In the March edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a> \n Wellbeing at Monash is offering all staff an opportunity to learn more about their vital health risks through a free, confidential health check during March and April.<\/p>\n Participants will receive immediate, confidential results and advice on blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, heart and stroke risk and more.<\/p>\n 15 minutes is all it takes to learn more about your health. Make your booking online today!<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n Get out of the office\u00a0and\u00a0SWAP to better health with the Staff Wellbeing and Activity Program (SWAP).<\/span><\/p>\n SWAP provides tailored pilates, boxing, yoga and zumba, Fit Camp and many more programs direct to your office! <\/span><\/p>\n With 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 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Do you promote and support health and wellbeing initiatives in your department? Wellbeing at Monash is calling\u00a0for staff who have an active interest in health and wellbeing and wish to\u00a0help create a healthier Monash community\u00a0through the role as a\u00a0‘Wellbeing Ambassador’.<\/p>\n Register your interest to receive further information\u00a0by emailing wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \n If you are you ready to make a change to your health and wellbeing, now is the time to join the\u00a06 week Activate challenge! Suitable for beginners and those returning to exercise, the 6 week program will help you to increase your health and fitness by participating in two\u00a0lunchtime Activate\u00a0group\u00a0sessions\u00a0per week, with a personal tainer.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong> 45minute Activate sessions will be held\u00a0on Wednesday’s and Friday’s, 12.15-1pm.\u00a0 The program will commence in April.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> $140 for 6 week program<\/p>\n Free trial sessions will also be available.<\/p>\n Register your interest: <\/strong>Email wellbeing@monash.edu<\/span><\/a> with\u00a0“Activate Challenge”\u00a0in the subject line, please also indicate if you would like to attend a free trial session.\u00a0 You will then receive more information.<\/p>\n Staff are invited to register their interest in joining a Diabetes Victoria Life!<\/em> Workplace Program. The Life! <\/em>Workplace Program will give you the support to achieve and maintain lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of developing \u00a0type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.<\/p>\n About the Life!<\/em> Program<\/strong><\/p>\n The Life!<\/em> Program offers you the skills, support and expert advice needed to make lifestyle choices to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.<\/p>\n The Life!<\/em> Program is not a lecture, trained health professionals\u00a0 give you individual attention and learn about you and your lifestyle. Together, you set an exercise routine and healthy eating plan that you can easily maintain for a long healthy life. The small group provides support to help you stay motivated and on track. The program includes:<\/p>\n Expert health coaching: <\/em><\/strong>The Life!<\/em> program is run by trained facilitators who are health professionals including dietitians and exercise professionals. Individual plan tailored to your needs: <\/em><\/strong>Your Life!<\/em> facilitator or coach will work with you to create a customised plan to change your lifestyle to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke .<\/p>\n A program that is proven to work and help r<\/em><\/strong>educe risks of other diseases: <\/em><\/strong>The lifestyle changes you make in the Life<\/em>! program will help you manage and prevent other medical problems like high cholesterol.<\/p>\n Support and help: <\/em><\/strong>Each participant is provided with a workbook; consisting of activities and materials relating to nutrition and physical activity, sleep, stress and lapses. The content of each Life!<\/em> session has been developed using health psychology theories of behaviour change, and is supported by adult learning principles.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> Free \n Like Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook<\/a> by 27th March and go in the draw to win a wellbeing gift pack.<\/p>\n \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 \n Login: monash, password: wellbeing<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Caring \u2013 a personal experience, our shared responsibility. Presentation by Carers<\/span> Victoria<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Did you know 2.6 million Australians are providing care for family members or friends with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail and aged. This represents one in every five households. Carers can be parents, partners, brothers, sisters, friends or children of any age. Caring can be emotionally taxing and physically draining. Carers have the lowest wellbeing of any large group measured by the Australian Unity Wellbeing index.<\/p>\n Register your interest to attend a lunchtime\u00a0information\u00a0session that will cover:<\/p>\n Register your interest<\/strong> by emailing wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a> with \u2018Carers Vic\u2019 in the subject line<\/p>\n \n The Monash Mindfulness\u00a0Program, delivered by Dr Craig Hassed, Dr Richard Chambers and a team of Monash counselors is an industry leading program available to Monash departments.<\/p>\n Departments\u00a0can make bookings for introduction to mindfulness seminars (1hr), planning day and staff meeting\u00a0guest speakers (45minutes)\u00a0and 4-6 week programs. Mindfulness involves a series of simple meditative practices and cognitive strategies to help change unproductive thought and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness can also be described as an attitude to living and may enhance:<\/p>\n – stress management To make a program booking for your department staff\u00a0contact wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Monash Mindfulness Consultant, Dr Craig Hassed will be hosting a lunchtime mindfulness meditation session.<\/p>\n The session will include interesting information on mindfulness, a mindfulness meditation practice and an opportunity to ask questions <\/span>or troubleshoot mindfulness practice with an expert!<\/span><\/p>\n When: Friday 19th April, 1.15-1.45pm \n Register your attendance <\/strong>online<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although it may feel like it, the brain is not set in concrete. It is constantly adapting and wiring itself according to how we\u2019re using it. This interactive presentation will explore the expanding science on neuroplasticity and what it tells us about how we can understand, care for and use our brains more wisely<\/p>\n When: Wednesday 27th March, 12-1pm Register your attendance online <\/a><\/p>\n \n \n \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When buying foods look for salt content with 0.3g or less per 100g. High salt content is more than 1.5g per 100g.<\/p>\n Salt can increase blood pressure and cause stroke, heart failure and heart attack. There is also increasing evidence of a link between high salt intake and stomach cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, kidney stones and kidney disease<\/p>\n You can reduce your salt intake by using – Cook vegetables and carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta, without adding salt Monash\u2019s second \u2018Race for Sustainability\u2019 event aims to highlight the sustainable transport options and initiatives available to staff and students through a fun and competitive race with great prizes.<\/p>\n The race is held on the Clayton campus and involves completing a number of \u2018challenges\u2019. The first team to complete all of the challenges and return to the starting point along with the associated \u2018proof\u2019, will be deemed the winner.<\/p>\n Get together your team of 4 and register today<\/a>!<\/p>\n \n Wondering what events are on when?<\/p>\n Visit the new Staff Wellbeing events calendar <\/a>for upcoming events.<\/p>\n \n \n Help make a change in your department by ordering healthier catering at meetings and events.\u00a0 The new Nutritious and Delicious Healthy Catering brochure<\/a> incorporates catering suggestions for\u00a0meetings and\u00a0events.<\/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 \n \n \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The University Wellbeing KPI aims to achieve 30% participation in wellbeing events and programs.<\/p>\n Staff who regularly participate wellbeing related activity during 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<\/a> before 27th March 2013 and go in the draw to win a wellbeing pack. Congratulations to the\u00a0 February winner; Peter Mathews from the Library.<\/p>\n Wellbeing at Monash together with Monash Sport and the Campus Community Division Mental Health team have developed a new Discover the Benefits\u00a0at Monash\u00a0brochure to showcase\u00a0 the great range of benefits available to new employees.<\/p>\n Download the Discover the Benefits at Monash brochure<\/a><\/p>\n Are you a regular lunchtime walker, or looking for colleagues to join your lunchtime walk? Download the walking group poster <\/a>to help start and promote your walking group to\u00a0colleagues.<\/p>\n Share a photo on the Wellbeing at Monash facebook page <\/a>of you and your colleagues out walking at lunchtime\u00a0and go in the draw to win a delicious box of fresh fruit delivered to your office!<\/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 Meet upstairs at the Knuckle outside the eSolutions area (1N-209). Email Vonnie vonnie.boreham@monash.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n All Parkville staff are invited to participate in free Get Active classes, including Boxing: Mondays and Wednesdays 5pm at Cossar Hall Enquiries: Marcia Larose, Monash Sport x58815 marcia.larose@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music free lunchtime concert series is on again.<\/p>\n When:\u00a0Thursday’s,\u00a01.10-1.50pm<\/p>\n Venue: Building 68, Clayton campus<\/p>\n For more information download the information brochure <\/a>or the School of Music webpage<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n EAP is a professional, external, confidential counselling service available free-of-charge to all Un – Interpersonal conflict and tension Staff and their family members\u00a0can access up to three sessions free of charge. More information can be found on the University\u2019s EAP website<\/span><\/a> or phone 1800 350 359 for an appointment.\u00a0 On campus counselling is also available read more at Counselling and Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n Office Fruit is the Melbourne campuses supplier. Pricing: 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 \n \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.<\/p>\n \n \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 Now that we are all well and truly back to work for the New Year, it\u2019s time to make sure all those resolutions come to fruition! At Monash Sport, we would love to see each and every staff member have a happy and healthy 2013 and because of this, Monash Sport has introduced Health and Fitness Options for Monash University Staff.<\/p>\n So that you remain motivated with your fitness goals, Monash Sport has designed a special membership so that staff can access all facilities of the centre, at a discounted rate. The membership includes full access to the gymnasium, all group fitness classes as well as the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool.<\/p>\n Click to find out more information including pricing options<\/a>. So it\u2019s time to dust off those runners and head down to Monash Sport to get the year off to a running start!<\/p>\n In April 2012 the Caulfield Campus Student Experience Network project team funded and approved the construction of a 15-piece outdoor fitness training area; located in-between buildings K and N.<\/p>\n Now, in March 2013 the outdoor training area is complete and open for campus community use, fitted with a range of fitness equipment supplied by Fitness Trails, the benches and bars provide a great opportunity to stay fit and active on campus.<\/p>\n Monash Sport will utilise this new space during Fit Camp, circuit classes and other training programs.<\/p>\n The new Semester 1 Timetable began on Monday 25 February 2013. Be sure to pick up your copy of the timetable from the service desk any of the campuses or look at the new timetable online!<\/a><\/p>\n New classes at each campus include:<\/p>\n Clayton:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cycle Tuesday 12pm. A great 45 minute lunchtime class that gets your heart pumping and will energise your afternoon!<\/p>\n Focus Boxing Thursday 1pm. Learn the moves, an all over workout that will improve your cardio and core strength!<\/p>\n Caulfield:<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday 12pm Pilates (45mins) Roz is back to teach the class, so come down and say hi!<\/p>\n Thursday 1pm Focus Boxing (55mins)<\/p>\n Wednesday 6.30pm Nia Class<\/p>\n Peninsula:<\/strong><\/p>\n Zumbatomic\u00ae classes are high-energy fitness-parties and is an effective way to get your kids fit, healthy and happy. Packed with specially choreographed routines and the latest music, like hip-hop, reggaeton and cumbia, This class will run for 45mins and is specifically for children aged between 5-12 years. Zumbatomic\u00ae \u00a0is FREE for all Monash Sport members children. Casual rate for non-members is $7 per child. The class will be held on a Monday at 4pm<\/p>\n Commando Sculpt is an indoor challenge workout combining cardio, weights and body based exercises to tone your body and get you results. This class will push you hard and get you fitter! The class will be held on Wednesdays at 6.30pm in the gym.<\/p>\n See our website for full class descriptions.<\/a><\/p>\n Step away from your desk and onto the court! Monash Sport is making this easier for you by introducing a $2 Happy Hour during your lunch break!<\/p>\n From Monday 25 February, all Monash staff and students are able to play up to two hours of tennis at the Clayton courts for only $2 per hour between 12-2pm Monday – Friday. This works out to be over an 85% saving off the standard Non-Student Off-Peak rate! Bookings can be made up to one week in advance and you are able to find all court booking information<\/a> on our website.<\/p>\n All active Monash Sport Aquatic and Centre members will receive 15 % off Swimwear, Goggles and Aquatic merchandise sold at the Aquatic service desk for the month of March. Present your membership card for some great savings. (This excludes TeamMONASH merchandise and sale items) Hurry down to take advantage of some great offers!<\/p>\n To add to the madness at the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool, as well as the member discounts on merchandise, 12 Session Passes are also currently available for the price of 9 swims. Saving you up to 25% off the casual entry price! The 12 session passes will be available until Sunday 17 March, so make sure you head down to the service desk before then to ensure you don’t miss out!<\/p>\n The Australian Sikh Games – Melbourne 2013 will play hosts to visitors from New Zealand, UK, Canada, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia as well as the swelling interstate contingents from all over Australia.<\/p>\n There will be teams competing in Hockey, Soccer, Volley Ball, Netball, Kabaddi, Cricket, tug of war and Golf.<\/p>\n See below for more details<\/p>\n Event: 26th Australian SIKH Games<\/p>\n Event Type: Sport & Cultural Festival<\/p>\n Dates\/Times: Friday 29 March: 7am \u2013 7pm, Sat 30 March 7am \u2013 7pm & Sun 31 March 7am \u2013 3pm<\/p>\n Event Venues: Monash Sport Indoor & Outdoor Venues including all oval spaces, hockey pitch & tennis courts<\/p>\n Event Website: www.australiansikhgames.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Fitness Connect<\/a> is a service which allows users to find and workout with someone of a similar fitness level and ability in exercise and\/or sport. Exercising with a friend makes working out more enjoyable with many studies indicating the benefits regarding motivation, support and exercise longevity. The service can be found here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n Monash is now offering all staff (including sessionals and casuals) the opportunity to parti By joining the myki Commuter Club, not only are you doing your bit for the environment, but you can also:<\/p>\n For more information visit the Monash Commuter Club<\/a><\/p>\n \n If it’s time you reviewed your health insurer consider the Monash BUPA Corporate Health Plan Corporate health plan benefits include 2 & 6 month waiting periods waived on extras and pay your premiums from your Monash pay, there’s no need for direct debit or credit card<\/p>\n For pricing and detailed information see health insurance discounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Monash staff and their families can learn to play the guitar at Mr Music Music School and receive 20% discount off the first three lessons.<\/p>\n Mention Wellbeing at Monash on booking to receive the discount. Valid at the Blackburn Rd and Knox stores. Visit Mr Music Lessons<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Staff have access to the exclusive Departure Lounge with discounted rates at selected Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree properties throughout Australia and New Zealand. Rates are best when searching for 3 night+ stays. Book in March for travel\u00a0in May and June: <\/strong><\/p>\n \n Download\u00a0\u00a0Up to 60% off Peppers and Mantra Australia and NZ <\/a><\/p>\n Download the\u00a0Gold Coast fun in the sun offer<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nDiscounts for staff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n15 minutes is all it takes!\u00a0Free health checks\u00a0
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at Monash<\/h3>\nSWAP to better health with your colleagues!
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<\/p>\nReady to make a change? Join the\u00a06 week Activate Challenge<\/h3>\n
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\nDates:<\/strong> 5 sessions, commencing in April, 2013
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<\/a>Get information about the latest events, special offers, discounts and news by liking Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook.<\/p>\nBe Well for you and your family<\/h3>\n
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Monash a leader in Mindfulness Programs, has you department\u00a0participated?<\/h3>\n
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\n– contentment, peace of mind and balance
\n– relationships at home and work
\n– concentration and focus in the moment
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\n– physical and emotional health<\/p>\nLunchtime mindfulness meditation special event
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\nWhere:\u00a0Narthex Room, building 9, Clayton campus<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBrain Awareness Day – special lecture by Dr Craig Hassed<\/h3>\n
\nWhere: Clayton campus<\/p>\nLess salt = lower blood pressure = less risk of stroke<\/span><\/h3>\n
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healthier options that are lower in salt. Try to:<\/p>\n
\n– If the recipe says to \u2018season to taste\u2019 or \u2018add salt\u2019, just leave out the salt
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\n– Remember to taste your food before adding salt<\/p>\nRace for Sustainability \u2013 Wednesday, 27th March 2013
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Do you provide new staff induction packs?
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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![\"iStock_000008314116XXLarge\"](\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/02\/iStock_000008314116XXLarge.jpg\")
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\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>\nFree lunchtime concerts
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iversity employees and their immediate family members and\u00a0can help with a range of issues and concerns, including:<\/p>\n
\n–\u00a0Work-related stress
\n– Changes in your work environment
\n–\u00a0Harassment and grievances
\n-Relationship or family matters
\n– Personal and emotional stress
\n– Grief and bereavement
\n– Career issues
\n–\u00a0Mental health concerns
\n–\u00a0Personal crisis or trauma
\n–\u00a0Mensline<\/p>\nFresh fruit for your next staff event<\/h3>\n
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Wellbeing at Monash has secured discounted pricing for fruit boxes delivered direct to your Monash office.<\/p>\n
\nSmall box – containing 35 fruit pieces $23.45 (RRP $30.00)
\nLarge box – containing 55 fruit pieces $36.85 (RRP $44.00)<\/p>\nLunchtime Weight Watchers Program<\/h3>\n
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\nCost: <\/strong>$19.50 per session for 13 week program (payment can be made by\u00a0direct debit,\u00a0cash or card). Some private health insurance providers provide a partial refund.<\/div>\nCompetition winners and your chance to win<\/h3>\n
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Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n
Health and Fitness options for staff<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nCaulfield Outdoor Training!<\/h3>\n
New Group Fitness Timetable for Semester One, 2013<\/span><\/h3>\n
Tennis $2 Happy Hour<\/h3>\n
March Merchandise Madness @ Doug Ellis<\/h3>\n
Race for Sustainability \u2013 Wednesday 27 March 2013<\/h3>\n
Australian Sikh Games coming to Monash University Clayton<\/h3>\n
Fitness Connect<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Discounts for staff<\/h2>\n
Monash Commuter Club, 10% discount on Myki<\/h3>\n
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cipate in the Monash Commuter Club scheme.<\/p>\n\n
Join the Monash Corporate Health Insurance Plan and save<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>. Receive access to a specially designed corporate suite of health insurance products that are not available to the general public.<\/p>\nLearn to play the guitar – 20% discount
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<\/h3>\nUp to 60% off Queensland, Sydney and NZ\u00a0Peppers and Mantra Resorts<\/h3>\n
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