Welcome to the fifth and final edition of Employee Benefits @ Programmed for 2026 - our bi‑monthly newsletter highlighting the benefits available to Programmed employees.
In this edition, we’re showcasing:
We hope you've enjoyed these updates throughout 2026 and we look forward to continuing to improve our employee benefits offering into 2027 and beyond.
Kooya Salary Packaging Online Information Sessions (AU)
Kooya Salary Packaging will be hosting two webinars to help employees better understand the salary packaging benefits available.
Whether you're new to salary packaging or looking to maximise your existing benefits, this session will provide clear, practical information and an opportunity to have your questions answered by the Kooya team.
If this is of interest please register via the below links.
Webinar 1 - 16th of November (9:30am - 10:00am AWST)
Webinar 2 - 19th of November (12:00pm - 12:30pm AWST)
Limited Time Fitness Discounts
We're pleased to share that we've secured a limited-time fitness offer through Fitness and Lifestyle Group. Through this, employees can access exclusive discounts with a number of popular fitness providers, including ZAP Fitness, Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First (for those based in Australia) and Jetts Fitness (for those based in New Zealand). These offers are available initially for a period of 3 months (ending 31/12/2026).
For more information on these offers and how to take advantage of them, please refer to the below attachments. If you're not ready to commit, there is also an opportunity to download an exclusive corporate 7-day pass for Fitness First or Goodlife and try the clubs before joining via the below links.
Introducing SmartRewards (AU)
We're pleased to introduce SmartRewards, a new benefit made available through our partnership with Smart. SmartRewards is available to all Programmed employees, regardless of whether you salary package with Smart or not.
Smartrewards provides access to exclusive discounts, special offers and everyday savings from hundreds of popular retailers, helping you make your household budget go further. Participating brands include retailers such as Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Apple and Myer, along with additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits.
To get started, simply complete the registration form and within 5 business days you'll receive a welcome email with your login details and instructions on how to access the platform. Once registered, you can browse available offers and start enjoying discounts straight away. If you already salary package with Smart, you can access Smartrewards through your existing online account dashboard.
We hope you find these updates helpful and that they inspire you to make the most of your employee benefits.
Stay tuned for the next edition, and as always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the HR team via maintenancehr@programmed.com.au (PFM, PPS & Group) or thepeopleteam.workforce@programmed.com.au (IIT, PSL & E&R).
Kind regards,
Mark Rademaker
Executive General Manager, Human Resources