In the November edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Congratulations to eSols – Spartans who have taken out first place honours with Persian Catwalk in second and Combat Warriors in third place in the 2013 10,000 Steps Challenge <\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Individual and team prizes\u00a0will be presented at the upcoming celebratory event to be held on the 21st November.<\/strong> Provost & Senior Vice-President, Professor Edwina Cornish, will open the celebrations.\u00a0 This will be followed by a panel of experts\u00a0from the BASE (Be Active Sleep and Eat),\u00a0a world first centre – bringing together research into sleep, nutrition and exercise\u00a0– who will be on hand to answer your questions\u00a0and provide\u00a0practical information, guidance and tips on how you\u00a0to enhance\u00a0your nutrition, sleep and physical activity!\u00a0\u00a0 To attend the celebratory event,\u00a0click here<\/a><\/p>\n More than\u00a02500 staff are taking part in the challenge which commenced on Monday 14th October and will conclude this Friday 8th November.<\/strong> All members still competing will need to log their steps no later than Tuesday 12th November.<\/strong><\/p>\n We often prioritise our daily duties at the expense of our own h<\/p>\n ealth and wellbeing. Spend just Participants will receive immediate, confidential results and advice on blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, heart and stroke risk and more.<\/p>\n Make your booking online today!<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Department bookings: <\/strong>If you would like to offer free health checks for your department staff (minimum 10) please contact wellbeing@monash.edu<\/span><\/a> with your preferred dates and campus.<\/p>\n Skin cancer prevention seminar; an investment in your health <\/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 – 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 Wellbeing at Monash are proud trial a staff cooking demonstration that will focus on healthy eating.<\/p><\/div>\n White Ribbon Day Breakfast 2013 Take a stand against physical and sexual violence against women and show your support on Monday 25 November by joining the Monash White Ribbon Day Breakfast.<\/p>\n One in three Australian women over the age of 15 has experienced physical or sexual violence at some time in their lives. \u00a0 The White Ribbon Campaign is the first male-led campaign to end violence against women in the world.<\/p>\n Professor James Ogloff for Centre for Forensic Behavio<\/p>\n ur Science (Monash University) and Forensicare will MC the event while also facilitating an expert panel that will explore current issues, changes over time and future directions.<\/p>\n Event Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Monday 25 November, 7:30 \u2014 8.45 am For more details about this event and to register online, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Superannuation for women seminar, Alfred Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n 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. We can provide members with the tools to make well informed decisions about their financial future.\u00a0 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 Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, 26th November 2013, 1-2pm<\/p>\n Venue:<\/strong> Lecture Theatre, Alfred Centre, Level5, Alfred Hospital<\/p>\n Register online <\/a>by Monday, 25th November 2013.\u00a0 (There is no cost to attend this seminar. However registration is essential)<\/div>\n The Staff Wellbeing and Activity Program (SWAP) <\/a>provides tailored pilates, boxing, yoga and zumba, Fit Camp for Monash staff.<\/p>\n Wellbeing @ Monash is recruiting participants interested in joining a 6 week yoga, pilates or boxing lunchtime program.<\/p>\n Dates:<\/strong> Anticipated to start early November<\/p>\n Price:<\/strong> $54 per person for the 6 week program (x1 45minute class per week)<\/p>\n How to register: 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 FruitAddicts offers Monash departments an excellent fresh Box of 30 fruit pieces $24 To order contact Steve at FruitAddicts<\/a> or phone 1300 438 378 and quote \u2018Monash Wellbeing\u2019.\u00a0 Payment can be made via cheque, credit card or monthly invoicing.<\/p>\n 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>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/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 Staff the opportunity to enrol in a new Weight Watchers Program. With the convenience of weekly About the program:<\/strong> The program consists of one weekly lunchtime meeting for 13 weeks.<\/p>\n 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 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 Send your unwanted eye glasses via internal mail to Wellbeing @ Monash \u2013 OHS, Building 40P, Clayton<\/p><\/div>\n 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 The Health and Fitness Options for Monash University<\/p>\n Staff includes Centre memberships<\/a>, participation in the SWAP Group Exercise<\/a> and casual visits.<\/p>\n For any further enquiries please contact our friendly staff<\/a> or come down and visit us with your voucher for a 7 Day Trial<\/a><\/p>\n Are you ready to finish 2013 ENERGISED with a 5-week fitness program? ENERGISE<\/a> begins Tuesday 12 November and finishes Thursday 12 December The sessions are a combination of fun, hard work and group interaction, and will have you looking forward to coming along every time! Monash Sport at Caulfield is offering an exciting new summer time floor Pilates class.\u00a0 Pilates is a great way to improve your health and fitness through movement and strengthening and balance exercises.<\/p>\n The six week program will be focusing on stretching, strengthening and toning the body.<\/p>\n Details are as follows: <\/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 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 court booking information<\/a> on our website.<\/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>.<\/p>\n \n <\/a><\/p>\n Tuesday evenings at Clayton:<\/strong> Thursday evenings at Caulfield:<\/strong> Competition commences the week of Monday 25 November 2013!\u00a0 To be involved, get your team together, pick and name and register online now<\/a>!<\/p>\n Please note competitions do not run between 12 December and 14 January<\/em><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n From Thursday 7 November to January 2014 the Stadium Change Rooms will be undergoing an exciting\u00a0 refurbishment project.<\/p>\n When finished, the refurbishment project will: Temporary change facilities will be provided during the refurbishment project and existing lockers will be relocated to the central corridors nearer each temporary facility. All of our other services will continue operating as per usual. With the main pool area reopened, the change room area has undergone significant refurbishment throughout October. We look forward to opening the change rooms to our members and for everyone to enjoy the refurbished facilities.<\/p>\n 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 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 See our website for registrations and more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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 employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n 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 Download the November specials here <\/a>. See the flyer for travel dates and specials.<\/p>\n To book<\/strong> visit Departure Lounge<\/a> and enter the password: monashstaff Rates are best when searching for 3 night+ stays.<\/p>\n 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 Benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information <\/strong>about the NAB@work program visit the Monash eployee benefits and discounts webpage <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Enter the Monash Corporate ID at 40 Rydges, Art Series and Q To start saving:<\/p>\n\n
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Wellbeing at Monash Events and News<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Celebrating our 10,000 Steps Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Just 15 minutes to get your health checked!<\/h3>\n
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15 minutes learning more about your vital health risks through a free, confidential health check in November.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n– Different types of skin cancers (Melanoma vs Non-melanoma skin cancers)
\n– Detection of skin cancer \u2013 what to watch our for
\n– Prevention and the importance of self awareness of your skin
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\n<\/strong>Date: Tuesday 12th November, 12.15pm-1.15pm
\nVenue: Building 8, Rotunda Theatre R3
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\nDate: Tuesday 19th November, 2013, 12.15pm-1.15pm
\nVenue: Building H, Basement level, Lecture Theatre HB32
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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
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Interested in a lunchtime pilates or boxing program?<\/h3>\n
\n<\/strong>Register your interest for Boxing<\/a> and list your campus
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\nRegister your interest for Pilates<\/a> and list your campus<\/div>\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>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n
Order a delicious fruit box for your next staff meeting or event<\/h3>\n
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box of fruit, with free delivery to Monash campuses and 10% discount off the following prices –<\/p>\n
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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>\nDo you wear glasses? Monash eye glasses collection
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Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>Health and Fitness Options for Monash Staff<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>Energise – Five Week Summer Program!<\/h3>\n
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\nWe are offering a special $100 rate for the final ENERGISE<\/a> 2013 program at Caulfield.<\/p>\n
\nTime: 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
\nThis group training session will get the most out of your body and snap it into shape for summer.<\/p>\n
\nJoin today at the Monash Sport Service Desk or reply to this email.
\nHappy Training!<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/span>Six Week Pilates Program<\/h3>\n
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\nFriday 8 November to Friday 13 December, 7:00am – 8:00am $45.00
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Social Sport Summer Competition – Registrations are now open!
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\nNetball and indoor soccer<\/p>\nStadium Change Room Refurbishment<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022Provide an improved change and amenities environment for members and customers
\n\u2022Respond to significant customer feedback regarding the current condition of the change rooms.
\n\u2022Improve the provision of accessibility change facilities for people with a disability.<\/p>\n
\nWe apologise for the temporary disruption that this refurbishment project will cause to existing change room amenities. We are looking forward to delivering our members and customers significantly improved change facilities in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\nDoug Ellis Pool Update<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Chancellor’s Cup Golf Day – Friday 15 November<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>Employee benefits and discounts<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Up to 50% off Peppers and Mantra Resorts
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Bank Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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10% off Rydges, Art Series and QT Hotels & Resorts<\/h3>\n
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T Hotels & Resorts in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and receive:<\/p>\n\n
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