melbourne – Martin Stead , Business Development Manager, and Nathan Hrvatin , Senior Exercise Physiologist 📍 Brisbane – Mick Craven , Innovation Manager With 400 attendees, the Summit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen industry relationships, share insights, and celebrate AIA’s continued investment in its people and technology. We are proud to contribute to AIA Australia’s achievements and deeply value our ongoing partnership. Congratulations to AIA Australia for another outstanding national Claims Summit.

With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, we celebrate and recognise the incredible fathers and father figures across our team.💙 Each one of these amazing men brings something truly special to our team. Their strength, dedication, kindness and support are reflected in the way they care for those around them, both personally and professionally.✨ From all of us at EXPHYS, Happy Father’s Day!

Delivering better outcomes and sustainable value. The EXPHYS BETTER Pain and Function program demonstrates how an integrated recovery pathway can deliver positive customer outcomes alongside greater efficiency and sustainable value for the life insurance industry. The program achieved a 40% reduction in rehabilitation spend, simplified the referral and recovery process, and supported earlier return-to-work momentum through the integration of pain science coaching and functional upgrading. These outcomes reflect EXPHYS’ commitment to delivering evidence-based health solutions that create sustainable value for customers and the life insurance industry. Recognised through the 2026 ALUCA Life Insurance Excellence Awards, the program reflects EXPHYS' commitment to optimising health for life and work. Discover the EXPHYS BETTER Programs 🔗 EXPHYS BETTER Programs

Fire and Rescue NSW's (FRNSW) mission is to protect lives, property and the environment. At EXPHYS, we are proud to support those who dedicate their careers to protecting our communities. For the past nine years, EXPHYS has partnered with FRNSW and EML through our BETTER OnE Cancer Wellbeing Program, helping hundreds of firefighters and their families navigate the challenges associated with cancer recovery and management. This enduring partnership reflects the trust placed in EXPHYS to deliver evidence-based health support for those who need it most. Recently, members of the EXPHYS team attended the FRNSW and EML Education Day in Sydney, joining industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore critical topics including mental health, moral injury, recovery and community support. We thank FRNSW and EML for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to the health and wellbeing of FRNSW’s people. Together, we're helping create better outcomes for those who serve our communities every day.

Celebrating 21 Years of Optimising Health for Life and Work 💙🎉 As part of our 21st anniversary celebrations, the EXPHYS team came together from across Australia for a special online trivia event filled with connection, friendly competition and plenty of laughs. This milestone is testament to the people, partnerships and shared purpose that have shaped EXPHYS over the past 21 years. While our team may be spread across the country, we remain united by our commitment to delivering trusted, evidence-based health solutions and meaningful outcomes for the people and organisations we support. 📸 A glimpse of our team celebrating 21 Years of Optimising Health for Life and Work.

💛 Daffodil Day holds a special place in our hearts at EXPHYS. For all that cancer takes, we give hope. Today, we stand with everyone affected by cancer and support the future of cancer research. Through the EXPHYS BETTER OnE Program , our experienced oncology exercise physiologists help people improve function, reduce fatigue, enhance mental wellbeing and improve quality of life throughout their cancer journey. Join us this Daffodil Day in giving hope and supporting cancer research.

Recovery isn't always about returning to work immediately. Sometimes it's about rebuilding the capacity and independence needed to rebuild confidence in daily life. A registered nurse recovering from breast cancer joined the EXPHYS BETTER OnE Program to address fatigue, reduced physical capacity and shortness of breath. Supported by senior Exercise Physiologist Martin Stead, the client completed individualised virtual sessions focused on restoring function and independence. The client highlighted the value of supportive guidance throughout their recovery journey, achieving meaningful improvements: 🔷 Fatigue reduced from 60% to 40%. 🔷 Walking capacity increased to more than 90 minutes. 🔷 Independence improved from 30% to 80%. 🔷 Self-management increased from 50% to 90%. ✅ NPS: 10/10 ✅ Client Satisfaction: Very Satisfied

Measurable outcomes demonstrate the impact of evidence-based care. Delivered through an integrated recovery pathway combining pain science with functional upgrading, the EXPHYS BETTER Pain and Function program achieved meaningful improvements in function, pain, work participation and customer satisfaction in just 10 weeks. These outcomes reflect EXPHYS' commitment to delivering evidence-based health solutions that create sustainable value for customers and the life insurance industry. Recognised through the 2026 ALUCA Life Insurance Excellence Awards , the program demonstrates what can be achieved through evidence-based care, innovation and partnership.

☕ Making Room for Connection. This Loneliness Awareness Week our head office team took time to step away from our desks, share a coffee, and check in with one another. Connection is a key part of the EXPHYS BETTER Mood Program, where we support clients to improve their mental health and wellbeing through meaningful social connection. Whether that's joining a community exercise group or facility, or exercising with a friend, family member, support person, or even a pet. Small moments of connection can make a big difference. Supported by: Ending Loneliness

EXPHYS® LATEST NEWS | JULY 2026 📣 Our July news is out now! This edition celebrates some major milestones for EXPHYS, including winning the Partnership Impact Team Award at the 2026 ALUCA Life Insurance Excellence Awards. We’re also proud to mark 21 years of Optimising Health for Life and Work. 💙 🔹 ALUCA Award Winner 2026 – Partnership Impact with TAL Australia 🔹 Celebrating 21 Years of Optimising Health for Life and Work 🔹 Exercise Right Week – Expert Advice for Every Body 🔹 Men's Health Includes Mental Health 🔹 National Blood Donor Week – 21 Lives Saved 🔹 EXPHYS DNA Values Award | Joanna Mulholland From national recognition to scalable, evidence-based solutions, discover the latest achievements, insights and updates from across the EXPHYS network.