In the September edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Step out for better health today, take the stairs instead of the lift, download campus walking maps <\/a>or schedule a walking meeting today.<\/p>\n RUOK? Day is being held on Thursday, 13 September 2012 and\u00a0is a national day of action dedicated to inspiring all Australians to ask family, friends and colleagues, \u2018Are you ok?\u2019 Monash is a Program Partner<\/a> for RUOK? Day<\/a> and joins a list of high profile supporters including\u00a0Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Libby Trickett and rugby league star Wendell Sailor.<\/p>\n The RUOK? Day initiative encourages people to reach out to one another to have open and honest conversations to try to build a more connected community and reduce Australia’s high suicide rate.<\/p>\n RUOK? Day organisers say that by taking the time to have a chat, it can stop little problems turning into bigger ones.<\/p>\n More information about RUOK? Day is available from these websites:<\/p>\n Our participation in RUOK? Day is a small part of the work that\u2019s already being done to focus on psychological health, both preventative and in the event of a crisis, within Monash University.<\/p>\n For more information about the University’s involvement in RUOK? , how your department or faculty can become involved or for information on the many mind health programs at Monash visit the Monash RUOK? webpage<\/a> or\u00a0contact Clare Swanson, clare.swanson@monash.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n With one in five Australians experiencing some form of mental illness, Monash Mental Health Week<\/span><\/a>, from 8 to 12 October, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health at Monash through a great variety of events across each campus.<\/p>\n Staff and students are invited to participate in a range of free\u00a0on campus\u00a0events including:<\/p>\n Read about what\u2019s happening <\/span><\/a>at your campus.<\/p>\n Mental health week is a joint initiative delivered by Health & wellbeing<\/span><\/a>, Wellbeing at Monash<\/span><\/a> and Monash Sport<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Delivered in conjunction with Wellbeing at Monash, Monash Sport and Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre.<\/p>\n Join your colleagues for a on campus 3km walk or 5km run during\u00a0Mental Health Week \u2013 aiming to increase the awareness and knowledge of mental \u00a0health.<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 10 October, 12.15pm-1pm<\/p>\n Register: <\/strong>Get your colleagues together and register online<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n All participants will receive a Health Smart lunch at the end of the event and go in the draw to win great prizes.\u00a0 Participants are encouraged to make a gold coin donation at the lunch to MAPrc <\/span><\/a>which will be used to continue the program\u2019s mental health research and education initiatives.<\/p>\n If you are you ready to make a change to your health and wellbeing, now is the tim Suitable for beginners and those returning to exercise, the 8 week program will help you to increase your health and fitness by participating in two Get Active sessions per week at lunchtime.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong> Commences at Clayton the week of 17 September. 45minute Get Active sessions will be held twice a week (Monday and Thursday,12.15-1pm). Register your interest: <\/strong>Email adam.howes@monash.edu<\/span><\/a> with Get Well in the subject line, you will then receive more information. Staff from other campuses may register interest for a campus program.<\/p>\n Staff are invited to join the Monash Health Revolution and commit to making a healthy lifestyle change.<\/p>\n The Health Revolution campaign launched by Wellbeing at Monash-OHS and Monash Sport asks staff and students to commit to making a change in one of four key areas:<\/p>\n The Health Revolution campaign further supports the University\u2019s commitment to providing a healthy workplace and study environment for all staff and students.<\/p>\n For further information and to make your commitment visit the Health Revolution<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n Like Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook<\/a> before 14 September\u00a0and go in the draw to win a $20 Myer voucher. Congratulations to Nicole Jennings, Faculty of Education, Peninsula on winning the August voucher<\/p>\n SWAP has been designed to bring on campus activity to your office!<\/p>\n With 30, 45\u00a0or 60 minute yoga, zumba, boxing and pilates classes from just $8 per person, get your colleagues together and organise a class at a time that suits you!<\/p>\n Download the SWAP brochure <\/span><\/a>for all pricing and program information.<\/p>\n Monash finalist at Australian HR Awards The six other finalists competing for the award include; BUPA, Citi Australia, ConnectEast, Johnson & Johnson and Ramsay Health.\u00a0 A panel of esteemed industry judges will be chosen from the human resource industry to select the winners.<\/p>\n The winners will be announced in Sydney on Friday 26 October. For more information visit the HR Awards<\/a> website.<\/p>\n The conference, through a program of innovative and inspiring speakers, will explore the following topics:<\/p>\n Beaconsfield Mine Survivor Todd Russell will feature as a keynote speaker.<\/p>\n For further information and to register visit the Occupational Health and Safety Conference<\/a> website.<\/p>\n The OHS conference will also feature the inaugural Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Occupational Health and Safety Award for contributions to OHS by individuals, workgroups, or both.<\/p>\n The award recognises the contributions of staff who have implemented innovative and exciting ideas to create, improve or maintain a safe and healthy workplace consistent with the University’s OHS Management System and Wellbeing programs.<\/p>\n For further information visit the Occupational Health and Safety Conference<\/a> website.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wellbeing at Monash has secured discounted pricing for fruit boxes delivered direct to your Monash office.<\/p>\n Office Fruit is the How to order: E-mail info@officefruit.com.au or phone 1300 735 848 \u2013quote Monash University, your campus and your department. www.officefruit.com.au<\/a>. Payment can be made via credit card or weekly invoicing.<\/p>\n Gippsland campus supplier is Manny\u2019s Market. How to order Phone 5133 6067 \u2013quote Monash University, Gippsland campus and your department. Payments can be made via monthly invoicing.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get creative in a relaxed and <\/span>friendly environment and enjoy a fun hour of art for wellbeing.<\/span> <\/span>Mediums include mosaic, ceramics, printing, dying, drawing, painting, & textiles.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Everything supplied (including aprons), a<\/span>ll skill levels welcome<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When:<\/strong> Every Friday 12 \u2013 1pm \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get a kickstart with this handy calendar so you know what fruits and vegies to plant now. Your body and mind will reap the benefits!<\/p>\n Read more at Better Health online <\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Debunk some common myths at Better Health online <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The rules around contributing to super can be complex and confusing. This seminar aims to take away the confusion and explain the different types of contributions to super. Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 12 September, 1pm-2pm Registration closes on Tuesday 11th September. For further information, contact Chandra Yellapragada on extension 29585 or email superannuation@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Staff the opportunity to enrol in a new Weight Watchers Program. With the convenience of weekly meetings on campus*, you\u2019ll get the guidance that you need to succeed and stay on track to achieve your weight loss and How to register: <\/strong>Send your interest to join a program to wellbeing@monash.edu<\/span><\/a> with WW and your campus in the subject line. 12 participants are required for the program to proceed.<\/p>\n Doncaster Masters Swimming Club is\u00a0offering a free\u00a04 week \u201cSwim for Life\u201dProgram for adults over 18. In a friendly atmosphere, experienced coaches will provide practical tips and a personalised video to improve your stroke technique and confidence in the water. Course styled for participants who can swim a minimum of 100 metres continuous.<\/p>\n Where: Doncaster Aquarena (50m pool) When: Sundays 9-10am 7th,14th, 21th and 28th Oct 2012<\/p>\n For more information\u00a0contact Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swimming Club,<\/a> or 0400 585 084.<\/p>\n Vegetable Frittata<\/a>, is a great food for when you are\u00a0on the go. It has protein and vegies in a neat and tasty pack.<\/p>\n Read more about the recipes at Wellbeing at Monash online portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also try the portal health programs Fitness Express<\/a>, Back Care<\/a>, Healthy Ageing<\/a>, Vegetarian Weight Loss<\/a>, Weight Loss<\/a>, Building Resilience<\/a>, Diabetes Health<\/a>, Heart Health<\/a>, Smoking cessation<\/a>, Interactive Meal Planner<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For your chance to win a Village Cinemas movie ticket tell us what you think of the new layout of the newsletter or provide a suggestion for Wellbeing at Monash or Monash Sport (or any wellbeing service you would like to see) Provide feedback<\/a> via email wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n During the month of September Monash Sport is offering new members 28 DAYS FREE!<\/p>\n Looking for more VALUE? Monash Sport also offers:<\/p>\n You\u2019re already on campus so take that extra step and do something good for your body! Join today!<\/p>\n Find out how to become a member today! Free 28 day offer expires 30 September 2012, for terms and conditions see www.sport.monash.edu.au\/value<\/a><\/p>\n Want to raise some much needed money for people living with Multiple Sclerosis?<\/p>\n The 24 hour Mega Swim is a fun way to get a group of friends together and raise some much needed funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Held over the weekend of 6 and 7 October at the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool at Clayton campus, this event is a great experience for any team of people.<\/p>\n The Mega Swim has also been designed as a competition with points awarded to each team.<\/p>\n To be eligible for prizes, each team must have at least one swimmer in the water for the entire 24 hours. It is then up to the team how they want to swim it. In the past teams have their swimmers swim in blocks of 15 or 20 minutes and rotated through the full 24 hours. Each team is allowed a maximum of 15 swimmers.<\/p>\n Each team will receive 1 point for every $10 raised and 1 point for every 500m swum. The team will also receive trophies and an award to be displayed at Monash Sport!<\/p>\n For more details, or to register online, please visit our website<\/a><\/p>\n
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Step out for better health, the 10,000 Steps Challenge is coming!<\/h3>\n
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The 10,000 Steps Challenge <\/a>is coming to your office in October! Registrations open from 24th September, keep an eye out for more details.<\/p>\nRU OK? Day, a conversation could change a life\u00a0–\u00a013 September<\/h3>\n
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Staff are\u00a0encouraged\u00a0\u00a0to organise events to create as much awareness as possible, across all campuses. BBQ, morning tea, wearing yellow, cupcake decorating, creating a group art piece, coffee foam designs – it\u2019s your choice.\u00a0 Be as creative as you can<\/p>\n\n
Monash Mental Health Week,\u00a08-12 October
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Register for the GLOBAL Monash walk\/run\u00a0and support mental\u00a0health<\/h3>\n
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All Monash staff\u00a0 are\u00a0 invited to take a step toward better health and participate in the Monash GLOBAL walk\/run at their campus.<\/p>\nReady to make a change? Join the Monash 8 week Get Well Challenge<\/h3>\n
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e to join the Get Well challenge!<\/p>\n
\nCost:<\/strong> $10 per session ($160 payment for\u00a08 week program)<\/p>\nMake a change for better health
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‘Like’ Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook and win a $20 Myer voucher<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Find out all the latest news about health and wellbeing at Monash by liking Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook.<\/p>\nLunchtime pilates, boxing, zumba and yoga classes<\/h3>\n
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EResearch, HR, Facilities & Services, Education, eSolutions, OHS, the Alfred, Engineering and Medicine have all registered for the Staff Wellbeing & Activity Program.<\/p>\n![\"HRAwards_FINALISTMEDAL_BestHealth&WellbeingStrategy\"](\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2012\/08\/HRAwards_FINALISTMEDAL_BestHealthWellbeingStrategy1.jpg\")
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<\/h3>\nRegister for the Monash OHS Conference, 24 October<\/h3>\n
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All staff are invited to attend the biennial OHS Conference on Wednesday, 24 October 2012 at the Clayton campus.<\/p>\n\n
Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Occupational Health and Safety Award<\/h3>\n
Get rid of the biscuits in the tea room, try a healthier snack option<\/h3>\n
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Melbourne campuses supplier. Pricing:
\nSmall box – containing 35 fruit pieces $23.45 (RRP $30.00)
\nLarge box – containing 55 fruit pieces $36.85 (RRP $44.00)<\/p>\n
\nPricing: Fruit box \u2013 containing 35 fruit pieces $25.00 (RRP $30.00)<\/p>\nBuild resilience and thrive on life’s challenges \u2013new online mental health programs<\/h3>\n
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The online wellbeing portal<\/a> has\u00a03 new programs to assist Monash employees with managing depression, anxiety or prolonged stress.<\/p>\n\n
Monash Green News<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>Reusable crockery…its not rubbish!<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\nStaff Art <\/span>Adventures\u00a0 – Peninsula
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\n<\/span>Where: <\/strong>Art Room – A2.02
\n<\/span>Contact melanie.attard@monash.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nGrown your own food – when to plan vegies<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Want a great way to get fit and help with your household\u2019s food supply? Here\u2019s how to turn your garden into an edible delight.<\/p>\nDebunking vitamin myths<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Are you or someone you know taking vitamins to supplement your diet? There are many misconceptions about vitamins and the health benefits they offer<\/span><\/p>\nUniSuper Seminar: Understanding Contributions & Caps- Clayton Campus<\/h3>\n
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\nVenue:<\/strong> Humanities Building 11, Lecture Theatre H1, Clayton Campus
\nBook online<\/a>, select Victoria and Under Monash University seminars select the name of the seminar.<\/p>\nLunchtime Weight Watchers Program<\/h3>\n
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lifestyle goals.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>– \u00a0Introduce a friend to Weight Watchers<\/span><\/span>\u00ae <\/span><\/sup>At Work meetings <\/span><\/span>and you both receive a free <\/span>Cook Hearty Cookbook.
\n– \u00a0Join now and receive 15 weeks of at work meetings\u00a0for the price of 13!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nCost: <\/strong>$18.90 per session for 13 week program (payment must be made upfront by cash or card at the first meeting). Some private health insurance providers provide a partial refund.<\/div>\nFree 4 week ‘Swim for life’ Program
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<\/h3>\nCompetition winners and your chance to win<\/h3>\n
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Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n
Step into Spring and SAVE!<\/h3>\n
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Mega Swim<\/h3>\n
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