{"id":2198,"date":"2013-10-05T10:05:42","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T23:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/?p=2198"},"modified":"2013-10-07T11:30:51","modified_gmt":"2013-10-07T00:30:51","slug":"wellbeing-monash-monash-sport-newsletter-october-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2013\/10\/05\/wellbeing-monash-monash-sport-newsletter-october-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing @ Monash &amp; Monash Sport newsletter &#8211; October 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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<p>Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:monash.wellbeing@adm.monash.edu.au\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>In the October edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"#wellbeing\"><strong>Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"#sport\">Monash Sport news and offers<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"#teammonash\">TeamMONASH news<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"#discounts\"><strong>Employee benefits and discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a name=\"wellbeing\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Wellbeing at Monash Events and News<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">10,000 Steps Challenge, registrations close this week<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">More than 1500 staff have already registered to be part of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/10000-steps.html\">10,<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2206\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/12P-1017-10000-Steps-verticalplasma-PRINT1.jpg\" alt=\"12P-1017 10,000 Steps - verticalplasma-PRINT\" width=\"233\" height=\"415\" \/>000 Steps Challenge <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">The 4 week Challenge is open to all staff, students, friends and family and commences on Monday, 14 October and will see participants walk 1164km&#8217;s in a virtual walk around Tasmania.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style1\">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 including<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/10000-steps-prizes.html\">competitions and prizes for winning teams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/competitions-events\/events\/global.html\">GLOBAL 3km walk\/ 5km run event in the lead up to the challenge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/search\/?category_id=-1&amp;campus_id=-1&amp;keywords=steps+challenge&amp;type=upcoming&amp;sort=date&amp;action_search=Search\">Lunchtime walk on the first day of the challenge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fsd.monash.edu.au\/environmental-sustainability\/news\/ride-work-2013\">Ride to work day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/monashunibug\/clayton-campus-quest\">Fun bike\/walk\/run cycle Quest event &#8211; Clayton campus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/71948\/\">a celebration event <\/a><\/li>\n<p class=\"style1\">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<p class=\"style1\"><strong>Register now! <\/strong>For more information visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/10000-steps.html\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">10,000 steps website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">Departments wishing to sponsor staff members should contact <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monahs.edu\">wellbeing@monahs.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a name=\"wb2\"><\/a>Monash Mental Health Week, 7-11 October<\/h3>\n<p>With one in five Australians experiencing a mental illness this year, it\u2019s important we at Monash continue to encourage our friends, workmates and family to seek help when they need it, without fear or stigma.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Monash Mental Health Week<\/span><\/a>, from 7 to 11 October, aims to provide opportunities to understand behaviour, learn from new research, discover our current resources, and focus on improving your own mental health right here on campus.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">How you can participate<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2080\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/08\/poster-image1.jpg\" alt=\"poster image\" width=\"204\" height=\"293\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">We invite all faculties, divisions and student group to create awareness across all campuses, including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Mental Health Awareness Training<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Understanding and addressing self-injury symposium<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Coping with change seminar<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Why young people act stupid (Professor Nick Allen)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Laughter Yoga<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>LGBTIQ youth, mental health and making a connection<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Lunchtime mindfulness session<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>SafeTALK: Building a suicide alert community<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Essence of health seminar (Dr Craig Hassed)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Free Dynamic Yoga and Pilates classes (Monash Sport)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Find out what events are available at your campus:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/teammonash\/events\/global.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">Alfred<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week-berwick.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">Berwick<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week-caulfield.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">Caulfield<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week-clayton.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">Clayton<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week-gippsland.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">Gippsland<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week-parkville.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">Parkville<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week-peninsula.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">Peninsula<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Read about other suggestions on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc\">how you can participate.<\/span><\/a>.<\/div>\n<h3><a name=\"wb3\"><\/a>Lunchtime GLOBAL 3km walk \/ 5km run event \u2013 9th October<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Mental Health Week GLOBAL walk\/run is a great opportunity to get out of the office with colleagues and enjoy a lunchtime 3km walk or 5km run around campus. <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2136\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/global-mymonash-oct2013.jpg\" alt=\"global-mymonash-oct2013\" width=\"324\" height=\"216\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You can also experience the many benefits physical activity has on mental health. A light lunch is provided for all participants<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: Wednesday 9th October, 12.15pm-1pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Campuses:<\/strong> Alfred, Bendigo, Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Parkville, Peninsula and Prato<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/search\/?category_id=781&amp;campus_id=-1&amp;keywords=global&amp;type=upcoming&amp;sort=date&amp;action_search=Search\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Register online<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/#content-header --><a name=\"access-content\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ride to Work Day &#8211; Clayton<\/h3>\n<p>As part of National Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 16th October, Monash is holding its own \u2018Ride to Monash\u2019 celebration!<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2207\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/Ride2Work_on_White.jpg\" alt=\"Ride2Work_on_White\" width=\"245\" height=\"216\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ride by the Lemon Scented Lawns between 8am and 10am at Clayton Campus, with your bike helmet, and grab a free treat including; fruit, muffins, puncture repair key and water bottle.\u00a0Come by to say hello to other cyclists, discuss your likes and gripes of cycling to Monash or simply to boast about all the benefits of cycling to work or uni!<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-area\">\n<div id=\"node-3617\">\n<p>If you would like to see better riding facilities around Melbourne be sure to register your participation with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bicyclenetwork.com.au\/general\/ride2work\/93176\/\">Bicycle Network Victoria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t ride to work that day but want to get involved? The Monash community Bicycle User Group is holding a cycling event on campus to encourage people see the campus on a bike, <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/monashunibug\/clayton-campus-quest\">register for this event<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">Get your steps up\u00a0at a\u00a0lunchtime walk<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2218\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/10\/walking-011.jpg\" alt=\"walking 011\" width=\"242\" height=\"162\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">Join\u00a0a lunchtime walk on Monday 14th October to celebrate the first day of the\u00a010,000 steps challenge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Campuses:<\/strong> Alfred, Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland and Parkville<\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/search\/?category_id=-1&amp;campus_id=-1&amp;keywords=steps+walk&amp;type=upcoming&amp;sort=date&amp;action_search=Search\">Register online <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<h3>Just 15 minutes to get your health checked!<\/h3>\n<p>We often prioritise our daily duties at the expense of our own health and wellbeing. Spend just<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2242\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/10\/workhealth3-resize.jpg\" alt=\"workhealth3 resize\" width=\"264\" height=\"214\" \/> 15 minutes learning more about your vital health risks through a free, confidential health check in November.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will receive immediate, confidential results and advice on blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, heart and stroke risk and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gobookings.com.au\/Monash_University\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Make your booking online today!<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Department bookings: <\/strong>If you would like to offer free health checks for your department staff (minimum 10) please contact <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/span><\/a> with your preferred dates and campus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<h3><span> <\/span><a name=\"wb4\"><\/a>Interested in a lunchtime pilates or boxing program?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span>The Staff Wellbeing and Activity Program (<span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/swap-brochure.pdf\"><span style=\"color: blue\">SWAP) <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span>provid<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2064\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/08\/group-exercise-image-f.jpg\" alt=\"group-exercise-image-f\" width=\"343\" height=\"220\" \/>es tailored pilates, boxing, yoga and zumba, Fit Camp for Monash staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span>Wellbeing @ Monash is recruiting participants interested in joining a 6 week yoga, pilates or boxing lunchtime program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Anticipated to start early November<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span><strong>Price:<\/strong> $54 per person for the 6 week program (x1 45minute class per week)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span><strong>How to register:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Register your interest for <\/span><a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu?subject=Boxing%20ADD%20YOUR%20CAMPUS\">Boxing<\/a> and list your campus<br \/>\nRegister your interest for <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu?subject=SWAP%20Yoga%20-ADD%20YOUR%20CAMPUS\">Yoga<\/a> and list your campus<br \/>\nRegister your interest for <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu?subject=SWAP%20Pilates%20-%20ADD%20YOUR%20CAMPUS\">Pilates<\/a><span> and list your campus<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span> <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\">6 week lunchtime yoga program at Clayton<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2064\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/08\/group-exercise-image-f.jpg\" alt=\"group-exercise-image-f\" width=\"343\" height=\"220\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span>Join a 6 week yoga program at Clayton<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span><strong>Dates:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-family: Arial\">12.15-1pm on Friday 18<sup><span>th<\/span><\/sup> and 25<sup><span>th<\/span><\/sup>October, 1<sup><span>st<\/span><\/sup>, 8<sup><span>th<\/span><\/sup>, 15<sup><span>th<\/span><\/sup> and 22<sup><span>nd<\/span><\/sup>November<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span><strong>Venue: <\/strong><\/span>18<sup>th<\/sup> and 25<sup>th<\/sup> October \u2013 Engineering Hall 3, Building 60, Clayton<\/p>\n<p>1<sup>st<\/sup>, 8<sup>th<\/sup>, 15<sup>th<\/sup>, 22<sup>nd<\/sup> November \u2013 Monash Sport, Clayton<\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span><strong>Price:<\/strong> $54 per person for the 6 week program (x1 45minute class per week)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><strong>Ready to get active?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please download the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/swap-pre-exercise-health-screen-form.pdf\">Pre-exercise Health Screen form<\/a> and return to <a href=\"\/\/ad.monash.edu\/shared\/OHS\/General\/Health\/Wellbeing\/Current\/SWAP\/2013\/Sem%202%20bookings\/melanie.elston@monash.edu\">melanie.elston@monash.edu<\/a> then <a href=\"http:\/\/ecommerce.gen.monash.edu.au\/categories.asp?cID=73\">make payment online <\/a>with a credit card no later than Friday 11th October<\/p>\n<p>Any questions can be sent to <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Proudly presented by Wellbeing @ Monash and Monash Sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;background: white\"><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Healthy cooking demonstrations: Learn to create simple, healthy and delicious meals!<\/h3>\n<div>Wellbeing at Monash are proud trial a staff cooking demonstration that will focus on healthy eating.<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2115\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/cooking-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Chef cooking steak CIA Greystone\" width=\"392\" height=\"261\" \/><\/div>\n<div>The demonstration will be facilitated by Dr Ricardo Costa, a registered Monash dietitian and nutritionist from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, who will inspire you make healthier eating choices and teach you skills to create simple, healthy meals.<\/div>\n<div><strong> <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday 24th October: 12:30pm-1:30pm<\/div>\n<div><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Room G19, Strip Meeting Room, Building 75, Clayton. Sorry fully booked,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/70466\/\">register on the waitlist<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong> <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong> <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday 14th November: 12:30pm-1:30pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Clayfield room A1.34, Building A, Caulfield<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/70467\/\">Register online<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong> <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong> <\/strong><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">Essence of health 5 week programs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2002\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/07\/ESSENCE-Program-Image-v1.JPG\" alt=\"ESSENCE Program Image (v1)\" width=\"207\" height=\"337\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span>The <span>Essence<\/span> of Health is a model for enhancing wellbeing and sustainable performance as well as the prevention and management of chronic illness. <span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span><span>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<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span><span>This 5 week program will explore the <span>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<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span>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<p><strong>Caulfield 5 week program:<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Session dates: <\/strong>28 October, 11, 18, 25 November and 2 December.<br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <\/strong>Room 471, Level 4, Building B, Caulfield<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/70414\/\"><strong>Register online <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essence of health 1 hr introductory seminar \u2013 Caulfield<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Date: <\/strong>Tuesday 8<sup>th<\/sup> October, 12.15-1pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <\/strong>Building C, level 5, room 11, Caulfield<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/70416\/\"><strong>Register online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coping with change seminar, 10th October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of Mental Health Week, the University EAP provider ResolutionsRTK will provide a presentation on coping with change.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2124\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/Coping-with-change.jpg\" alt=\"Coping-with-change\" width=\"280\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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<p>\u00b7 The nature of change<br \/>\n\u00b7 The impact and psychology of change<br \/>\n\u00b7 Understanding the obstacles and barriers to change<br \/>\n\u00b7 The keys to building personal resilience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday 10<sup>th<\/sup> October, 12.30-1.30pm<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Lecture Theatre E3, Ground Level, Building 32, Clayton<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week-clayton.html\"><strong>Register online <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Skin cancer prevention seminar; an investment in your health <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Staff are invited to attend a new wellbeing seminar on skin cancer prevention.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2118\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/skincancer.jpg\" alt=\"skincancer\" width=\"185\" height=\"273\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Delivered by Sue Dixon, radiographer at Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre, the seminar will cover<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Causes and risk factors for skin cancers<br \/>\n&#8211; Different types of skin cancers (Melanoma vs Non-melanoma skin cancers)<br \/>\n&#8211; Detection of skin cancer \u2013 what to watch our for<br \/>\n&#8211; Prevention and the importance of self awareness of your skin<br \/>\n<strong>&#8211; <\/strong>Treatment of skin cancer<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clayton:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Date: Tuesday 12th November, 12.15pm-1.15pm<br \/>\nVenue: Building 8, Rotunda Theatre R3<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/70435\/\"><strong>Register online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Caulfield: <\/strong><br \/>\nDate: Tuesday 19th November, 2013, 12.15pm-1.15pm<br \/>\nVenue: Building H, Basement level, Lecture Theatre HB32<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/70434\/\"><strong>Register online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Staff from other campuses are invited to express their interest by emailing <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a>, please state your campus and skin cancer seminar in the subject.<\/p>\n<h3>Diabetes prevention seminar &#8211; are you at risk?<\/h3>\n<p>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<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2146\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/life-diabetesd.jpg\" alt=\"life diabetesd\" width=\"259\" height=\"259\" \/>e prevented.<\/p>\n<p>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<ul>\n<li>What is diabetes?<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms and complications of diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Risk factors linked to type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<li>How to prevent type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/diabetes-life-program.html\" target=\"_blank\">Divisional <em>Life!<\/em> program <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 15th October, 1.15-2.15pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <\/strong>Lecture theatre H7, Building 11<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/71025\/\"><strong>Register online <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Cycling seminar and on campus event<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Women &amp; Cycling: <\/strong>Ladies, take your riding to the next level, get into new disciplines of riding and be inspired by some pretty awesome women. Oh, and did we mention there will be cupcakes and sparkling wine? Everyone gets a goody bag, and we&#8217;ve got some great door prizes.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2212\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/10\/cyclists.jpg\" alt=\"cyclists\" width=\"346\" height=\"235\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All proceeds go to charity, supporting my fundraising ride from Melbourne to Sydney for the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.future2foundation.org.au\/events\/wheelclassic\"> Future2 Foundation. <\/a><strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday 24th October, 6pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Bicycle Network, Bourke Street, Melbourne<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong> $15<br \/>\nFor more details and tickets visit <a href=\"bikeseminar.wordpress.com\">bike seminar <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clayton Campus Quest: <\/strong>Join the 1st annual Clayton Campus Quest! It will be a fun Bike\/Walk\/Run across, through, over and under 10km of the Clayton campus for a duration of one hour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 16th October, 4-5pm<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Monash Sport BBQ area, Monash University Clayton Campus<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong> $20 per participant<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/monashunibug\/clayton-campus-quest\">Register online <\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\u2018Like\u2019 Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"www.facebook.com\/WellbeingAtMonash\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/02\/facebook-like.jpg\" alt=\"facebook like\" width=\"146\" height=\"71\" \/><\/a>Get information about the latest events, special offers, discounts and news by liking Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellbeingAtMonash\">Like Wellbeing at Monash on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">Order a delicious fruit box for your next staff meeting or event<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\">At Monash we encourage staff\u00a0 to make the healthy choice when providing food for staff meetings and events. Why not try a delicious box of fruit at your next meeting and event?<\/p>\n<p>FruitAddicts offers Monash departments an excellent fresh<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2220\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/10\/FruitBanner3.jpg\" alt=\"FruitBanner3\" width=\"335\" height=\"126\" \/> box of fruit, with free delivery to Monash campuses and 10% discount off the following prices &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Box of 30 fruit pieces $24<br \/>\nBox of 45 fruit pieces $34<br \/>\nBox of 60 fruit pieces $44<\/p>\n<p>To order contact Steve at <a href=\"http:\/\/fruitaddicts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FruitAddicts<\/a> or phone 1300 438 378 and quote &#8216;Monash Wellbeing&#8217;.\u00a0 Payment can be made via cheque, credit card or monthly invoicing.<\/p>\n<p>You can order these and find many more suggestions in our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/health-smart-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Health Smart Healthy Catering brochure<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/intranet.monash.edu.au\/finance\/purchase-to-payment\/strategic-procurement\/products\/buying-guide\/catering\/\" target=\"_blank\">Catering How To Buy Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span><span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span><span> <\/span><\/span><span><span>Do you cycle to work or run\/walk regularly at lunchtime?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The University Wellbeing KPI aims to achieve 30% participation<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2085\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/08\/walking22ripa_400.jpg\" alt=\"WALKING22ripA.jpg\" width=\"216\" height=\"193\" \/> in wellbeing events and programs.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Regularly is defined as at least once per week, for a minimum of 30 minutes during your work day (Monday to Friday).<\/p>\n<p>Log your participation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.monash.edu\/scsd\/ohs\/wellbeing\/\">Wellbeing KPI form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-US\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span><span>Save 3 lives in 30 minutes, mobile blood bank at Clayton campus, 23-25 October<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2210\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/10\/red-cross-blood.jpg\" alt=\"red cross blood\" width=\"335\" height=\"160\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span><span>Monash staff and students will have the opportunity to donate blood during October when the Red Cross mobile blood bank will be on site at the Clayton campus.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The blood bank will be located in the Engineering Building 4\/60 on the Clayton campus from Wednesday 23 &#8211; Friday 26 October, 9.30am \u2013 3.30pm.<\/p>\n<p>To secure your appointment to donate, call 13 14 95 or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.donateblood.com.au\">www.donateblood.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Superannuation for women seminar<\/h3>\n<p>Surveys consistently demonstrate that the level of retirement savings of women tend to be significantly lower than men due to different working patterns, family responsibilities and relationship breakdowns. This session is suitable for women of all ages who would like to develop a better understanding of financial matters and be more active in managing their retirement savings. The seminar will cover issues such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how much do I need in retirement?<\/li>\n<li>government contribution incentives<\/li>\n<li>career breaks<\/li>\n<li>understanding your investment risk profile<\/li>\n<li>accessing benefits<\/li>\n<li>superannuation &amp; your estate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 9th October, light refreshments 3.30-4, seminar 4-4-5pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Science Building 25, Lecture Theatre S3, Clayton Campus<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisuper.com.au\/learning-centre\/seminars-and-webinars\/superannuation-for-women?venue=Monash+University\">Register online <\/a>by\u00a0Tuesday 08 October.<\/p>\n<h3><span><span> <\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span><span>Lunchtime Weight Watchers Program<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Staff the opportunity to enrol in a new Weight Watchers Program. With the convenience of weekly <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2143\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/WeightWatchers2.gif\" alt=\"WeightWatchers2\" width=\"180\" height=\"72\" \/>meetings on campus*, you\u2019ll get the guidance that you need to succeed and stay on track to achieve your weight loss and lifestyle goals<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the program:<\/strong> The program consists of one weekly lunchtime meeting for 13 weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $19.50 per session for 13 week program. Payment can be in cash, credit card or pay $50 upfront then 3 monthly instalments. Some private health insurance providers provide a partial refund.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><strong>How to register:<\/strong> Send your interest to join the next program to <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/span><\/a> with WW and your campus in the subject line.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #333333\"><span style=\"color: #333333\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #333333\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">Do you wear glasses? Monash eye glasses collection<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1870\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/04\/rotary-eye-glasses.jpg\" alt=\"rotary eye glasses\" width=\"131\" height=\"146\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #333333\"><span style=\"color: #333333\">Do you have old eye glasses sitting in your desk draw? Wellbeing @ Monash is now collecting used eye glasses for the Lions Recycle For Sight Program.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Send your unwanted eye glasses via internal mail to Wellbeing @ Monash &#8211; OHS, Building 40P, Clayton<\/p>\n<h3>Get active at Gippsland, Parkville and Berwick<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Get active at Gippsland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Gippsland campus walking group takes place every Monday and Thursday from 12:30pm &#8211; 1:00pm. Meet upstairs at the Knuckle outside the eSolutions area (1N-209). Email Vonnie <a href=\"mailto:vonnie.boreham@monash.edu\" target=\"_blank\">vonnie.boreham@monash.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Get active at Parkville<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Free Get Active classes including:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Boxing: Mondays and Wednesdays 5pm at Cossar Hall<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1728\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/02\/iStock_000008314116XXLarge.jpg\" alt=\"iStock_000008314116XXLarge\" width=\"252\" height=\"168\" \/><br \/>\nYoga: Tuesday 12pm at Cossar Hall<br \/>\nBoot Camp: Wednesdays 7.30am meet at the Flagpole<br \/>\nMindfulness meditation: Wednesdays 1.15pm, Pharmaceutics meeting room<br \/>\nDynamic yoga: Thursday 5pm at Cossar Hall<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Get active at Berwick<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Free Get ACtive classes are available to staff at Berwick campus, including:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Yoga: Monday&#8217;s 1.30pm &#8211; 2.15pm<br \/>\nZumba: Wednesday&#8217;s 1.30pm &#8211; 2.15pm<br \/>\nVenue: Nossal High School in the Gymnasium building<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For detailed class information visit<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/about\/berwick.html\"> Berwick Sport webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Competition winners and your chance to win<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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) <a href=\"mailto:monash.wellbeing@adm.monash.edu.au?subject=Feedback\">Provide feedback<\/a> via email <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a name=\"sport\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\" style=\"text-align: left\">Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n<h3>The Doug Ellis Swimming Pool is reopening<a href=\"https:\/\/fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net\/hphotos-ak-prn2\/1294503_10151725599808292_1634994527_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\" src=\"https:\/\/fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net\/hphotos-ak-prn2\/1294503_10151725599808292_1634994527_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal\"><span>Good news! The Doug Ellis Pool reopened this Monday 7 October.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal\"><span style=\"color: #141414;font-family: ArialMT, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">Monash Sport thanks you for your patience during this closedown period, and reminds you that your membership will became active again from Monday 7 October when the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool reopened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal\"><span style=\"color: #141414;font-family: ArialMT, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\">We are excited to report that the newly laid floor surface will provide an improved aquatic environment, and the upgrades to the spa and change room refurbishments are well underway, with temporary change room facilities currently in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">Updates on the works can be found on our<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"> <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/sport\/aquatics\/pool-closure.html\">website<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"sp2\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: bold\" src=\"http:\/\/monash.edu.au\/sport\/assets\/images\/s1-2013-member-promo-highlight-sta-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"191\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Health and Fitness Options for Monash University Staff<\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Monash Sport, we want all Monash University staff members to have a happy and healthy lifestyle. Because of this, we have introduced Health and Fitness Options for Monash University Staff. The variety of options available has been tailored so that each and every staff member is able to join the centre and able to achieve their fitness goals whether it is individually or as a group.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Health and Fitness Options for Monash University Staff includes <a href=\"http:\/\/intranet.monash.edu.au\/sport\/memberships.html\">Centre memberships<\/a>, participation in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/swap.html\">SWAP Group Exercise<\/a> and casual visits.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For any further enquiries please <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/about\/contact-us.html\">contact our friendly staff<\/a> or come down and visit us with your voucher for a <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/memberships\/trial.html\">7 Day Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Small Group Training<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/assets\/images\/highlight-energise.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fit Camp has a new look!\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/health-fitness\/programs\/small-group-training.html\" target=\"_new\">ENERGISE<\/a> is a six week fun, social, challenging and rewarding way of training. For those about to embark on their first fitness program or looking for a new challenge\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/health-fitness\/programs\/small-group-training.html\" target=\"_new\">ENERGISE <\/a>is for you.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/health-fitness\/programs\/small-group-training.html\" target=\"_new\">ENERGISE <\/a>sessions are conducted by fully qualified health and fitness instructors who will motivate participants to challenge their current fitness levels whilst still being able to tailor the program to suit all individuals&#8217; needs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/health-fitness\/programs\/small-group-training.html\" target=\"_new\">ENERGISE<\/a> is run across Monash University Caulifield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses with programs starting throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To register your interest or for further information, please contact:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Caulfield: 9903 2358 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:fitness.caulfield@monash.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:fitness.caulfield@monash.edu\">fitness.caulfield@monash.edu<\/a><br \/>\nClayton: 9905 4103 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:clayton.fitness@monash.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:clayton.fitness@monash.edu\">clayton.fitness@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/health-fitness\/programs\/small-group-training.html\">or see our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Social<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a name=\"sp4\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Group Fitness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/assets\/newsletters\/new-bikes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>New Pilates Class at Clayton<\/h3>\n<p>Due to popular demand we have put on a NEW pilates Class at Clayton, Wednesday 7.30pm. Come along and get your pilates on!<\/p>\n<h3>New Cycle Bikes<\/h3>\n<p>At Clayton we are very excited to announce the arrival of new Spin bikes. The provider that was chosen wasBLUE FITNESS. They are a global leader in indoor cycling training, education and equipment and have developed a bike designed to fit all shapes, sizes and abilities. BLUE FITNESS currently house equipment in a range of high volume use facilities including Universities, private health clubs, community Leisure centres and defence force facilities. We hope you enjoy the bikes as much as we do.<\/p>\n<h3>Cycle Extra Performance<\/h3>\n<p>This 60 minute class will be running for a 5 week trial starting Thursday 17 October at 5:30pm.<\/p>\n<p>Cycle Extra Performance is ideal for more experienced participants who seek a more challenging workout to build higher levels of strength, endurance and fitness in a full &#8216;hour of power&#8217;. Burn more calories than you thought possible!<\/p>\n<h3>New Cycle class at Caulfield<\/h3>\n<p>Caulfield has introduced a new cycle class on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm.<\/p>\n<p>During the month of October this class will be free for all members.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cyclist or class participant, the class is at a level whereby all can participate. Adrian our instructor will certainly put you through your paces.<\/p>\n<p>Put your cycle training into action at this year&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\/atb.html\">Around the Bay in a Day<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/health-fitness\/group-fitness\/\">Collect your Semester 2 timetable from Service Desks today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>See our <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/health-fitness\/group-fitness\/class-descriptions.html\">website for full class descriptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"sp5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\">Tennis $2 Happy Hour<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\" src=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/assets\/images\/happy-hour-hlb-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\">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<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\">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 \u2013 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu.au\/sport\/bookings\/clayton\/\" target=\"_blank\">court booking information<\/a> on our website.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\">Fitness Connect<\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/health-fitness\/fitness-connect.html\" target=\"_blank\">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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/sport\/health-fitness\/fitness-connect.html\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"MsoNormal\">TeamMONASH news<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Australian University Games<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-4PvTMk7LEGM\/Uk4e09ot_iI\/AAAAAAAAAac\/zJf4X3a9RJI\/s640\/IMG_2408.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/h3>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">After a week of hard work, perspiration and celebration, TeamMONASH has finished in second place overall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The final results placed Melbourne University first, Monash second and University of Sydney in third place.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u201cThe team performed with amazing spirit and great determination this year, it was a great effort,\u201d says TeamMONASH Director Martin Dolton.\u00a0 \u201cSo close but yet so far, watch this space in 2014!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">The Monash\u2019s final medal tally stood at 8 gold, 13 silver and 7 bronze.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Melbourne University beat Monash to the finish line with 10 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u201cCongratulations to everyone for all the hard work his week,\u201d says TeamMONASH Captain, Elly Thorne.\u00a0 \u201cIt was a great time, a great effort and I\u2019m looking forward to the 2014 AUG.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Fellow TeamMONASH Captain Nick Cox also gave his congratulations to his fellow TeamMONASH athletes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">\u201cWe\u2019re enormously proud of every individual involved and how we\u2019ve banded together as a team,\u201d Nick says.\u00a0 \u201cNot only are we the biggest team, but we\u2019re the proudest.\u00a0 Well done to everyone in TeamMONASH.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Furthermore, 55 Monash students were recipients of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisport.com.au\/Events\/Results\/Documents\/AUG13_Green%20and%20Gold_FinalTeamList.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Green and Gold team places<\/a>, recognising them as the &#8216;best of the best&#8217; in their chosen sport.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">With a result to be proud of, TeamMONASH looks forward to next year and to take their performance up a notch, build off the results of 2013 and bring home the gold in 2014 Australian University Games.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: small\">Full results can be found on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisport.com.au\/Events\/Results\/Pages\/2013AUGResults.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Australian University Sport website<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\"><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Melbourne Marathon and Around the Bay in a Day<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now is your chance to get fit, get social and get involved by participating in the <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\/melbourne-marathon.html\">Melbourne Marathon<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\/atb.html\">Around the Bay in a Day<\/a> with <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/\">TeamMONASH!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get together a group of friends, pull on the Monash blue and on October 31 participate with TeamMONASH in either the Melbourne Marathon\u2019s 3km walk, 5.7km or 10km run, or challenge yourself and your friends to the 21km half marathon\u2026 or run the full 42km!<\/p>\n<p>If running is not your thing, get on the Monash gear and try the Around the Bay in a Day cycling challenge on October 20! You can take on the scenic 50km or 100km ride, or test yourself and your friends with the 135km, 210km or 250km cycling options!<\/p>\n<p>When you and your friends participate with TeamMONASH\u2122 you get to:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hang out with other TeamMONASH participants in our marquee before and after the events<\/li>\n<li>Access FREE massages and face painting on the day (Melbourne Marathon only)<\/li>\n<li>Support great charities with great causes<\/li>\n<li>Receive a FREE TeamMONASH singlet if you\u2019re a first time participant from Monash University\u2019s students, staff or alumni<\/li>\n<li>Be a part of Australia\u2019s, and Monash\u2019s, great sporting tradition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re walking, running or cycling, this is a great chance to be active and raise money for a good cause, regardless of age or fitness level.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">For more information or to register visit TeamMONASH\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\/melbourne-marathon.html\">Melbourne Marathon<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\/atb.html\">Around the Bay in a Day<\/a> information pages.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Chancellor&#8217;s Cup Golf Day &#8211; Friday 15 November<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">The Chancellor\u2019s Cup Golf Day is a fundraising opportunity for Monash University affiliated sporting clubs across all campuses. Your involvement on the day will assist our clubs to raise much needed funds for their on going initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The handicap format will provide the basis for a great day of golf on one of Melbourne\u2019s most prestigious courses at the Spring Valley Golf Club. Throughout the day various competitions will be held including, longest drive and nearest the pin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\/chancellors-cup.html\">See our website for registrations and more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 15px;line-height: 21px\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\" style=\"text-align: left\">Melbourne Zoo Trip<\/h3>\n<p>Come join Monash University for a fun day exploring Melbourne Zoo<\/p>\n<p>Date: Friday 25 October, 2013<\/p>\n<p>Time: 10am\u20133pm<\/p>\n<p>Cost: $25 (Includes bus transfers, entry, lunch and fun activities)<\/p>\n<p>Monash students and staff only.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings: <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/monashzootrip\">bit.ly\/monashzootrip<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enquiries: <a href=\"mailto:karyn.howarth@monash.edu\">karyn.howarth@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-size: 16px;padding-bottom: 0.25em;font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height: normal;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: small\"><span style=\"line-height: normal\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"discounts\"><\/a>Employee benefits and discounts<\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\">Did you know Monash staff have access to a range of employee benefits and discounts including accommodation, travel insurance, airport parking and car hire. Read more information in the range of <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\"><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a>Up to 50% off Peppers and Mantra Resorts<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1904\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/05\/Amphora.jpg\" alt=\"Amphora\" width=\"299\" height=\"192\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\">Staff have access to the exclusive Departure Lounge with discounted rates at selected Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree properties throughout Australia, Bali and New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\">Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/portals\/4\/pdfs\/2013-October-Flyer.pdf\">October specials here <\/a>. See the flyer for travel dates and specials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>To book<\/strong> visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/\">Departure Lounge<\/a> and enter the password: monashstaff\u00a0\u00a0 Rates are best when searching for 3 night+ stays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3 class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\" style=\"text-align: left\"><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2149 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/09\/nab-at-work2.jpg\" alt=\"nab at work2\" width=\"516\" height=\"87\" \/> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As a Monash employee you can now access a range of banking and financial benefits including competitive rates on home lending and other NAB financial products, discounted movie tickets, computers, travel, shopping and much more from a range of top brands.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<ul>\n<li>Preferential rate of 0.7% p.a. less than the standard variable home loan rate for both owner-occupied and residential investment home loans. For higher loan amounts, additional benefits may be negotiated.<\/li>\n<li>First year annual fee waiver for NAB Choice Package under NAB@work (saving $395).<\/li>\n<li>Home lending: 50% discount on the standard application fee for home loans (saving of $300).<\/li>\n<li>Term deposits: Receive a 0.25% p.a. bonus on the standard rates or 0.10% p.a. bonus on the blackboard special rate. This offer is available for deposit amounts of $5,000 \u2013 $250,000 for terms of 6-24 months, for online applications through NAB@work.<\/li>\n<li>Dining: Special offers on a wide range of restaurants around Australia including local eateries and premium restaurants.<\/li>\n<li>Shopping: Special offers on an extensive array of quality brands, products and services through telephone based and online service providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>For more information <\/strong>about the NAB@work program visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">Monash eployee benefits and discounts webpage<strong> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-size: 16px;padding-bottom: 0.25em;font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height: normal;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\">10% off Rydges, Art Series and QT Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/h3>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-size: 16px;padding-bottom: 0.25em;font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height: normal;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\">Enter the Monash Corporate ID at 40 Rydges, Art Series and QT Hotels &amp; Resorts in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10% off all your accommodation bookings<\/li>\n<li>Best rates online guaranteed<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1951\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/05\/QT_Pool_Shot.jpg\" alt=\"QT_Pool_Shot\" width=\"390\" height=\"198\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To start saving:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit any of the hotel websites and select your preferred location and stay dates<\/li>\n<li>Enter the Monash Corporate ID: PC102298 in the text box and save 10% off the best rates<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a name=\"teammonash\"><\/a>BUPA health insurance staff discount<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bupa.com.au\/\">Bupa (formerly HBA)<\/a> provides staff access to a Monash Corporate Health Insurancec Plan, with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your premiums paid through direct debit\/credit card<\/li>\n<li>Savings on corporate products including Top, Intermed<a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1614 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2012\/11\/bupa-corp.jpg\" alt=\"bupa corp\" width=\"210\" height=\"100\" \/><\/strong><\/a>iate and Saver Hospital cover,<\/li>\n<li>Access to Corporate Advantage, Classic and Essentials extras (with a minimum of 70% back on most services),<\/li>\n<li>No gap dental for children<\/li>\n<li>A single room or your money back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For pricing and detailed information see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">staff benefits and discounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Change to how your pay for your health insurance<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; New members who join BUPA from 1st August will only have the option of direct debit\/credit card payment. There will be no changes for existing members who pay through payroll deductions.<\/p>\n<h3>Travelling soon? Discounted Virgin and Qantas lounge access<\/h3>\n<p>Sign up for a discounted airport lounge membership for Qantas and Virgin and enjoy the benefits!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/intranet.monash.edu.au\/finance\/purchase-to-payment\/strategic-procurement\/travel\/airlinememberships\/index.html\">Qantas Club memberships <\/a>offer heavily discounted rates that can be salary sacrificed; pricing: $316 (one year) or $560.89 (two years) plus $230.00 joining fee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a href=\"http:\/\/intranet.monash.edu.au\/finance\/purchase-to-payment\/strategic-procurement\/travel\/airlinememberships\/index.html\">Virgin Australia lounge corporate memberships<\/a> offer a special price of $200 per year with a $100 joining fee.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">Airport Lounge discounts <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>Free Comedy Club tickets<\/h3>\n<p>The Comedy Club at the Athenaeum Th<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1905\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/05\/comedy-club.jpg\" alt=\"comedy club\" width=\"196\" height=\"134\" \/>eatre is offering Monash staff a great range of weekly offers, including complimentary tickets.<\/p>\n<p>View the line up of comedians <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecomedyclub.com.au\/whats_on_upstairs_%28ath%29.html\">online.<\/a> All complimentary tickets are for the show only. Dinner and show tickets can be upgraded for the discounted price of $35pp (normally $45pp). For detailed information see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">staff discounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Flower delivery and green gifts<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy 10% off a delicious range of chocolate bouquets, cake pops, choc dipped strawberries and beautiful ham-pers all handmade with love at Edible Blooms. <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2079\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/08\/edible-blooms2.jpg\" alt=\"edible blooms2\" width=\"429\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Green Thumb Gifts range of flowering plants, herbs and trees are not only perfect for marking special occasions and celebrating the mo-ment, but once planted they provide a lasting memory of important life events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staff offer: <\/strong>Enter the promotional code MONASH in the checkout stage on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.edibleblooms.com.au\">www.edibleblooms.com.au<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenthumbgifts.com.au\">www.greenthumbgifts.com.au<\/a> to receive 10% off the product total. 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