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- Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a>
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- Employee benefits and discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Wellbeing Events and News<\/h2>\n
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Monash University has joined forces with other Victorian Universities and announced its intention to go smoke-free over the next two years. Monash will take a staged approach to ban smoking on all its campuses and will move from the introduction of designated smoking points on 28 July 2014 to a total smoke free environment in 2016.\u00a0 Monash will provide support to staff and students who wish to quit smoking for a healthier life style. Stay tuned for more information in next month’s edition.\u00a0 This is part of a national health initiative by all Australian universities.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n
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All Monash staff are invited to take a step toward better health and participate in the lunchtime 3km walk or 5km run event.<\/p>\nDelivered in conjunction with Wellbeing at Monash, TeamMONASH, Monash Sport and Andrology Australia, the seventh bi-annual GLOBAL walk\/run\u00a0 \u2013 aims to increase the awareness and knowledge of men\u2019s health.<\/p>\n
Participation in this event will count towards your department Wellbeing KPI, aiming for 30% participation in wellbeing events.<\/p>\n
The first 100 staff who register for the event will go in the draw to win a $50 Myer voucher.<\/p>\n
Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 12.15pm-1pm
\nCampuses:<\/strong> Alfred, Bendigo, Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Parkville, Peninsula
\nCost:<\/strong> Gold coin donation to Andrology Australia. Light lunch provided.
\nTo register: <\/strong>Go to Global Walk\/Run<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Want to get fit at Clayton?
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<\/h3>\nWhy not have some fun whilst getting fit.\u00a0 Grab your colleagues and energise your body using the Staff Wellbeing and Activity Program (SWAP).\u00a0 You can join one of your faculty organised programs, or join one of the programs open to all staff.
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- Pilates Mondays <\/span>14,28 April, 5,12,19,26 May, 2,9 June<\/li>\n
- Boxing Tuesdays <\/span>15,29 April, 6,13,20,27 May, 3,10 June<\/li>\n
- Yoga Wednesdays <\/span>16,30 April, 7,14,21,28 May, 4,11 June<\/li>\n
- Energise Tuesdays <\/span>29 April, 6,13,20,27 May<\/li>\n
- Activate Fridays <\/span>2,9,16,23,30 May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click here <\/a>for further information.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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Easter is coming soon and is a day of celebration and indulgence.\u00a0 While it’s easy to go overboard at this great time, remember, it’s all about balance. Below are five tips that will help you during the Easter Break.<\/p>\n1. Start your day with a healthy breakfast <\/em>– that way you won’t fill up on too many of the easter goodies at lunch time.<\/p>\n
2. Get your fill of vegetables – <\/em>veggies and salad are low GI and will fill you up for longer, reducing the amount of sweets and chocolate you eat.<\/p>\n
3. Remember your serving sizes –<\/em> Serve more than half\u00a0 your plate with veggies, a quarter with grains and the other with protein.\u00a0 You’ll stay fuller for longer.<\/p>\n
4. Keep chocolate for dessert – <\/em>Its Easter and eating chocolate can be a treat for desert but remember, eating Easter eggs on an empty stomach will spike your blood sugar levels and put you on a hunger and energy level roller coaster.<\/p>\n
5. Drink Plenty of Water – <\/em>Drink water instead of sugary drinks or alcohol.<\/p>\n
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Never know what to cook for dinner our make for snacks and want to learn more about how to make healthy and tasty meals and snacks for you and your family? Well why not have a look at our healthy recipes online. <\/span><\/p>\nEach week we will be posting one healthy recipe on the Wellbeing at Monash Facebook page. <\/em>Simply like<\/a> our facebook page to keep yourself up-to-date with all our great recipes. And, if you’ve got a healthy recipe you’d like to share, simply post your healthy recipe on our facebook page.\u00a0 This week’s recipe is a delicious spiced fish with couscous.<\/em><\/a>
\n<\/span><\/p>\nCongratulations to Erin Quigley, who won last month’s post a recipe on facebook competition for her Flavour Filled Veggie Burgers recipe<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/span>If you don’t have facebook, don’t despair, all recipes will also be posted on our Healthy Recipes<\/a> <\/em>webpage.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/a> Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance<\/h3>\n
For staff:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/em><\/span>Register to take part in a 3.5 hour Mindfulness Workshop through. The workshop will e
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- the science, principles and practice of mindfulness<\/li>\n
- its applications in areas including wellbeing, mental health, and resilience<\/li>\n
- its role in leadership development<\/li>\n
- the capacity of mindfulness to enhance information processing, decision making and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Workshops are available in April, July, September and November. Register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n
For Supervisors:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
Supervisors are encouraged to take part in this 3.5 hour program which in addition to the above 4 points, also looks at what you can do as supervisors, to assist in the embedding of the mindfulness practice.<\/p>\n
The mindfulness program for supervisors is available online.<\/a><\/p>\n
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Expert nutrition advice at a great price!<\/h3>\nPrivate individual nutrition consultations are now available with an experienced and qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian at highly discounted rates for staff, friends and family of Monash University. The sessions are run by the Monash Nutrition Clinic is part of the Human Base (Be Active Sleep & Eat) Facility, in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science at Monash University.<\/p>\n
No referral is necessary to see the dietitian, and Medicare rebates only with an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC)<\/em> Pathway are available for chronic illnesses from your GP), private health insurance and DVA rebates are available.<\/p>\n
Appointments to see the dietitian are currently being taken for Thursday afternoons. All nutrition consultations are with a fully qualified and experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian. The clinic also delivers structured and supervised training for student dietitians, and at times, you may be asked if a student could be present during your consultation. This service is offered at a discounted rate to promote community wellness and student education. The cost is $60 for your first assessment and $40 for a review session. To make an appointment, call 99024298 or email nutrition.dietetics@monash.edu <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/a>Do you cycle to work or run\/walk regularly at lunchtime?
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in wellbeing events and programs.<\/p>\nStaff who regularly participate in a 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
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<\/a>Order a delicious fruit box for your next staff meeting or event<\/h3>\n
At Monash we encourage staff 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
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box of fruit, with free delivery to Monash campuses and 10% discount off the following prices –<\/p>\nBox of 30 fruit pieces $24
\nBox of 45 fruit pieces $34
\nBox of 60 fruit pieces $44<\/p>\nTo order contact Steve at FruitAddicts<\/a> or phone 1300 438 378 and quote \u2018Monash Wellbeing\u2019. 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
Do you wear glasses? Monash eye glasses collection
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<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\nDo 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>\n
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Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n
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Live Well with Monash Sport<\/h3>\n
Become a member with Monash Sport and receive four free weeks FREE off your membership!
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<\/p>\nFriday 11 April is your final day to get four free weeks of a health and fitness membership with Monash Sport when you sign up online for a direct debit membership.<\/p>\n
Monash staff who sign up via direct debit online for a health and fitness membership at the Caulfield, Clayton or Peninsula campuses by 11 April 2014 will get their first four weeks of membership for free.<\/p>\n
Balance your workload and maintain your health and fitness by becoming a member at Monash Sport. Dedicating as little as three hours per week to your physical health can have real impact on your overall wellbeing, and help you achieve your balance at Monash.<\/p>\n
Monash Sport memberships offer<\/a>:
\n\u2022 Free health assessment with unlimited reviews
\n\u2022 Free exercise program design and unlimited reviews
\n\u2022 Free fitness testing sessions\u2028Free Monash Sport member towel
\n\u2022 Discounted Monash rates
\n\u2022 Access to three on-campus health & fitness centres
\n\u2022 Genuine one-on-one service<\/p>\nIf you are a new member, Monash Sport’s qualified fitness instructors will help you carve out a pathway to achieve successful training results. If you have a higher level of fitness and want to achieve an even greater level, our health and fitness instructors will be able to meet your needs as well.<\/p>\n
Monash University staff rates are available to all current Monash University staff, and require a staff authentication. Please note that online memberships are only available for Direct Debit memberships.<\/p>\n
Find out more on the Monash Sport intranet<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Get Active Week at Monash Sport<\/strong><\/strong>
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<\/h3>\n<\/span>Monash Sport will look after your health and wellbeing during our Get Active Week with FREE activities, classes and events. Get Active Week will run during week 6 at Clayton (7 – 11 April).<\/p>\n
With events being held every day during the week, Get Active Week is here to help all Monash University staff and students get moving and get motivated \u2013 get involved today!<\/p>\n
The events happening daily differ from campus to campus. Look out for when we open our Health and Fitness facilities and Doug Ellis Pool for FREE entry. There will also be numerous chances to participate in FREE play \u2013 tennis, badminton, squash and more! There are also many FREE group fitness classes to try, ranging from Zumba toTHT to Swim Fit \u2013 there is something for everyone to enjoy during Get Active Week.<\/p>\n
Check out what is happening Clayton<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Exercise tip of the month – compound exercises<\/h3>\n
Compound exercises are multi joint exercises that work more than one muscle group at a time.
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<\/p>\nThere are a number of benefits of including compound movements in your program including increased calorie expenditure, increased joint stability and improved sports conditioning. As well this compound exercises can also have a cardiovascular benefit by keeping the heart rate elevated for longer periods of time compared to other types of resistance training such as isolation exercises.<\/p>\n
There are a number of different compound exercises that can benefit beginners all the way through to advanced levels of fitness. Some exercise examples for beginners may include dumbbell squats, chest press and assisted chin ups. While for advanced levels of fitness exercises such as bench press, kettelbell swings and dead lifts are all good forms of compound exercises.<\/p>\n
For more information on the benefits of compound exercises please see a health and fitness instructor.<\/p>\n
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Why am I Hungrier in the Winter?<\/h3>\n
In the cooler Autumn and Winter months when the temperature drops, your body temperature can drop also which can stimulate your appetite and hunger.
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<\/p>\nThermogenisis is a term to describe food’s overall warming effect on the body. Somewhere between 30 to 60 minutes after you eat, your body will generate about 10 percent more heat than when you have an empty stomach.<\/p>\n
This increased metabolism stems primarily from energy released during digestion. In short eating not only provides fuel but also increases heat production (warmth).<\/p>\n
Eat up, exercise and keep warm.<\/p>\n
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TeamMONASH news<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Participate in the annual Mother’s Day Classic event!<\/h3>\n
The annual event is being held Sunday, 11 May 2014 – get involved by registering to compete or putting your hand up to volunteer<\/a>!<\/p>\n
The Mother’s Day Classic is the biggest community fundraising event for breast cancer in Australia. With over 80,000 people participating nationally, this walk\/run event gives people the chance to make a real difference to the lives of those diagnosed with breast cancer.
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<\/p>\nParticipants who are a part of TeamMONASH\u2122 can select to compete in either the 4km run or 4km walk, or the 8km run or 8km walk.<\/p>\n
Be a part of a great day and a great cause and wear the TeamMONASH blue!<\/p>\n
For enquiries about TeamMONASH\u2122 or this event, please contact: participants@monash.edu or +61 3 9905 8823<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Employee benefits and discounts<\/h2>\n
Monash staff have access to a great range of employee benefits and discounts including accommodation, travel, travel insurance, airport parking and car hire and plenty more. Read more information in the range of employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Medibank joins Monash employee benefits program<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\nMedibank has partnered with Monash University to create a special corporate arrangement on health cover for you as a part of the Monash employee benefits program. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to when you join Medibank Corporate hospital and extras:<\/p>\n
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- An ongoing 8.3% discount \u2013 that\u2019s like getting one month of cover free each year<\/em>*<\/li>\n
- Discount applies to new and existing <\/strong><\/em>Medibank members but is based on premiums of equivalent and eligible Medibank retail covers and applies for the life of your corporate cover.<\/li>\n
- Tailored packages for every stage of life<\/li>\n
- No hospital excess for kids on family memberships+<\/li>\n
- 100% back on optical items at optical retailers, up to your annual limits#<\/li>\n
- Medibank hospital cover includes access to a range of health support services, including a 24\/7 health advice line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
And, join Medibank Corporate hospital and extras cover between 1 April and 15 May 2014 and get 1 month free*<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Get a quote or join by booking a face to face cover review by calling 131 680. Don\u2019t forget to mention this offer when you get a quote. *Conditions apply<\/p>\n
<\/a>Join the Travel club<\/h3>\n
Introducing Travel Club<\/strong>, the newest addition to
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Monash University Employee Benefit’s Program.<\/p>\nTravel Club is a private leisure club which gives you access to amazing holiday deals and discounts to destinations all over the world. Backed by the global Flight Centre Travel Group, Travel Club offers Monash University staff access to the best deals together with a dedicated, highly experienced consultant.<\/p>\n
As a member of Travel Club you will have access to specially negotiated holidays, products and services tailor-made for you.<\/p>\n
And, as a bonus, all Monash University staff who register<\/a> will receive a $50 gift voucher upfront, and one every year after that, to put toward their next holiday*. With Travel Club’s “Price Promise” you can be sure you’re getting the very best price, Travel club will beat any available quote you find*, that’s how committed they are to ensuring you have the best value experience every time you travel.<\/p>\n
So register today and start planning your next trip.\u00a0\u00a0 *Terms and Conditions apply.<\/p>\n
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Up to 50% off Peppers and Mantra Resorts
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<\/h3>\nStaff 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 April 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
<\/a>Bank Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\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
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- 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
- First year annual fee waiver for NAB Choice Package under NAB@work (saving $395).<\/li>\n
- Home lending: 50% discount on the standard application fee for home loans (saving of $300).<\/li>\n
- 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
- Dining: Special offers on a wide range of restaurants around Australia including local eateries and premium restaurants.<\/li>\n
- 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
For more information <\/strong>about the NAB@work program visit the Monash eployee benefits and discounts webpage <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>10% off Rydges, Art Series and QT Hotels & Resorts<\/h3>\n
Enter the Monash Corporate ID at 40 Rydges, Art Series and Q
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T Hotels & Resorts in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and receive:<\/p>\n- \n
- 10% off all your accommodation bookings<\/li>\n
- Best rates online guaranteed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To start saving:<\/p>\n
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- Visit any of the hotel websites and select your preferred location and stay dates<\/li>\n
- Enter the Monash Corporate ID: PC102298 in the text box and save 10% off the best rates<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/a> BUPA health insurance staff discount<\/h3>\n
- Discount applies to new and existing <\/strong><\/em>Medibank members but is based on premiums of equivalent and eligible Medibank retail covers and applies for the life of your corporate cover.<\/li>\n
- An ongoing 8.3% discount \u2013 that\u2019s like getting one month of cover free each year<\/em>*<\/li>\n
- Boxing Tuesdays <\/span>15,29 April, 6,13,20,27 May, 3,10 June<\/li>\n
- Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong>
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