One of the largest life insurers in Australia, AIA Australia1, hosted the AIA Vitality 4490 Summit
in Sydney on Wednesday June 21, to address the biggest threat to our nation – the poor
lifestyle choices that lead to 90 per cent of deaths in Australia2.
Headlined by Tennis Icon, Entrepreneur and Olympian Venus Williams, the Summit brought
together an expert line-up of international and local industry leaders across the health and
wellness sector to discuss ways in which the financial services industry can collaborate to find
innovative solutions that drive better health outcomes within businesses and communities.
Damien Mu, CEO of AIA Australia and New Zealand, said the financial services industry has
a vital role to play in promoting the prevention and early intervention of health-related illnesses
affecting Australia.
“The Summit brought together industry leaders and hundreds of employees from across the
financial services industry to address “4490” – which stands for the four lifestyle choices diet,
exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking, that lead to the four major non-communicable
diseases in Australia,” said Mr Mu.
“It’s time for all Australians to follow that innate desire to make a difference and live healthier
lives – we are in this together. Business can help solve this societal issue by creating
connections, sharing information and building relationships that will enable us to tackle health
challenges holistically. To provide further education in this space and to aim to leave behind
a great legacy for future generations to follow, is how our journey can start. By uniting to
champion this cause we can lead Australia to be one of the healthiest nations in the world.”
As part of the focus on prevention and early intervention, AIA Australia has launched a
movement to build a healthier and happier Australia through #onechange, which calls on
Australians to embark on one change towards leading a healthier and happier lifestyle
aligned to the key pillars Move Well, Think Well, Plan Well and Eat Well.
Keynote speaker, Venus Williams, demonstrated her support for AIA Australia’s #onechange
campaign, sharing with delegates her own fitness and wellness tips that have helped her to
stay at the top of her game, both on and off the court.
Williams illustrated the importance of how making one change, big or small, can lead to a
healthier lifestyle, keeping your mind and body active for the future.
“It’s about finding a balance and living the life you want to live. But it’s important to build a
community around you, with your family and friends who can join you and support you through
the journey,” said Williams.
“The biggest and smallest challenges can be the mental ones, so it’s about standing tall
whether you are at your best or not. Breaking these challenges into digestible pieces for your
mind to process is so powerful to helping you achieve your best and reach the next level.”
The Summit also featured insights from Amy McDonough, SVP of Strategy and Operation
Fitbit Health Solutions, Barry Swartzberg CEO Vitality Group – Group Executive Director of
Discovery Limited, Professor Stephen Jan, George Institute for Global Health and AIA Vitality
Ambassadors, Shane Crawford, Chris Judd, Alisa Camplin and James Colquhoun.
Key areas discussed included the growing industry of corporate wellness, the importance of
having a mentally healthy workplace and innovation in product and service design to drive
behaviour change.
To discover more about leading a healthier and happier lifestyle, visit
http://onelife.aiavitality.com.au/
