In the\u00a0September edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n Monash is proud to be a program partner of 2013 R U OK? Day. R U OK? Day is a national day of action that reminds us that every person and every conversation counts. Building a caring and suicide alert community is everybody’s business. We can all have bad days but when ba Worrying statistics, aren’t they? This is why Monash has a university-wide mental health strategy for our staff and students. An important part of this strategy is education, mental health promotion and early intervention.<\/p>\n How you and your department can get involved: <\/strong><\/p>\n Read about\u00a0the campus events that\u00a0are planned on the Monash R\u00a0U OK? Day events page<\/a>, also<\/p>\n For more information visit Monash R U OK Day? <\/a>or download and hang in your work area the Monash support for staff flyer<\/a> (pdf. 202kb), 4 steps to connect flyer (pdf 476kB)<\/a> and promote your R U OK event poster (pdf 593kB)<\/a><\/p>\n R U OK? Day is a national day of action that reminds us that every person and every conversation counts. Building a caring and suicide alert community is everybody’s business. We can all have bad days but when bad days become months or years, some can lose hope<\/p>\n Take a break during R U OK? day and join us for a lunchtime walk around Clayton campus.<\/p>\n Register<\/strong> for the 12.15pm walk <\/a>or 1.15pm walk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Staff at other campuses are encouraged to organise a lunchtime walk. For assistance please contact wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n The 10,000 Steps Challenge <\/a>is coming to\u00a0Monash, registrations open from 16th Septe The 4 week Challenge is open to all staff, students, friends and family and commences on Monday, 14 October and will see participants walk\u00a01164km’s in a virtual walk around Tasmania.<\/p>\n Teams of up to 8 people will each aim to clock up at least 10,000 steps each day. There are great events happening at each campus and prizes for teams and individuals to win!<\/p>\n Participants will not only measure the number of steps they take each day using pedometers, but also experience the many benefits that physical activity has on mental health.<\/p>\n Register from 16th September!<\/strong> For more information visit the 10,000 steps website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Departments wishing to sponsor staff members should contact wellbeing@monahs.edu<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n With one in five Australians experiencing some form of mental illness, Monash Mental Health Week<\/span><\/a>, from 7 to 11 October, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health at Monash through a great variety of events across each campus.<\/p>\n We invite all faculties, divisions and student group to create awareness across all campuses.\u00a0 Find out what events are available at your campus:<\/p>\n Read about\u00a0other\u00a0suggestions on how you can participate.<\/a><\/p>\n All Monash staff are invited to take a break from the office for better health and par The\u00a0eighth bi-annual GLOBAL walk\/run coincides with Mental Health Week \u2013 aiming to increase the awareness and knowledge of mental health at Monash.<\/p>\n Date: Wednesday 9th October, 12.15pm-1pm.<\/strong> Light lunch provided Register online<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Staff Wellbeing and Activity Program (SWAP) <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>provides tailored pilates, boxing, yoga and zumba, Fit Camp for Monash staff.<\/span><\/p>\n Wellbeing @ Monash is recruiting participants interested in joining a 6 week yoga, pilates or boxing lunchtime program.<\/span><\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong> Anticipated to start early October.<\/span><\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $54 per person for the 6 week program (x1 45minute class per week)<\/span><\/p>\n How to register: \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Essence<\/span> of Health is a model for enhancing wellbeing and sustainable performance as well as the prevention and management of chronic illness. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Essence<\/span> is an acronym standing for Education, Stress management, Spirituality, Exercise, Nutrition, Connectedness and Environment and is a comprehensive lifestyle program underpinned by enabling strategies such as mindfulness, enhancing motivation, goal setting and behaviour change. <\/span><\/p>\n This 5 week program will explore the Essence<\/span> model and give evidence and examples illustrating the importance of each element and how to apply the model to personal and professional life. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The program has been delivered within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences for a number of years in training doctors and allied health practitioners in stress and lifestyle management.<\/span><\/p>\n Clayton 5 week program: Caulfield 5 week program: Essence of health 1 hr introductory seminar \u2013 Caulfield<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Coping with change seminar, 10th October<\/strong><\/p>\n As part of Mental Health Week, the University EAP provider Resolutions RTK will provide a presentation on coping with change. The purpose is to help participants understand their individual responses to change within the context of the psychology of change; and how they can best personally manage and promote a more proactive and resilient response to change. Key topics will include:<\/p>\n \u00b7 The nature of change Date: <\/strong>Thursday 10th<\/sup> October, 12.30-1.30pm \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n An investment in your health: Skin cancer prevention wellbeing seminar<\/strong><\/p>\n Staff are invited to attend a new wellbeing seminar on skin cancer prevention. Delivered by Sue Dixon, radiographer at Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre, the seminar will cover<\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Causes and risk factors for skin cancers Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n Clayton: Caulfield: <\/strong> Staff from other campuses are invited to express their interest by emailing wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a>, please state your campus and skin cancer seminar in the subject.<\/p>\n Diabetes is Australia\u2019s fastest growing chronic disease with nearly 1,000,000 Australians currently diagnosed and 280 Australians developing diabetes each day. The good news is that up to 60% of cases can b You can learn how to reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke, by attending an seminar delivered by DiabetesVictoria, will cover topics such as:<\/p>\n All who attend will also have the opportunity to complete the AUSDRISK tool to determine their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. All high risk, eligible employees will then be offered the opportunity to participate in a Divisional Life!<\/em> program <\/a><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 15th October, 1.15-2.15pm \u00a0<\/p>\n New Facebook offer: \u2018<\/strong>Like\u2019 Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook <\/span><\/a>and show the new Clayton campus Boost Juice store staff to receive 25% off juices and smoothies.professionals will provide you with individual attention and learn about you and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n At Monash we encourage staff and students to make the healthy choice when buying food on campus.<\/p>\n There are many tasty and healthy catering options available at Monash that aren’t the traditional triangle sandwiches!\u00a0Why not try;<\/p>\n Examples of pricing: Black Tie Catering: <\/strong>Lunch packages<\/p>\n – The Lunch Box $18pp: Sandwiches, rolls, pita pockets and baguettes with healthy fillings, fruit and bottled water.<\/p>\n – Frittata Luncheon $22.50pp: Vegetable frittata, potato salad, garden salad, baguette, fruits and mineral water<\/p>\n Table & Larder Catering: <\/strong>Rocket & Pumpkin Salad large share bowls $13.50 each, Quiche\/Frittata portions $2 each, Mini savoury muffins dozen $24, Vegetable sticks and hommus $3pp, Meatballs and relish $2 each, Thai chicken cakes $2 each.<\/p>\n Fruit boxes<\/strong>: FruitAddicts offers\u00a0Monash departments an\u00a0excellent fresh box of\u00a0fruit, with free delivery and 10% discount off the following prices –<\/p>\n Box of 30 fruit pieces $24 You can order these and find many more suggestions in our Health Smart Healthy Catering brochure<\/a> or the Catering How To Buy Guide<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to sustainability,\u00a0Monash talks the talk and<\/em> walks the walk \u2013 and now you can w Environmental Sustainability has produced a sustainable walking map of Clayton campu that\u00a0features a 3.8 km walking loop that highlights more than 20 sustainability initiatives across campus, from share bikes to solar power to stormwater capture.<\/p>\n The route also takes in the Aboriginal Garden and the Rainforest Walk. If you\u2019re feeling fit, there\u2019s an optional 800 metre detour to view the oldest tree on campus, a River Red Gum, estimated to be more than 400 years old.<\/p>\n The map also shines a spotlight on Monash\u2019s newest building, New Horizons, and outlines its ecologically sustainable design features.<\/p>\n Obtain a copy from the Clayton\u00a0campus centre, the bus\u00a0loop or\u00a0download a copy online.<\/a><\/p>\n The University Wellbeing KPI aims to achieve 30% participation 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>.<\/p>\n The Wealth Creation & Protection presentation looks at considerations to investing both inside and outside the superannuation environment. From accumulating adequate retirement savings to securing appropriate insurance this seminar provides information on:<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 11th September, 1-2pm \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Have you been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in the Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 15 October 6.00pm\u20138.00pm
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Wellbeing at Monash Events and News<\/h2>\n
Monash R U OK Day? Thursday 12th September, every conversation counts<\/h3>\n
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d days become months or years, some can lose hope.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/h3>\n10,000 Steps Challenge, registrations open 16th September<\/h3>\n
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mber!<\/p>\n<\/a>Monash Mental Health Week, 7-11 October<\/h3>\n
How you can participate this year
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<\/a>Lunchtime GLOBAL 3km walk \/ 5km run event \u2013 9th October<\/h3>\n
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ticipate in the Mental Health Week lunchtime 3km walk or 5km run event.<\/p>\n
\nCampuses:<\/strong> Alfred, Bendigo, Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Parkville, Peninsula and Prato<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/a>Interested in a 6 week lunchtime yoga, pilates or boxing program?
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\n<\/strong>Register your interest for <\/span>Boxing<\/a> and list your campus
\nRegister your interest for Yoga<\/a> and list your campus
\nRegister your interest for Pilates<\/a> and list your campus<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Healthy cooking demonstrations: Learn to create simple, healthy and delicious meals!<\/h3>\n
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\nVenue:<\/strong> Clayfield room A1.34, Building A, Caulfield
\nRegister online<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\nEssence of health 5 week programs<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/strong>Session dates: <\/strong>20, 27 September,\u00a04, 11 and 18 October.
\nVenue:<\/strong> Room G19, Ground Level, Building 6, Clayton
\nRegister online <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Session dates: <\/strong>28 October, 11, 18, 25 November and 2 December.
\nVenue: <\/strong>Room 471, Level 4, Building B, Caulfield
\nRegister online <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDate: <\/strong>Tuesday 8th<\/sup> October, 12.15-1pm
\nVenue: <\/strong>Lecture theatre room 40, Level B, Building H, Caulfield
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\n\u00b7 The impact and psychology of change
\n\u00b7 Understanding the obstacles and barriers to change
\n\u00b7 The keys to building personal resilience<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Venue: <\/strong>Lecture Theatre E3, Ground Level, Building 32, Clayton
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\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Different types of skin cancers (Melanoma vs Non-melanoma skin cancers)
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Detection of skin cancer \u2013 what to watch our for
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prevention\u00a0 and the importance of self awareness of your skin
\n– <\/strong>Treatment of skin cancer <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Date: Tuesday 12th November, 12.15pm-1.15pm
\nVenue: Building 8, Rotunda Theatre R3
\nRegister online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDate: Tuesday 19th November, 2013, 12.15pm-1.15pm
\nVenue: Building H, Basement level, Lecture Theatre HB32
\nRegister online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nDiabetes prevention\u00a0 seminar – are you at risk?<\/h3>\n
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e prevented.<\/p>\n\n
\nVenue: <\/strong>Lecture theatre H7, Building 11
\nRegister online <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\u2018Like\u2019 Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Get information about the latest events, special offers, discounts and news by liking Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook. Like Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\nMaking healthier catering choices at Monash<\/h3>\n
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vegetable, thai beef, tandoori chicken, pasta)<\/li>\n
\nMeeting Point:<\/strong> Vegetable sticks & various dips $5pp, Chicken satay skewers $3 each, Pork or vegetable gyoza $1.20 each, fruit\/nut\/seed cookies $2.50<\/p>\n
\nBox of 45 fruit pieces $34
\nBox of 60 fruit pieces $44<\/p>\nNew sustainability campus walk<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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alk the walk too.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Do you cycle to work or run\/walk regularly at lunchtime?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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in wellbeing events and programs.<\/p>\n
\nFree Unisuper seminar: Wealth creation and protection<\/span><\/h3>\n\n
\n<\/span>Venue: <\/strong>Building 32 (Engineering), Lecture Theatre E1, Clayton Campus
\n<\/span>Register online <\/a><\/span>F<\/span>or further information, contact Chandra Yellapragada on extension 29585 or superannuation@monash.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nInflammatory Arthritis: Signs, Symptoms, Solutions seminar<\/h3>\n
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past two years? Do you want to learn more about your condition, and how to manage it? If so, this Arthritis Victoria seminar is for you. Hear from a rheumatologist, a health educator and a person who has been successfully managing their inflammatory arthritis for many years.<\/p>\n