{"id":2682,"date":"2014-09-02T17:18:05","date_gmt":"2014-09-02T06:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/?p=2682"},"modified":"2014-09-03T14:19:52","modified_gmt":"2014-09-03T03:19:52","slug":"wellbeing-monash-monash-sport-newsletter-%e2%80%93-september-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2014\/09\/02\/wellbeing-monash-monash-sport-newsletter-%e2%80%93-september-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing @ Monash &amp; Monash Sport newsletter \u2013 September 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Browse the Timeout newsletter for information on what&#8217;s new in  Wellbeing at Monash.  Read about the latest Wellbeing and Monash Sport  events, services and  activities.<\/p>\n<p>For information about latest events, special offers, discounts, and  news, subscribe to the newsletter by emailing wellbeing@monash.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the September edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/#wellbeing\"><strong>Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/#sport\">Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/#teammonash\">TeamMONASH news<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/#discounts\"><strong>Employee benefits and discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 Events and News<\/h2>\n<h3>Monash 10,000 Steps Challenge 2014: <em>Eat well, be active, stay healthy<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2716\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/08\/10000-steps-logo.jpg\" alt=\"10000 steps logo\" width=\"130\" height=\"74\" \/><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Registrations for the Monash 10,000 Steps Challenge 2014:\u00a0 <em>Eat well, be  active, stay healthy<\/em> will open on <strong>Monday, 29 September<\/strong>, with the  challenge commencing on the <strong>Monday, 27 October.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year our virtual destination will be going global with participants walking 2,080,000 steps around beautiful Malaysia, starting at the amazing Batu Caves, then wondering through the stunning Cameron Highlands and historical Malacca before finishing at the Petronas Towers.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge, which is open to all Monash staff, students and their family and friends will kick off with the Global Walk\/Run to motivate walkers.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to register from the 29 September at monash.edu\/wellbeing<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"ruok\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Remember, Thursday 11th September is Monash R U OK Day<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2666\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/07\/ruok-day-speech-bubbles.jpg\" alt=\"ruok-day-speech-bubbles\" width=\"166\" height=\"106\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Monash is proud to be a program partner of 2014 R U OK? Day.<\/p>\n<p>R U OK? Day is a national day of action that reminds us that every person and every conversation counts. Here&#8217;s some ways your department can get involved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage staff to register for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu.au\/staff-development\/ws\/work\/safetalk.html\">safeTALK, suicide awareness training<\/a> (3.5 hour course)<\/li>\n<li>Invite your mental health first aid ambassador to speak at your staff meeting<\/li>\n<li>Put on an event eg. Yellow food morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, lunchtime walk<\/li>\n<li>Promote the range of <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu.au\/counselling\/\">mental health services and resources<\/a> available to staff<\/li>\n<li>Include promotion in your newsletters, Facebook pages, webpages etc.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate yellow into your outfit<\/li>\n<li>Share Monash mental health resources (see <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu.au\/counselling\/r-u-ok-day.html\">flyers and posters online<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Allocate time for people to call a friend or family member during work hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information and copies of flyers, and posters, visit the Monash <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/counselling\/r-u-ok-day.html\">R\u00a0 U OK Day? website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Monday 8 September \u2013 The R U OK? Yellow Bus is coming to Clayton!<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2710\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/08\/ruok-bus1.jpg\" alt=\"ruok bus\" width=\"118\" height=\"104\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Become a Conversation Mate, and enjoy a free BBQ, performances, and lots of giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more on the <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu.au\/counselling\/ruokevents-clayton.html\">R U OK? Day Clayton events page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"club\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>A place to relax and stretch your mind<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2695\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/08\/clubs.jpg\" alt=\"clubs\" width=\"157\" height=\"104\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The recently refurbished Monash Club has many staff talking about the delicious food, friendly service and superior coffee.\u00a0 The best part is there\u2019s no membership fees so all staff are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>The Monash Club\u2019s the perfect place for staff to take time out for a coffee or something to eat, informal catch-ups and also more formal business meetings.\u00a0 The mix of indoor and outdoor spaces makes the Club suitable all-year round and comprises a bar and lounge, meeting room suites, business centre, private dining room, restaurant, courtyard and deck.<\/p>\n<p>The business centre is always available for casual use and has two desktop computers, a phone and printing services.\u00a0 Wireless internet is also available throughout the Club making it an ideal place for staff to work when visiting Clayton campus or for staff on Clayton campus to inspire work away from the office.<\/p>\n<p>St Ali is managing the day-to-day operations of the Club under a new brand, Victa &amp; Hoist.\u00a0 St Ali has been recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its coffee and is well-known by inner-city Melbourne coffee lovers.<\/p>\n<p>The Club\u2019s open weekday\u2019s to current and previous Monash staff, Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates, alumni and their guests.\u00a0 Takeaway and dine-in coffee is available from 7.30am, breakfast from 8 to 11am and lunch from 12 to 3pm.<\/p>\n<p>Take some time out for you and experience the all-new Monash Club.\u00a0 For further information including menus, photos and enquiries visit intranet.monash.edu\/club or email monash.club@monash.edu.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"bike\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2696\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/08\/bike.jpg\" alt=\"bike\" width=\"209\" height=\"137\" \/>Monash Share Bikes for All!<\/h3>\n<p>An exciting initiative giving all students and staff access to a new fleet of share bikes on Monash\u2019s Clayton campus will be launched in Semester 1 of 2015. Initially 50 bikes will be available on campus for members to book. If the share-bikes prove \u2018too popular\u2019 more bikes will be added to the fleet.\u00a0 People who register before 30 November 2014 will receive \u00bd hours free cycling time per day in the first month.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>How will it work? <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The bikes can be booked online or through the downloadable app and will be available for use by anybody at a low cost. When you sign up to become a member you will be issued a pin to use to lock and un-lock the smart, comfortable and convenient bikes.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a wide range of membership types available to suit your specific usage needs including;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0pay-as-you-go;<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0monthly; or<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0annual memberships.<\/p>\n<p>You can ride the specially-equipped bikes in and around campus and simply lock up at any of the designated hubs at the end of your ride. Need to run an errand to somewhere without a hub? No problem. The bikes are equipped for temporary lock up to non-hub bike hoops during a ride; you simply enter your pin and press \u2018hold\u2019 so that nobody takes your bike.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>Register now!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Members who register before 30 November 2014 will receive \u00bd hour free cycling time per day.\u00a0 To register, download the app, or find out more information, including membership options, click <a href=\"http:\/\/monashbikeshare.com\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 MSA members also get a 10% discount on any membership types.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"health\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Mental Health Week 6-10 October <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2714\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/08\/mhweek-1.jpg\" alt=\"mhweek-1\" width=\"132\" height=\"172\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mental Health Week is a national week of mental health awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Monash staff and students are invited to participate in a range of free\u00a0on campus\u00a0events, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documentary screening premiere<\/li>\n<li>Monash Sport classes<\/li>\n<li>Understanding Eating Disorders seminar<\/li>\n<li>safeTALK: Building a suicide-alert community<\/li>\n<li>Mental Health Awareness training<\/li>\n<li>Exciting speakers to be announced!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read about\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week.html\">what\u2019s happening <\/a>at your campus.<\/p>\n<p>Mental Health Week is a joint initiative delivered by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu.au\/counselling\/\">Counselling and Mental Health Programs<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/\">Wellbeing at Monash<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu.au\/\">Monash Sport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>For staff:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em> <\/em><\/span>Register to take part in a 3.5 hour Mindfulness Workshop through. The workshop will explore:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>the science, principles and practice of mindfulness<\/li>\n<li>its applications in areas including wellbeing, mental health, and resilience<\/li>\n<li>its role in leadership development<\/li>\n<li>the capacity of mindfulness to enhance information processing, decision making and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Workshops are available in September and November. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu.au\/staff-development\/ws\/work\/mindfulness-staff.html\">Register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>For Supervisors:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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<p>The mindfulness program for supervisors is available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu.au\/staff-development\/ws\/work\/mindfulness-supr.html\">online.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Nutrition advice at the right price!<\/h3>\n<p>The Monash Nutrition Clinic is continuing to offer individual dietetic  consultations at a reduced rate.\u00a0 Just like a teaching hospital, where  you are seen by trainee doctors, the Monash clinic is staffed by trainee  dietitians, supervised by an experienced and qualified Accredited  Practising Dietitian (APD). The recently opened clinic is located in the  BASE (Be Active Sleep &amp; Eat) Facility in the Faculty of Medicine,  Nursing and Health Science adjacent to Clayton campus, Monash University  and is available to staff, friends and family of Monash University and  Monash Health, and the local community.\u00a0 Currently appointments are available on <em>Thursdays between 10am and 2pm.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$15 charge per appointment (new or review)<\/li>\n<li> $5 charge per appointment (new or review) for students, pensioners and concession card holders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have an illness such as diabetes, obesity or high cholesterol,  you may be eligible for free treatment under an Enhanced Primary Care  (EPC) plan.\u00a0 Please discuss this with your GP prior to making a booking.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, or to make a booking, telephone: <a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/%2B61%203%209902%204270\" target=\"_blank\">+61 3 9902 4270<\/a>, email: <a href=\"mailto:base.nutrition@monash.edu\" target=\"_blank\">base.nutrition@monash.edu<\/a> or visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.med.monash.edu\/base\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.med.monash.edu\/base\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n<h3><a name=\"sp1\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Caulfield Change Room Refurbishment Project<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GmUbiJV51tc\/U98dCKXf8dI\/AAAAAAAAAsM\/WllKCSnFX7k\/s1600\/bathrooms.jpg\" alt=\"bathroom\" width=\"156\" height=\"100\" \/><br \/>\nFrom 29 September to the end of October, the Health and Fitness Centre Change Rooms on the ground floor of Building S will be undergoing an exciting refurbishment project. It is expected that the new refurbished change rooms will be completed and ready to use at the start of November 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Members and users will be required to use other existing change facilities on Caulfield campus during the refurbishment project. We apologise for the temporary disruption that this refurbishment project will cause to existing change room amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Available Showers on Caulfield Campus<br \/>\nDuring renovations on Building S change rooms please note alternate shower facilities on campus:<br \/>\nShower Locations: Building \/ Level \/ Room<br \/>\nA \/ 1 \/ Male &amp; Female Toilets<br \/>\nB \/ 6 \/ Female Toilets &amp; B \/ 7 \/ Male Toilets<br \/>\nF \/ 6 \/ Male Toilets<br \/>\nH \/ 1 \/ Male Toilets &amp; H \/ 2 \/ Male &amp; Female Toilets<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/monash-sport-lifestyle.blogspot.com.au\/p\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\">Please see our blog for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp2\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Exercise Tip &#8211; The benefits of a warm up<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.active.com\/Assets\/Running\/Warming-Up.jpg\" alt=\"warming up\" width=\"200\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">The warm up should be considered one of the most important components of any exercise routine. Warming up before exercise not only prepares the mind and the body for the upcoming physical activity, but also plays an important role in injury prevention by warming up cold muscles. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">For most activities a warm up of 5 to 10 minutes should be sufficient however if you are training in cold weather extra time may be needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The intensity of the warm up should be low to moderate to begin with and should slowly build to the intensity of the activity about to be undertaken.<\/p>\n<p>The movements performed during the warm up should incorporate the muscle groups that are about to be used, while dynamic stretches that move the body through a full range of movement should be performed.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp3\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Nutrition tip of the month &#8211; Proteins are the key to satiety<\/h3>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Nutrition Tip &#8211; Proteins are the key to satiety<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Do you ever have one of those days where it doesn\u2019t matter what you eat you\u2019re still hungry? Try eating some protein!<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">We often fuel our bodies with quick and easy carbohydrates such as sandwiches, some biscuits, fruits, veggies, however proteins are the key to satiety (the feeling of being full).<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Various internationally acclaimed journals such as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the British Journal of Nutrition have investigated the role of protein in weight loss. Studies show that those on a high protein diet remained fuller for longer and thus ingested fewer calories during the day in comparison to individuals on a high fat or high carbohydrate diet.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Foods high in protein include chicken, red meat, fish, eggs, dairy, tofu and legumes. So go out and grab yourself some protein and try and include it in every meal.<\/div>\n<p>Do you ever have one of those days where it doesn\u2019t matter what you eat you\u2019re still hungry? Try eating some protein!<\/p>\n<p>We often fuel our bodies with quick and easy carbohydrates such as sandwiches, some biscuits, fruits, veggies, however proteins are the key to satiety (the feeling of being full).<\/p>\n<p>Various internationally acclaimed journals such as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and the British Journal of Nutrition have investigated the role of protein in weight loss. Studies show that those on a high protein diet remained fuller for longer and thus ingested fewer calories during the day in comparison to individuals on a high fat or high carbohydrate diet.<\/p>\n<p>Foods high in protein include chicken, red meat, fish, eggs, dairy, tofu and legumes. So go out and grab yourself some protein and try and include it in every meal.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"tm1\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>TeamMONASH news<\/h2>\n<h3>Participate in the annual Chancellor&#8217;s Cup Golf Day<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/assets\/images\/golf-day2.jpg\" alt=\"golf\" width=\"70\" height=\"140\" \/><br \/>\nThe Chancellor\u2019s Cup Golf Day is an ideal opportunity for Monash  University alumni and supporters to connect with each other in a relaxed  and informal setting. The goal of the day is to raise funds for the <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/representation\/talented-student-support-program.html\" target=\"_blank\">Talented Student Support Program (TSSP)<\/a>, and Monash University affiliated sporting clubs.<br \/>\n<strong>Date: <\/strong>Friday 14 November 2014<br \/>\n<strong>Venue: <\/strong>Sandhurst Golf Club, Sandhurst Boulevard, Sandhurst<br \/>\n<strong>Times: <\/strong>Registration from 12pm | Shot Gun tee off at 1.30pm | BBQ from 5pm. Formalities concluding at 6.30pm.<br \/>\n<strong>Format: <\/strong> Ambrose, 18 Holes<br \/>\n<strong>Novelty Holes and Competitions: <\/strong>to be held at every 2nd hole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/participation\/chancellors-cup-gd.html\" target=\"_blank\">For more information, please see our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"tm2\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Support a Good Cause and Go Around the Bay<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-frc3\/v\/t1.0-9\/p480x480\/1001579_578653848867130_338486921_n.jpg?oh=5687700132990db4fe9fb8bbeb75f51a&amp;oe=5477B74F\" alt=\"cycling\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\n&#8220;Around the Bay&#8221; (ATB) is one of the world&#8217;s biggest and most popular  cycling participation events. With a choice of five ride distances  (250km, 210km, 135km, 100km or 50km), once again this year&#8217;s event  offers a challenge for riders of all abilities. The start\/finish area  will return to the Alexandra Gardens, the most popular and successful  location to date for this event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This year&#8217;s ride options include:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Scenic Bay ride 50km<br \/>\nThe Classic 100km<br \/>\n135km Geelong to Melbourne (via Sorrento)<br \/>\nATB Challenge 210km (4 route options)<br \/>\nThe Legend 250km<\/p>\n<p>TeamMONASH\u2122 will be supporting entrants in each these five ride  distances, with particular emphasis on assisting 50km Bay ride and 100km  entrants.<\/p>\n<p>Take up the opportunity to train for the upcoming 2014 Around the Bay  event. We are currently running free social training rides leaving from  the front of Monash Sport carpark at 10am on the following dates:<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSunday, 6 July<br \/>\nSunday, 3 August<br \/>\nSunday, 7 September<br \/>\nSunday, 5 October<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These rides will be approx 50km (with stops along the way if  required) from Monash Sport to Melbourne University boathouse and  return. The bike path will all be off road and people will be there to  assist you should you have any bicycle repairs along the way. Get  involved, meet new people and enjoy a leisurely ride.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/participation\/atb.html\" target=\"_blank\">Please see our website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"tm3\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Melbourne Marathon &#8211; participate with TeamMONASH!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/images.theage.com.au\/2009\/10\/11\/783370\/Marathon-420x0.jpg\" alt=\"running\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\nThe Melbourne Marathon is an exciting event for participants of all  ages and fitness levels. There are running and walking opportunities  ranging from 3km up to 42.195km. All events will start from Batman  Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance); Melways Ref 2G A7 and  finish outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event date:<\/strong> Sunday 12 October, 2014<\/p>\n<p>Before and after the event you can &#8216;hang out&#8217; with other TeamMONASH\u2122  participants in our marquee which also offers face painting and a free  massage service provided by Recover Sports Medicine. TeamMONASH\u2122 has  entered a team in the Melbourne Marathon every year since 2006.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/participation\/melb-marathon.html\" target=\"_blank\">To register or for more information, please see our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount1\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Employee benefits and discounts<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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 <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Join Medibank and get one month free !<\/h3>\n<p>Join Medibank Corporate hospital and extras cover between 1 to 30 September 2014 and get 1 month free.1<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to talk to our local Medibank consultant why not visit the Medibank kiosk on campus between the hours of 10-2pm<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9th &amp; 10th of September at the Ground Floor, Clayton Campus Centre (near Coffee HQ)<\/li>\n<li>10th &amp; 12th of September : Caulfield Foyer area ( H1.25 &amp; H 1.26 and Star Lab, Bldg H)<\/li>\n<li>11th &amp; 12th of September : Peninsu;a Campus Foyer at Bldg A (Level 3 foyer entrance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Monash University has partnered with Medibank to create a special     corporate arrangement on health cover for you.\u00a0 For more information, <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html#medibank\">click<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount2\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Join BUPA and enjoy the benefits<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bupa.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bupa <\/a> provides staff access to the  Monash Corporate Health Insurance Plan, with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> A suite of health cover options  not available to the general public<\/li>\n<li>Competitive premiums<\/li>\n<li>No GAP optical packages\n<ul>\n<li>No GAP physio and dental for kids<\/li>\n<li>Switching from another fund is easy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A single room or your money back # conditions apply<\/li>\n<li>Your premiums paid through direct debit\/credit card*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For pricing and detailed information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.bupa.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"> BUPA Corporate webpage<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Username:<\/strong> monashuni<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Password:<\/strong> healthplan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/bupa-corporate-cover.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Cover for Corporate (pdf 3Mb)<\/a>,  for more information about benefits see the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/bupa-benefits-guide.pdf\">Corporate Benefits Guide (pdf 388kb).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/bupa-flyer.pdf\"><strong>Special offer <\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #1f497d\"> <\/span>2014<\/strong><\/a><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount3\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Join the Travel club<\/h3>\n<p>Introducing <strong>Travel Club<\/strong>, the newest addition to Monash University Employee Benefit&#8217;s Program.<\/p>\n<p>Travel 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<p>As a member of Travel Club you will have access to specially negotiated holidays, products and services tailor-made for you.<\/p>\n<p>And, as a bonus, all Monash University staff who <a href=\"http:\/\/fctravelclub.com.au\/user\/register\/monash\">register<\/a> will receive a $50 gift voucher upfront, and one every year after that,  to put toward their next holiday*. With Travel Club&#8217;s &#8220;Price Promise&#8221;  you can be sure you&#8217;re getting the very best price, Travel club will  beat any available quote you find*, that&#8217;s how committed they are to  ensuring you have the best value experience every time you travel.<\/p>\n<p>So register today and start planning your next trip.   *Terms and Conditions apply.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount4\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Virgin Airlines Discount<\/h3>\n<p>Virgin Airlines is offering all Monash staff a 10% discount on  domestic  travel booked before the 30th September 2014 for travel to December  2014.   For more information go to <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/virgin-flyer-special.pdf\">Corporate Leisure Offer<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Up to 50% off Peppers and Mantra Resorts<\/h3>\n<p 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 dir=\"ltr\">Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/Portals\/4\/PDFs\/2014-September-Flyer.pdf\">Specials here <\/a>. See the flyer for travel dates and specials.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>To book<\/strong> visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/\">Departure Lounge<\/a> and enter the password: monashstaff   Rates are best when searching for 3 night+ stays.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bank Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\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<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<p><strong>For more information <\/strong>about the NAB@work program visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">Monash employee benefits and discounts webpage<strong> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10% off Rydges, Art Series and QT Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/h3>\n<p>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<\/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<p><strong> <\/strong><\/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><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>Other discounts available to staff<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Andrew&#8217;s Airport Parking &#8211; 20% discount for staff, 15% for family<\/li>\n<li>Avis car hire &#8211; reduced excess and 3rd day of weekend rentals free<\/li>\n<li>Aussie Farmers Direct &#8211; first order discount<\/li>\n<li>Blink Optical &#8211; 20% off sunglasses and lenses<\/li>\n<li>BMW &amp; Mini Corporate Program &#8211; complimentary scheduled servicing  for 4 years \/ 60,000km, use of a BMW during scheduled servicing,  corporate pricing, reduced dealer delivery charges<\/li>\n<li>Convenient Kitchen home delivery meals<\/li>\n<li>Lite n&#8217; Easy &#8211; 7 day meal pack discount<\/li>\n<li>Magazine subscriptions &#8211; 10% off<\/li>\n<li>Monash Commuter Club, 10% discount on Myki<\/li>\n<li>Travel insurance &#8211; special rates for staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">employee benefits and discounts for staff <\/a>for more information<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Browse the Timeout newsletter for information on what&#8217;s new in Wellbeing at Monash. 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