{"id":1685,"date":"2013-02-18T10:28:44","date_gmt":"2013-02-17T23:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/?p=1685"},"modified":"2013-02-19T10:50:31","modified_gmt":"2013-02-18T23:50:31","slug":"wellbeing-at-monash-monash-sport-newsletter-february-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2013\/02\/18\/wellbeing-at-monash-monash-sport-newsletter-february-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing at Monash & Monash Sport newsletter – February 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Read about the latest Wellbeing and Monash Sport events, services and activities. Monash aims to assist staff in achieving a healthy work\/life balance using a holistic approach \u2013 mind, body, spirit and the community.<\/p>\n

Contact us at wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

In the February edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a>
\nMonash Sport news and offers<\/strong><\/a>
\nDiscounts for staff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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SWAP to better health with your Monash colleagues!\"Outdoor<\/h3>\n

Get out of the office in the new year, energise your body and\u00a0SWAP to better health\u00a0with the Staff Wellbeing and Activity Program (SWAP).<\/span><\/p>\n

SWAP\u00a0provides pilates, boxing, yoga and zumba, Fit Camp and many more\u00a0programs direct to your office! <\/span><\/p>\n

With 30, 45 or 60 minute classes from just $8 per person, get your colleagues together and organise a class at a time that suits you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Download the new SWAP brochure <\/span><\/a>for all pricing and program information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Staff participation in a SWAP program will contribute to the University Wellbeing KPI aiming for 30% participation in wellbeing events and programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Like\u2019 Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook and win a $20 Myer voucher<\/h3>\n

\"facebook<\/a>Get information about the latest\u00a0events, special offers, discounts\u00a0and news\u00a0by liking Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook.\u00a0 Read about the new\u00a0Boost Juice\u00a0Clayton offer.<\/a><\/p>\n

Like Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook<\/a> by 28th February\u00a0and go in the draw to win a $20 Myer voucher. Congratulations to the January winner, Cathy Meredith from Faculty of Law.<\/p>\n

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Be Well online program for you and your family<\/h3>\n

The new Be Well online program <\/a>provides staff and their families with a range of health and wellbeing resources and tools including:<\/p>\n

  • My Magazine<\/a> – read the latest articles on health and wellbeing<\/li>\n
  • My Health <\/a>– questionnaires and online programs to monitor, track and improve your health<\/li>\n
  • My Tools <\/a>– recipe book, food database, exercise video coach, health calculators and eHealth talk.<\/li>\n
  • Special Offers <\/a>– and discounts<\/li>\n

    A range of self-assessment tools<\/a> are also available including:
    \n(login: monash, password: wellbeing)<\/p>\n

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    The portal also offers a monthly \"br<\/a>magazine with helpful health information for you and your family<\/p>\n

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    Visit the Be Well online portal<\/a> (login: monash, password: wellbeing)<\/p>\n

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    Stay healthy, be happy!\u00a0Weekly healthy tips subscription<\/h3>\n

    Join the portal weekly mailing list and receive quick, useful tips on how you can live a healthy lifestyle. It’s free, informative, and easy to join.<\/p>\n

    Simply submit your email address and\u00a0you will receive a “Be Well” tip straight into your inbox every Monday morning. Subscribe here<\/a> ( login: monash, password: wellbeing)<\/p>\n

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    Feeling sluggish at work events? Try ordering healthier\u00a0catering<\/h3>\n

    \"nutritious2Help make a change\u00a0in your department\u00a0by ordering healthier catering at meetings and events. Try these simple suggestions to help make a change<\/p>\n

    \"final–\u00a0Look for the HealthSmart\/EarthSmart logo when ordering on campus catering<\/p>\n

    – Order vegetarian and limit fried foods where possible<\/p>\n

    – Provide water and juice in lieu of soft drink<\/p>\n

    – Replace biscuits with whole fruit<\/p>\n

    – Request wholemeal bread in lieu of white<\/p>\n

    Download the new Healthy catering guide <\/a>for suggestions on the best items to order for morning\/afternoon teas and lunches.<\/p>\n

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    Do you cycle to work or\u00a0walk regularly at lunchtime?\"walking_walking_group\"<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

    The University Wellbeing KPI aims to achieve 30% participation in wellbeing events and programs.<\/p>\n

    Staff who\u00a0regularly participate wellbeing related activity\u00a0during their work day can now log their participation in a database to help contribute to their Faculty\/Division Wellbeing KPI.<\/p>\n

    Regularly is defined as at least once per week, for a minimum of 30 minutes during your work day (Monday to Friday).<\/p>\n

    Log your participation in the Wellbeing KPI form here<\/a> before 8th March 2013 and go in the draw to win a $20 Myer voucher<\/p>\n

    Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance<\/h3>\n

    Register to take part in a 3 hour Mindfulness Workshop through. The workshop will e\"mentalxplore:<\/p>\n

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    1. the science, principles and practice of mindfulness<\/li>\n
    2. its applications in areas including wellbeing, mental health, and resilience<\/li>\n
    3. its role in leadership development<\/li>\n
    4. the capacity of mindfulness to enhance information processing, decision making and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Workshops are available in February, April and June. Register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      SafeTALK: Suicide awareness & first response training<\/h3>\n
      Myth: \u201cAsking young people about suicidal thoughts or behaviours will only put ide\"safeTALKlogo_2012\"as in their heads\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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      The new Monash workshop ‘SafeTALK’ stresses safety while challenging beliefs that inhibit open talk about suicide. <\/span><\/div>\n
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      <\/span>Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help, either directly or indirectly and this half-day program helps you identify and work with these opportunities <\/span>and help you become active in preventing suicide.<\/span><\/div>\n
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      Register for an upcoming<\/span> workshop on the SDU webpage.<\/a><\/div>\n

      Do you provide new staff induction packs?\"benefits<\/h3>\n

      Wellbeing at Monash together with Monash Sport and the\u00a0Campus Community\u00a0Division Mental Health team have developed a new Employee Benefits Brochure to showcase to new employees\u00a0the great range of benefits available.<\/p>\n

      To receive a hardcopy or\u00a0pdfs to\u00a0include in your department induction packs,\u00a0contact wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

      Gippsland Campus Walking Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

      It\u2019s back! The Gippsland Campus Walking Group returns for 2013, taking place every Monday and Thursday from 12:30pm – 1:00pm. Take some time out and join \"feet\"your colleagues for a stroll around our beautiful campus. All fitness levels are welcome to take part in this short, social 30-minute session.<\/p>\n

      Meet upstairs at the Knuckle outside the eSolutions area (1N-209). Email Vonnie vonnie.boreham@monash.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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      Get Active at Parkville! Free\u00a0classes<\/strong><\/div>\n

      All Parkville\u00a0staff are invited to participate in free Get Active classes, including\"iStock_000008314116XXLarge\"<\/p>\n

      Boxing: Mondays and Wednesdays 5pm at Cossar Hall
      \nYoga: Tuesday 12pm at Cossar Hall
      \nBoot Camp: Wednesdays 7.30am meet at the Flagpole
      \nMindfulness meditation: Wednesdays 12pm, pharmaceutics meeting room
      \nDynamic yoga: Thursday 5pm at Cossar Hall<\/p>\n

      Enquiries: Marcia Larose, Monash Sport x58815 marcia.larose@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

      Free lunchtime concerts\"concert\"<\/h3>\n

      The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music free lunchtime concert series is on again.<\/p>\n

      When: Weekly, commencing Thursday 7 March, 1.10-1.50pm<\/p>\n

      Venue: Building 68, Clayton campus<\/p>\n

      For more information please visit the School of Music webpage<\/a><\/p>\n

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      Red Cross Blood Service \u2013 Clayton campus<\/span><\/h3>\n

      The Blood Service will be visiting the Clayton campus in March\"blood<\/span><\/p>\n

      When: <\/strong>Bookings are available at the following times: Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 March 9:30am \u2013 3:30pm <\/span><\/p>\n

      <\/span>Where: <\/strong>Engineering Building \u2013 EH 4\/60, Union Loop Road.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Register: <\/strong>To secure your appointment to donate please phone 13 14 95, or email dpallen@redcrossblood.org.au<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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      New stress, anxiety and depression\u00a0mobile phone self-help program<\/span><\/h3>\n

      myCompass is the Black Dog Institute\u2019s new internet and mobile phone self-help program.\"blackdog_logo\" Accessible 24\/7, myCompass provides people with real-time support in the real world.<\/p>\n

      Using myCompass regularly for 8-weeks will help you to reduce stress, anxiety and depression symptoms and improve your overall wellbeing.<\/p>\n

      The self-monitoring tool enables you to see patterns in your moods, feelings and behaviours and understand what might be triggering them. You will learn tried and tested strategies to better manage life\u2019s ups and downs.<\/p>\n

      Read more about myCompass<\/a><\/p>\n

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      Upcoming Monash Short Courses<\/h3>\n

      Indian Vegetarian Cooking:<\/strong> The eagerly awaited Indian vegetarian cooking class is back to spice up your l\"chef\"ife! This is a two day course covering simple, delicious and nutritious dishes, The first day focuses on the milder North Indian cuisine whilst the second day covers traditional South Indian techniques and tastes. Participate in, and ssist with, dish preparation and tasting. A step by step recipe book is included.<\/p>\n

      Dates: 10am-3.30pm on 13 and\u00a020 April\u00a0 or 11 and 18 May
      \nStaff price: \u00a0$143<\/p>\n

      Shiatsu Massage:<\/strong> Shiatsu is a therapeutic Japanese massage for health and vitality. It reduces fatigue and the effects of stress and is also an excellent treatment for muscular pain. Works on the whole body, covering the major pressure points.<\/p>\n

      Dates: 10am-3.30pm on 16 March
      \nStaff price: $86<\/p>\n

      For more information visit the Monash Short courses<\/a><\/p>\n

      Improve your wellbeing through\u00a0professional development: <\/strong><\/p>\n