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- Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a>
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- TeamMONASH news<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Employee benefits and discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Wellbeing Events and News<\/h2>\n
Australia\u2019s Biggest Morning Tea is a great opportunity for you and your colleagues to get toget
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her to share a cuppa and some healthy and delicious food, while raising funds for those affected by cancer.<\/p>\nIn 2014, Biggest Morning Teas held held across Australia helped raise a staggering $11.9 million dollars to help beat cancer. This terrible disease accounts for 3\u00a0in 10 deaths in Australia.
\nGet involved this year and do your part by organising a morning tea in your work area.<\/p>\nWhile the official day for the morning tea is Thursday 28 May, events can be held throughout May and June.<\/p>\n
To host a morning tea, simply register<\/a> your morning tea online.\u00a0 For more information and for some great ideas on how to fundraiser, go to Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n<\/a><\/p>\nNo time for exercise? Get healthy during your lunch break!<\/h3>\n
No time to exercise after work? Why not grab a few of your colle
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agues and register for one of the many SWAP wellbeing activities available to Monash staff\u00a0 at a time convenient to your group.<\/p>\nYou can join one of the existing programs available to all staff, or you can arrange a program for your area at a time and location suitable to your work group.<\/p>\n
Programs include boxing, pilates, yoga or zumba from just $8.50 per session (minimum 8-10participants).<\/p>\n
<\/em>Learn more about the range of SWAP programs<\/a> available.<\/p>\n
Caulfield staff: <\/strong>Register for a 6 week lunchtime pilates program commencing 11th May, 12.10pm-12.55pm or 1pm-1.45pm. Pilates improves core strength, flexibility and posture. Tone and strengthen the deep and superficial abdominals, gluteal, hips and thighs. Learn more and register online <\/a><\/p>\n
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\n<\/a><\/p>\nMental health programs available<\/h3>\n
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
<\/span><\/a>Monash provides a range of programs to assist staff , students and their family members to improve their mental health. Upcoming programs available to staff and staff groups include:<\/p>\n
Mental Health Awareness<\/a><\/strong>
\nA seminar that has been specifically designed for staff who may become aware of a colleague in distress.\u00a0 You will learn about the symptoms and warning signs for the common mental health problems (an![\"mental](\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/04\/mental-health-awareness.jpg\")
xiety, depression, psychosis and self-harming behaviour) and be provided with information on the support services available with the University and in the wider community.<\/p>\nDuration:<\/strong> 3 hours
\nCost:<\/strong> Free for staff groups
\nTo book: <\/strong>Minimum of 10 participants, and venue with AV equipment required. Contact Clare Swanson, clare.swanson@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\nMental Health First Aid Training <\/a><\/strong>
\nA workshop to equip you with resources to help someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis until professional help is available<\/p>\nUpcoming dates:
\nCaulfield<\/strong>: 2 & 3 July
\nBerwick:<\/strong> 14 & 16 July<\/p>\nRegister online <\/a><\/p>\n
SafeTALK: Suicide awareness & first response training<\/a><\/strong>
\nMost people with thoughts of suicide invite help, either directly or indirectly. This 3.5hour workshop helps you identify and work with these opportunities. SafeTALK stresses safety while challenging beliefs that inhibit open talk about suicide.<\/p>\nUpcoming dates:
\nPeninsula:<\/strong> 8 May, \u00a09:30am
\nCaulfield:<\/strong> 10 July, 9:30am<\/p>\nRegister online <\/a>
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<\/p>\nStress Release Program<\/a><\/strong>
\nDesigned to help you reduce stress, improve wellbeing and resilience, and increase workplace performance using mindfulness. It is an experiential program consisting of weekly practices, cognitive strategies and reflective activities designed to enhance both the professional and personal life of staff<\/p>\nDuration:<\/strong> 6 x 60 minutes sessions<\/p>\n
Upcoming dates: Peninsula: <\/strong>Tuesday July 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Sep 1, 10am-11am<\/p>\n
Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance – for Supervisors<\/a><\/strong>
\nIncludes Part 1 and Part 2 for staff with the addition of Part 3, which explores how supervisors can incorporate mindfulness into teamwork and workplace culture.<\/p>\nThose wishing to deepen the understanding of mindfulness and the ability to apply it should look at doing one of the 5 or 6 week courses offered.<\/p>\n
Upcoming dates:<\/strong> Friday 24 July, 1:30pm (half day)<\/p>\n
Location: <\/strong>Wellington Rd
\nRegister online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLunchtime drop-in meditation sessions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nGuided mindfulness 30 minute meditation sessions. A great way to get started with mindfulness or to deepen your existing practice. Free to students and staff. Learn dates and times of mindfulness sessions at your campus<\/a><\/p>\n
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One on one nutrition consults, at the right price!<\/h3>\n
The Monash Nutrition Clinic is offering Monash staff, friends and family one on one consultations at a reduced rate.\u00a0 Just like a teaching hospital, where you are seen by trainee doctors, the Monash clinic is staffed<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nby trainee dietitians, supervised by an experienced and qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).<\/p>\n
Location: <\/strong>The clinic is located in the BASE (Be Active Sleep & Eat) Facility in the Faculty<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Availability: <\/strong>Thursday’s 10am to 2pm, with the exception of the first Thursday of each month, which is from 3pm-6pm<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- $15 charge per appointment (new or review)<\/li>\n
- $5 charge per appointment (new or review) for students, pensioners and concession card holders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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
Bookings: <\/strong>For more information, or to make a booking, telephone: 9902 4270<\/a>, email: base.nutrition@monash.edu<\/a> or visit The Base Nutrition Clinic <\/a><\/p>\n
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Not sleeping well? Visit the Healthy Sleep Clinic<\/h3>\n
Everybody’s sleep problems are different. The Monash Healthy Sleep Clinic offers comprehensive assessments and individualized treatments that are tailored to each client. You will receive an
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initial consultation with a sleep physician\u00a0 to determine whether the treatment program is right for you. If suitable, we will conduct a comprehensive assessment and then develop a multi-component program based on each client’s needs.<\/p>\nCost: <\/strong>The initial consultation with the sleep physician is bulk billed.<\/p>\n
A small fee covers the comprehensive CBT-I package or circadian re-entraining. This includes visits with our sleep psychologists, which are rebatable through a care plan provided by your GP.<\/p>\n
Learn more and how to book: <\/strong>Visit the Healthy Sleep Clinic<\/a> or email insomnia@monash.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
Diabetes prevention\u00a0 seminar, are you at risk?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Diabetes is Australia\u2019s fastest growing chronic disease with nearly 1,000,000 Australians currently diagnosed and 280 Australians developing diabetes each day. The good news is that up to 60% of cases can be prevented.<\/p>\n
At this session you can learn how to reduce your chance of develop
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ing type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke, by attending an information session delivered by DiabetesVictoria, will cover topics such as:<\/p>\n– What is diabetes?
\n– Symptoms and complications of diabetes
\n– Risk factors linked to type 2 diabetesHow to prevent type 2 diabetes<\/p>\nDate: <\/strong>Tuesday 14 July, 12-1pm<\/p>\n
Venue:<\/strong> Campus cinema, ground level, campus centre, Clayton<\/p>\n
Register online <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a> Fresh fruit delivered to your meeting and event<\/h3>\n
At Monash we encourage staff to make the healthy choice when providing food for staff meetin
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gs and events. Why not try a delicious box of fruit at your next meeting and event?<\/p>\nFruitAddicts offers Monash departments an excellent fresh box of fruit, with free delivery to Monash campuses and 10% discount off the following prices –<\/p>\n
Box of 30 fruit pieces $28
\nBox of 45 fruit pieces $38
\nBox of 60 fruit pieces $48<\/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
<\/a> Donate your old eye glasses<\/h3>\n
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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, 1st Floor, 30 Research Way, Clayton<\/p>\n
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<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> <\/em>For staff:<\/em><\/p>\n
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Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n
<\/a>SWAP Numbers Just Keep on Growing<\/h3>\n
Monash Sport and Wellbeing at Monash has seen a huge increase in the number of programs being undertaken by staff. A whopping 53 programs have been run so far this year compared to the 17 we ran at this point last year.<\/p>\n
With a range of fitness classes and group activities offered like Boxing, Pilates and Zumba there’s never been a better time to grab some few colleagues together and get involved. Not only do the classes offer health benefits by lowering the effects of a sedentary lifestyle they offer all staff a great way to get active, socialise and reduce stress levels, particularly through those busy periods.<\/p>\n
For more information, or to get involved click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>AFL Tipping Competition – Win a TV!<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDo you think you are the best tipster at Monash? It’s not too late to get involved in our AFL Tipping Competition. Anyone can still be in the running to win some great prizes, any late registrants receive the average score per round to date!<\/span><\/p>\n
You’ve got to be in it to win it, sign up today to be in the running to claim the following prizes for the best tipsters at Monash:<\/span><\/p>\n
1st – 50 inch Full HD Smart LCD TV<\/span><\/p>\n
2nd – 1 year Fitness + Aquatics membership at Monash Sport<\/span><\/p>\n
3rd – PlayStation 4<\/span><\/p>\n
4th – Fitbit Charge<\/span><\/p>\n
5th – Fitbit Flex<\/span><\/p>\n
Individuals can also set up their own private leagues within this new system. Simply create your league after you have registered via the website. Who is the best tipster in your office?<\/span><\/p>\n
Make sure you register via: <\/span>http:\/\/afltipping.monash.edu\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/a>Monash Games are Coming Up – Register to Participate
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<\/h3>\nStaff vs staff, faculty vs faculty, departments vs departments<\/p>\n
From Wednesday 22 – Friday 24 July Monash students and staff will have the opportunity to get teams together and compete for glory, recognition and most importantly bragging rights!<\/p>\n
The event caters to staff who are unable to dedicate a full day to the competition, providing them with staff only competitions during lunch on the Friday.<\/p>\n
So gather your colleagues, pick a sport and get ready to have a great afternoon battling it out in the sports arena! Sports available will be Basketball, Volleyball, Futsal and Mixed Netball and teams from all Campuses are welcome to play.<\/p>\n
Registrations are opening soon so don’t miss out! For more information please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Semester 1 Group Fitness Timetable – out now!<\/span><\/h3>\n
The Semester 1 Group Fitness Timetable is now in full swing.<\/p>\n
With all your old favorites as well as brand new classes, there is something for everyone on the new timetable. Enjoy the all-new Energise, Core and Abs and Zumba Gold. Keep an eye out around the centre and on our website for the new timetable.<\/p>\n
Group Fitness classes at all campuses are included in all Fitness and Fitness + Aquatic memberships. Not a member? Join today!<\/a> Monash University Staff get a discounted rate.<\/p>\n
<\/a>We want your feedback!<\/span><\/h3>\n
In order to build the best team, we all need to work together. Please let us know your thoughts on any of our programs, SWAP, Group Fitness, etc via our online feedback system<\/a>. Let’s kick some goals together!<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a>Water Wise Program Launched<\/span><\/h3>\n
Last year alone 266 people drowned in Australia, with the highest risk group being 25-34 year olds. Monash recognised that whilst many students have been brought up learning how to swim, others may have come from remote areas without access to swimming facilities or programs preventing them from learning this life saving skill.At the beginning of this year the Water Wise program was launched as a fully funded learn to swim program. It is open to all current Monash University students, teaching them swimming skills to a beginner level. The initiative was designed to increase the water safety and swimming ability of Monash Students.<\/p>\n
We believe that by increasing the number of students with the ability to swim we can help reduce the incidence of drowning. Funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fee, since it’s launch date in January more than 450 students have signed up to this valuable program, with numbers increasing every week.<\/p>\n
To find out more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>TeamMONASH news<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a>Mother’s Day Classic – Register today!<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nGet moving to help find a cure for breast cancer! Breast cancer strikes one in nine Australian women. 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.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> Sunday 10 May 2015
\nWhere:<\/strong> Alexandra Gardens and the Tan Track
\nRegistration fees:<\/strong> $35-220
\nOptions: <\/strong>4km, 8km run\/walk<\/p>\nSee our website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n
<\/a>One World Festival – A Hit!<\/h3>\n
Running from 14 – 16 April, One World Festival celebrated the various culture backgrounds of students at Monash University. Situated on the Lemon Scented Lawns and the Northern Plaza, the event offered a variety of food, entertainment, social sports and volunteering opportunities.<\/p>\n
Over 10,000 students and staff visited One World Festival over it’s three days at Clayton and it was great to see such a vibrant celebration of international cultures here at Monash.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Monash Triumphs Over Melbourne University in the Annual Varsity Challenge
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<\/h3>\nFor the second year in a row Monash has competed against Melbourne University in the Varsity Challenge and come home the Winner.<\/p>\n
The Varsity Challenge was created as a way for the two top sporting universities to compete over a two week period in Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball, as well as Men’s only AFL and Mixed Touch Football. The games drew together large groups of not only participants but spectators, who not only cheered on the sidelines for games held at Monash but also took advantage of the free transport to away games to cheer our teams to victory.<\/p>\n
The final results placed Monash with 6 Men’s Wins to Melbourne University’s 5 and 6 Women’s Wins to Melbourne University’s 4.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Volunteering at Monash<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/div>\nVolunteering at Monash<\/strong> is a brand new online system that is set up to match students with thousands of Volunteering opportunities both internal and external to Monash.<\/div>\n
\nOperated by the team at “Careers, Leadership and Volunteering”, opportunities range from getting involved in the TeamMONASH Support Crews, or becoming an Open Day Ambassador to joining your local Neighbourhood Watch. Launched in March this year the program already has over 400 students registered with numbers continually increasing.<\/p>\n
The program offers you the opportunity to advertise your own volunteering opportunities via the website or you can send it around to your own students. To get involved click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Alternately, if you’re looking to volunteer, we also have a great opportunity for staff to volunteer with the St Kilda Football Club<\/strong>. Staff, students an alumni can get involved in the fun of an AFL match day. You can bring a friend of two, and each of you will get a free ticket to each game you volunteer at, some merchandise and the opportunity to get involved in the pre-game activities in and amongst the crowd. For more information or to register your interest, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Volunteering is a rich and rewarding experience for Monash University Staff.<\/p>\n
See our website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Emer Casey Fun Run!<\/h3>\n
Ovarian cancer is often dubbed the \u201csilent killer\u201d. It is the leading cause of death from gynaecological malignancy in the western world. The Emer Casey Foundation is dedicated to addressing these problems. This year the Emer Casey Foundation will support the fantastic research into ovarian cancer being carried out in Australia by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The funds will help researchers learn more about ovarian cancer and create better outcomes for women touched by the disease.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> Sunday 31 May, 2015
\nWhere:<\/strong> Jells Park, Wheelers Hill
\nRegistration fees:<\/strong> $25 online, $30 on the day
\nOptions: 5km, 10 km run\/walk<\/strong><\/p>\nRegistrations will open shortly, please see run4ec.com.au<\/a> for more information. Or, contact us via participants@monash.edu<\/a><\/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.<\/p>\n
Read more information about the range of employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/a>Peppers and Mantra Queensland hotel special offers<\/h3>\n
Staff have access to the exclusive Departure Lounge with discounted rates at selected Peppers,<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nMantra and BreakFree properties throughout Australia, Bali and New Zealand.<\/p>\n
May special offers include:<\/p>\n
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- Peppers Beach Club, Palm Cove, Qld from $179<\/li>\n
- Mantra Portsea Port Douglas, Qld from $105<\/li>\n
- Peppers Salt, Kingscliff, Qld, from $129<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To read more about these and other May specials view the discounts flyer here.<\/a><\/p>\n
For pricing, availability and to book<\/strong> visit Departure Lounge<\/a> and enter the password: monashstaff<\/p>\n
Rates are best when searching for 3 night+ stays. If you have any reservations enquiries,\u00a0 email departurelounge@mantragroup.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a> Cheaper public transport travel for staff
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<\/h3>\nAll Monash staff (including sessionals and casuals) have the opportunity to participate in the Monash Commuter Club scheme and get 10%<\/strong><\/span> off their annual Myki pass which can be used on metropolitan trains, trams or buses all year round.<\/p>\n
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