{"id":3447,"date":"2015-10-01T11:04:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T00:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/?p=3447"},"modified":"2015-10-07T13:29:27","modified_gmt":"2015-10-07T02:29:27","slug":"wellbeing-monash-and-monash-sport-newsletter-%e2%80%93-october-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/10\/01\/wellbeing-monash-and-monash-sport-newsletter-%e2%80%93-october-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing @ Monash and Monash Sport newsletter \u2013 October 2015"},"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.  For information about latest events, special offers, discounts, and    news, subscribe to the newsletter by emailing <a href=\"wellbeing@monash.edu\" target=\"_self\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a> <strong>In the October edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/#wellbeing\"><strong>Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/#sp1\">Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/#teammonash\">TeamMONASH news<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/#discounts\"><strong>Employee benefits and discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Wellbeing Events and News<\/h2>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing1\"><\/a>It&#8217;s time to Get Ready and Step Out!!<\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3321\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/07\/10000-italy-257x9421.jpg\" alt=\"10000-italy-257x942\" width=\"332\" height=\"90\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/10,000-steps-challenge\">Registrations<\/a> for the Monash 10,000 Steps Challenge 2015: <em>Let&#8217;s Explore Italy <\/em>have opened! The challenge will start on the <strong>Monday, 26th October.<\/strong> <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year our virtual destination will be going global with  participants walking 2,240,000 steps around beautiful Italy, starting  at historical Naples, then wondering through the beautiful cities of  Venice and the fashion capital Milan before finishing at the Monash University Campus, Prato  (Florence).  The challenge, which is open to all Monash staff, students and their  family and friends will kick off with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/global-walk-run\">Global Walk\/Run<\/a> to motivate  walkers and runners.  Don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/10,000-steps-challenge\">register <\/a>for the challenge before <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Friday 9th\u00a0 of October. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000\">Want to win some great prizes during the challenge, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellbeingAtMonash\">like<\/a> our Facebook page and post with the hashtag <em>#monash10000stepschallenge<\/em> to be in the draw to win a Fitbit!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;    &lt;![endif]--><\/p>\n<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  Normal 0     false false false  EN-AU ZH-CN AR-SA                           &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;--> <!--[endif] --><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing2\"><\/a>QUIT Program on offer for all<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3550\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/10\/quit.jpg\" alt=\"quit\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><!--[if !mso]&gt;--> <!--[endif] --><\/p>\n<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;    &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  Normal 0 false    false false false  EN-AU ZH-CN AR-SA                           &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;--> <!--[endif] -->January 2016 will signal the start of a healthier smoke-free Monash with smoking no longer permitted on any Victorian campus, including buildings and grounds.<\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>We recognise that giving up smoking is a difficult journey, and that\u2019s why Monash is committed to helping staff and students who need support in their efforts to quit or reduce smoking.<\/p>\n<p>To support smokers who wish to reduce or cease smoking, a range of support services are available through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health-medical\/\">University Health<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/counselling\/\">Counselling<\/a> services.\u00a0 Staff and students can also now participate in fully funded QUIT programs by registering their interest at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/smoke-free-monash\/quit-program\">Smoke-Free Monash website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For information about the Smoke-Free Monash initiative, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/smoke-free-monash\">monash.edu\/smokefree <\/a><\/p>\n<p>We encourage all staff and students to take this opportunity to move to a healthier lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing3\"><\/a>S<strong>tart the 10,000 Steps challenge a &#8220;step&#8221; ahead of everyone else<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The bi-annual Monash Global Walk\/Run kicks off the 10,000 steps challenge on the 26th October.  All staff and students are invited to get their walking shoes on and  take part in the event to be held across all Monash campuses and sites.<\/p>\n<p>The event will commence at 12.15pm with a walk or run and will conclude  with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/nutritional-health\/healthsmart-earthsmart\">Health Smart <\/a>lunch.\u00a0 Participants at each campus will also go in the draw to win some great prizes.  Delivered in conjunction with Wellbeing at Monash, Monash Sport, Team  Monash and Andrology Australia the event aims to raise an awareness of  men\u2019s health issues.\u00a0 Participants are encouraged to make a gold coin  donation at the lunch to Andrology Australia which will be used to fund  men&#8217;s health programs and education initiatives.  So, why not grab your team members and get those steps off to a great start.  For more information and to register go click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/global-walk-run\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing4\"><\/a> <\/strong>Join our SWAP classes today and bump up those 10,000 Steps!<strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3453\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/09\/SWAP-Image-no-year.jpg\" alt=\"SWAP Image no year\" width=\"242\" height=\"139\" \/> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know participating in SWAP classes can contribute towards steps for the 10,000 steps challenge?  So grab a few of your colleagues and participate in one of  the many  SWAP classes available at our Clayton and Caulfield campuses and get  those steps up! The classes include pilates, yoga, boxing and more.  In   addition, two  new classes  Tummy, Hips and Thighs (THT) and Studio  Cycle have also  been scheduled. To find out which classes are available  on your campus,  including dates and times, please visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/wellbeing-sessions\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing5\"><\/a>Women&#8217;s Health Week- Finding a Healthier You<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3379\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/08\/womens-health.jpg-week.jpg\" alt=\"womens health.jpg week\" width=\"255\" height=\"139\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>On September 8th we celebrated Women&#8217;s Health Week.  Dr Deidre Bentley, a Jean Hailes  General Practitioner delivered a presentation on addressing the &#8216;the elephant in the room&#8217;.\u00a0 She discussed five important clues to improving your overall health:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff\"><strong>Food <\/strong>&#8211;<\/span> eat a wide variety of food, including different colours and food  groups.\n<ul>\n<li>BASE provide consultations with      nutritionist for a heavily subsidised rate of $15. More information can be      found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/nutritional-health\/nutrition-consultations-base\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue\">here.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Movement<\/strong> &#8211; sitting is one of the major threats to our health.\u00a0 Get up and join a SWAP class, walk the stairs instead of the lift, go for a walk at lunch time &#8211; it all helps!\n<ul>\n<li>New SWAP classes for both      Clayton and Caulfield campuses are available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/wellbeing-sessions\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sleep<\/strong> &#8211; you cannot function effectively without a good nights sleep.\u00a0 Try and get at least 6-8 hours sleep a night.\n<ul>\n<li>Monash has a sleep<strong> <\/strong>clinic!\u00a0      Details are available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.med.monash.edu.au\/psych\/research\/clinics\/mpc\/healthy-sleep-clinic.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emotional health<\/strong> &#8211; is as important as your physical health.\u00a0 Monash offers many resources free to staff if you need assistance.\n<ul>\n<li>Monash Mental Health resources      are available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/counselling\/mental-health-resources.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know you numbers<\/strong> &#8211; Have regular health check&#8217;s and know your<a href=\"https:\/\/jeanhailes.org.au\/health-a-z\/health-checks\/know-your-numbers\"> numbers<\/a> for:\n<ul>\n<li>Blood Pressure<\/li>\n<li>BMI\/Waist measurement<\/li>\n<li>Cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Blood Sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal\">Monash University has a wide range of resources available to assist staff with these five areas, visit our webiste to see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\">additional resources.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;    &lt;![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  Normal 0     false false false  EN-AU ZH-CN AR-SA                           &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;line-height: normal\">If you would like to know further information regarding the presentation, an online version is available <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/monash.edu\/file\/d\/0B-RJAPd8B6GreS1DVE9lMWFaRHM\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue\">here <\/span><\/a>and powerpoint slides are available <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/monash.edu\/file\/d\/0B-RJAPd8B6GrbDdrQWY0TFdJUFk\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing6\"><\/a> Mental Health Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>In 2015, we&#8217;re encouraging to <strong>value our minds<\/strong> during Mental Health Week. As a University, the mental health and  wellbeing of our community is an important priority. With one in five  Australians impacted by a form of mental ill-health, this year, we&#8217;re  encouraging individuals to prioritise mental health and wellbeing in the  same way we would maintain our physical and social health.<\/div>\n<div>Three ways we can all do this:<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Share with a colleague how you <strong>value your mind <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Sign up to one of our exclusive <strong>mental health and wellbeing programs<\/strong>. From\u00a0Mindfulness to Mental Health First through to\u00a0group fitness classes,\u00a0you can book into as many as you like,\u00a0right <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/counselling\/mental-health-week\/staff-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Attend the <strong>launch of Monash Mental Health Champions <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0featuring a panel on\u00a0how Universities are\u00a0changing the story for youth mental health.\u00a0Event details\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/counselling\/mental-health-week\/champions.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>For more information, please contact Minto Felix | Mental Health Programs Coordinator on <a href=\"mailto:minto.felix@monash.edu\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"il\">minto.felix@monash.edu<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing7\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Ride 2 Work Day \u2013 Wednesday 14 October 2015<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3440\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/08\/Ride-to-work.jpg\" alt=\"Ride to work\" width=\"282\" height=\"106\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Monash will be supporting National Ride2Work Day, Wednesday 14th October 2015 \u2013 the largest celebration of commuter riding in Australia. The day celebrates the benefits of riding to work and brings together the Monash community.\u00a0 On the day, staff and students can bring their bikes or helmets to receive some free treats including: fruit, muffins, puncture repair kits, coffee cups and water bottles. At Clayton, the Bikery will also be providing free bike checks.\u00a0 Staff and students can sign up for the celebration events at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/147105\/\">Clayton <\/a>8-10am at the Bike Arrival Station<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/147150\/\"> Caulfield<\/a> 1-3pm at the Caulfield Common<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registrations close on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Monday 12th of October<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing8\"><\/a>VicHealth Walk to School<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3456\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/09\/WalkToSchool-Logo-A.jpg\" alt=\"WalkToSchool Logo A\" width=\"129\" height=\"129\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>VicHealth\u2019s Walk to School month is a free, easy and fun way for kids to  get active this October. Victorian primary students are encouraged to  walk, ride or scoot to and from school to kick-start healthy walking  habits that can lead to good health for life. Primary schools and  students can sign up to track their achievements throughout October and  be in the running for fantastic prizes.  For more information and to register, please click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au\/\">here. <\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing9\"><\/a><\/strong>Healthy Living Apps<\/h3>\n<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;    &lt;![endif]--><\/p>\n<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  Normal 0     false false false  EN-AU ZH-CN AR-SA                           &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;--> <!--[endif] -->VicHealth, launched the Healthy Living Apps Guide. The Guide rates more than 200 phone apps that claim to help people eat better, move more, quit smoking, reduce their alcohol consumption, and improve their mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>The highest score provided was three out of five stars \u2013 a score which only five apps achieved. The top apps were Freeletics \u2013 Workout and Training, Quit Now: My Quit Buddy, Get Some Headspace, Water Balance and UP \u2013 Tracker Required.<\/p>\n<p>The Healthy Living Apps Guide can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vichealth.vic.gov.au\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">www.vichealth.vic.gov.au\/apps<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing10\"><\/a><\/strong>ESSENCE of Health Programs<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3384\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/08\/ESSENCE-Program-Image-v1.JPG\" alt=\"ESSENCE Program Image (v1)\" width=\"106\" height=\"173\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The Essence of Health program is a model for enhancing wellbeing and  sustainable performance as well as the prevention and management of  chronic illness. Essence 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.  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.  There are several programs available on several campuses and sites, to find out what is available please <a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/search\/?category_id=-1&amp;campus_id=-1&amp;keywords=swap+essence&amp;type=upcoming&amp;sort=date&amp;action_search=Search\">click here. <\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a name=\"wellbeing11\"><\/a><\/strong>Monash University Mobile Blood Donation Service<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3457\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/09\/red-cross.jpg\" alt=\"red cross\" width=\"196\" height=\"140\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Bookings are open for the upcoming Blood Service visit to Monash University from 7th to 9th October 2015  To make your appointment please call<strong> 13 14 95<\/strong> Before giving blood, remember too:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Drink up: in the 24hrs before donation, especially in warm weather, and have at least 3 good sized glasses of water\/juice in the 3 hours prior to your visit.<\/li>\n<li>Eat up: make sure you eat something in the 3 hours before donating.<\/li>\n<li> Bring ID: please bring at least form of photo identification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em> <\/em><\/span> <span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;font-size: small\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n<h3><a name=\"sp1\"><\/a>Over $9000 raised at MS 24 Hour Mega Swim<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3539\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/10\/thumb_IMG_2339_1024.jpg\" alt=\"thumb_IMG_2339_1024\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The 24 Hour Mega Swim, Stride and Spin was held over the weekend at Monash Sport, with over $9,000 raised for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From 10am on Saturday morning to the following Sunday, five teams contributed to raising money for Multiple Sclerosis Australia. There were many tired faces when 10am Sunday arrived, as many participants elected to sleep at the pool over night. However all 52 participants were proud of their achievements while raising money for an excellent cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The money raised will go towards financially helping people unable to achieve their goals and dreams due to Multiple Sclerosis, in what MS Australia call Go for Gold scholarships. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Spokesperson for MS Australia Shara Gillahan was thrilled with the efforts shown from all the teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">&#8220;So for the 2015 Monash 24 Hour Mega Swim, Spin and Cycle, you guys have been able to raise over $8,700 and still counting. That&#8217;s an amazing effort and will help so many recipients of Go for Gold scholarships,&#8221; she said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">&#8220;The MS 24 Hour Mega Swim is to help raise funds to support people with MS to achieve their dream by granting them Go for Gold scholarships. Which is a financial scholarship to help them achieve their dreams, whether it be in education or employment, anything like that. Just to make it a little bit easier for them to achieve their dreams.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Shara herself was diagnosed with MS five years ago, and after being supported by MS Australia she has joined the organisation to give something back. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">&#8220;I was diagnosed with MS in 2010, and I was fortunate enough to be a recipient of a Go for Gold scholarship in 2012. And through that it allowed me to achieve my dream of traveling over to Ireland and UK and the US to learn millinery from some of the world&#8217;s best milliners,&#8221; she said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VlLhnxR3jFI\">Click here<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> for the highlights video featuring Go Pro footage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Mega Spin and Mega Stride were two new additions to the Mega Swim event this year, to give flexibility for those wanting to contribute out of the pool. The Mega Stride consisted of walking or running on a treadmill, while the Mega Spin gave participants the task of riding on a spin bike for 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mega Swim team Team Minky took out the overall winning team award, raising $3,840 and swimming 87.6km. Sally Fyfield won the award for highest fundraising for an individual, raising $1,485.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Georgia Abott took out the youth award and Mega Spin team the Knight Riders won the award for best dressed team. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Monash Sport has held five Mega Swim events over the years, with over $100,000 being raised in total. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Donations for the Monash 24 Hour Mega Swim, Mega Spin and Mega Stride will close a month after the event finishes. Follow this\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.megaswim.com\/AbouttheEvents\/EventCalendar\/Monash24HourMegaSwimSpinStride\/tabid\/193\/Default.aspx\"><span class=\"s2\">link<\/span><\/a> to donate.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><a name=\"sp2\"><\/a>Tennis Court Refurbishment<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3478\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/09\/tenniscourt.png\" alt=\"tenniscourt\" width=\"286\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/09\/tenniscourt.png 597w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2015\/09\/tenniscourt-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The eight tennis courts at Monash Sport Clayton are undergoing essential maintenance works to replace the court surface.  The project will require the Tennis Court precinct to be closed for a period of approximately 9 weeks, with resurfacing to begin on 15 September.  The project aims to:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">1. Address ongoing maintenance defects associated with depressions and cracking in the tennis court surface.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">2. Resurface the court pavement with a new Plexipave system including repainting of court lines.<\/p>\n<p>Monash Sport is committed to providing a safe environment for all leisure and aquatic centre users and this essential maintenance forms part of this commitment.  Monash Sport will be communicating updates to staff, members and facility users regarding public access availability throughout the project.  During the project, the Tennis Courts will be closed, and there will be no casual or member access during this time.  It&#8217;s anticipated that there will be reduced parking (8 bays) in the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool car park throughout the project to enable access to the Works Site (Tennis Courts). We apologise for any inconvenience, but look forward to delivering brand new tennis courts to the Monash University community.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp3\"><\/a>Footy Colours Day Recap<\/h3>\n<p>Each year, the Fight Cancer Foundation asks Australians to don their favourite football teams colours, unite and help support the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n<p>For the second year in a row Monash Sport held their all inclusive Footy Colours Day to support the Fight Cancer Foundation. Staff and students ventured out to Monash Sport in spite of the week 8 overload to sample some tasty fares from food trucks, listen to the tunes from our DJ, test their accuracy at hand balling or kicking a footy and check how high they could jump in the vertical jump test.<\/p>\n<p>Ever the fan favourite, students also spent some time bouncing off each other, the walls and even off the ground in friendly games of bubble soccer.<\/p>\n<p>Events were also held at Caulfield and Peninsula campus.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3541\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/10\/fcd1.jpg\" alt=\"fcd\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Clayton campus event also offered the perfect opportunity to announce the Winners of our inaugural Footy Tipping competition. With nearly 1000 people registered in the competition from diverse areas of the University, the final draw came down to six participants equally tied for first place, the winner of which was ultimately determined by the margin score.<\/p>\n<p>First place went to Professor Chrishan Samuel from the Pharmacology faculty and was accepted by Dr Barbara Kemp-Harper on his behalf as he was overseas at the time. Professor Chrishan not only became the winner of the first place prize &#8211; a 50 inch Full HD Smart LCD TV, but also came first in their faculty&#8217;s private competition consisting of around 20 people.<\/p>\n<p>Second place went to Saul Block &#8211; a Bachelor of Engineering\/Bachelor of Commerce student currently completing his penultimate year. Saul won a one year Fitness and Aquatics membership at Monash Sport.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3493\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/09\/win2.jpg\" alt=\"win2\" width=\"256\" height=\"192\" \/><br \/>\nThird prize was won by biochemical Post-Doctoral researcher Dr Laurent Lermusiaux who got to take home a Playstation 4 and a couple of games.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth place went to first year Psychology student Deandra de Krester, who was unable to attend and collect her Fitbit Charge HR as she was in a tutorial during the presentations.<\/p>\n<p>Fifth place and winner of a Fitbit Flex went to Monash Blues football player Taylor Cameron.<\/p>\n<p>A special mention should be made for Professor Edwina Cornish &#8211; Provost and Senior Vice-President of Monash University, who was the last to hold an equal tie for first place in points however missed out on a prize on by margin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><!--[if !mso]&gt; &lt;!  v\\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} --> <!--[endif] --><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  0 0 1 368 2098 Monash University 17 4 2462 14.0     &lt;![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  Normal 0 false    false false false  EN-AU JA X-NONE                          &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;                                                                                                                                            &lt;![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]&gt; &lt;!   \/* Style Definitions *\/ table.MsoNormalTable \t{mso-style-name:&quot;Table Normal&quot;; \tmso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; \tmso-tstyle-colband-size:0; \tmso-style-noshow:yes; \tmso-style-priority:99; \tmso-style-parent:&quot;&quot;; \tmso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; \tmso-para-margin:0cm; \tmso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; \tmso-pagination:widow-orphan; \tfont-size:12.0pt; \tfont-family:Cambria; \tmso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; \tmso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; \tmso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; \tmso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} --> <!--[endif] --> <!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p>Well done to all of our nearly 1000 Footy Tipping participants and thanks to all who got involved in our Footy Colours Day celebrations!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<h3><a name=\"sp4\"><\/a>Caulfield v Peninsula Annual Soccer Match 2015<span style=\"font-size: 17.7957000732422px\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3524\" style=\"width: 202px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3524\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3524 \" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/09\/12050885_10156005101590361_381109515_o1.jpg\" alt=\"12050885_10156005101590361_381109515_o\" width=\"192\" height=\"144\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peninsula captain Ervin Lim, Monash Sport Director Brett Lavale and Caulfield captain Tony Nguyen<\/p><\/div>\n<p>On Tuesday September 22, the annual Peninsula v Caulfield soccer match took place for the prestigious MONSU cup.<\/p>\n<p>This year marked the 13th occasion of the match which first began in 2003. With the overall tally locked at 6 wins each, it was sure to be a tense affair.<\/p>\n<p>In the end Peninsula came away with a narrow 3-2 victory, holding off a fast finishing Caulfield. Caulfield trailed by three goals early in the second half but fought back late in the game, controlling all play for the last 30 minutes and narrowly missing the opportunity to equalise on several occasions.<\/p>\n<p>Freya Crocker did a tremendous job in goals for Peninsula to fight off the numerous attempts on goal and earn player of the match, whilst Jarred Sultana proved a pillar of strength, mopping up countless attacks in his sweeper role.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peninsula Goal Scorers: <\/strong>Daniel Fleming, Nick Mandic and Max Waldron<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caulfield Goal Scorers:<\/strong> Michael Ligocki<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp5\"><\/a>Twilight on the Green<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3527\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/09\/12036764_10153245787283937_8372435497762691450_n.jpg\" alt=\"12036764_10153245787283937_8372435497762691450_n\" width=\"277\" height=\"184\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Monday 12 October the President and Vice Chancellor will be officially launching the new Caulfield Campus Green and Sound Shell at Twilight on the Green. All Monash students, staff, alumni, friends and family are invited to join us in celebrating the launch in an evening filled with fun and festive activities.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature music with headline performances from Kilter E^ST, and Papa G and the Starcats as well as showcasing a range of our own in-house student talent, entertainment, sporting and artistic activities as well as an array of food and beverage vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Entry to the event is free and buses will be provided between the different campuses and Caulfield to transport students between the campuses for the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more by visiting the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/about\/campuses\/caulfield-campus\/twilight-on-the-green\">website<\/a> or joining our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1706699546227849\/\">Facebook event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp5\"><\/a> Trial Cycle Class at Clayton!<\/h3>\n<p>At Clayton campus we are trialling the addition of a new group fitness class to the timetable!<\/p>\n<p>Over the next few weeks we will have a new cycle class (with Nicoletta) on every Monash at 4:30pm. Should this class be well attended we will consider adding it to our Group Fitness Timetable permanently.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp6\"><\/a>Variable Pool Refurbishment Project Completion<\/h3>\n<p>We are pleased to announce that the variable pool, sauna and steam room are back open again!  As you may be aware, we&#8217;ve been undertaking refurbishment projects to improve the variable pool floor, sauna and steam room over the past two months with the following outcomes achieved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replacement of the variable pool floor panels.<\/li>\n<li>Newly refitted and resealed steam room.<\/li>\n<li>Replacement of the wood panelling, seating and improved lighting in the sauna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We thank you for your patience and hope you enjoy the refurbished facilities. Please call the aquatic service desk with any questions on 9905 4115.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">We want your feedback!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/sport\/about\/feedback-system.html\" target=\"_blank\">online feedback system<\/a>. Let&#8217;s kick some goals together!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"tm1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em\">TeamMONASH news<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"tmgolf\"><\/a>Australian University Games<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3535\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/10\/12039304_952605028138675_4001283566194105730_n.jpg\" alt=\"12039304_952605028138675_4001283566194105730_n\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Australian University games have begun &#8211; with over 750 students and support staff representing Monash at the tournament, this year is already our biggest yet. For the next five days teams will showcase their talent whilst competing against students from 42 universities Australia wide. After tying with Melbourne University for second place last year with 7 Gold medals overall, this years team is more prepared than ever to do one better and take home the win!<\/p>\n<p>Three days into the competition and Monash has had a fantastic start. On the first couple of days preceding the main week of events we took home the Gold in Taekwondo, becoming the new reigning champions of Australia. After competing fiercely over two days the Taekwondo team managed to take home 18 Golds, 16 Silvers and 8 Bronze medals in total, this spectacular tally secured us enough points to be crowned the Gold Medalists for the sport.<\/p>\n<p>The official day one saw students from 35 different sports competing across the Gold Coast in varying areas. The end of the day saw our T20 cricket team sitting at the top of their pool along with convincing wins from our women&#8217;s netball team, ten pin bowling teams and our volleyball teams (who won every one of their combined nine games).<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3536\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/10\/12033085_10153199096846243_8755877859009922472_n.jpg\" alt=\"12033085_10153199096846243_8755877859009922472_n\" width=\"288\" height=\"216\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although storms throughout the Gold Coast called a halt to most of the afternoon competitions, day two saw Monash taking home two more gold medals, placing us in third place overall in the Men&#8217;s Athletics competition! Daniel Learne took home the gold medal in the Men&#8217;s Pole Vault &#8211; vaulting 4.30m&#8217;s a whopping 15cm higher than his closest competitor. Toby O&#8217;Brien brought home our second gold in athletics winning the Men&#8217;s 3000 metre Steeplechase with a total time of 9.33.59. Our Men&#8217;s Table Tennis team broke a 4 year losing streak to Melbourne University, winning at 8-3! Our women&#8217;s squash team also continued their winning streak, placing them first in the competition and in the pole position to win the Gold Medal on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday saw the storm shifting and the normal sunshine returning.The highlights of the day saw our cheerleading team crowned the overall Cheerleading champions. In it&#8217;s first year as an Australian University Games competition, our Cheerleading team was made up of 91 cheerleaders across 6 different teams, competing in the 6 events over two days. We came first in the 1\/2 All Girl Cheer, 3\/4 Coed Cheer and Hip Hop and placed third in Jazz and fourth in 1\/2 Coed Cheer, our combined medals placing us as the overall champions.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3537\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/10\/11226194_10153204172006243_4214817737236429329_n1.jpg\" alt=\"11226194_10153204172006243_4214817737236429329_n\" width=\"270\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other highlights included our Men&#8217;s Tennis team winning every one of it&#8217;s five games, placing them in the top spot in their pool and securing their entry into the semi finals. The Women&#8217;s softball team won both matches of the day and with two pool games remaining have a decent chance for the finals on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Overall we have had a stellar start to the Australian University Games and look forward to seeing the finals results of our student athletes hard work and dedication! To find out more updates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TeamMonash?fref=ts\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">The Vice Chancellor\u2019s Elite Student Athlete Welcome Dinner was held to celebrate our university\u2019s<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">sporting community and its student athletes, past and present. President and Vice Chancellor<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Professor Margaret Gardner welcomed the 188 elite athletes registered in the involved in the2015<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Elite Athlete Friendly University Program cohort at the inaugural dinner in May.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Monash University, as a foundation member of the Australian Institute of Sport\u2019s \u2018Elite Athlete<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Friendly University\u2019 program, continues to assist its students in balancing their sporting endeavours<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">and academic commitments with the full support of the Vice Chancellor.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">\u201cSupporting elite athletes is part of our commitment to excellence,\u201d Ms Gardner said, \u201cFew forces<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">are more powerful for building and strengthening communities than sport.\u201d<\/div>\n<h3><a name=\"tm2\"><\/a> 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=\"251\" height=\"146\" \/>The 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).\u00a0<strong>Event date:<\/strong>Sunday 18<\/p>\n<p>October, 2015 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.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/monash.edu\/teammonash\/participation\/melb-marathon.html\">To register or for more information, please see our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3428\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/08\/atb.jpg\" alt=\"atb\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"tm3\"><\/a> Support a Good Cause and Go Around the Bay<\/h3>\n<p>Around the Bay is one of the world&#8217;s biggest and most popular cycling participation events. Offering participants options of riding 250km, 210km, 135km, 100km or 50km the ride takes in some of Melbourne&#8217;s most scenic and popular riding routes around Port Phillip Bay. This years ride offers 12 different options with a variety of start and finish points determined by the particular race chosen. Around the Bay supports the Smith Family Charity in helping disadvantaged children get the most out of their education, so that they can create better futures for themselves.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/participation\/atb\">To register or for more information, please see our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><a name=\"tm4\"><\/a>Chancellor&#8217;s Cup Golf Day<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3426\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/08\/ccgd.jpg\" alt=\"ccgd\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" \/>Save the date! TeamMONASH is once again organising the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0006\/334293\/98400_Golf-Day-Brochure_Web.pdf\">Chancellor&#8217;s Cup Golf Day<\/a>, to be held at the prestigious Sandhurst Golf Club on Friday 13 November 2015<\/p>\n<p>. The format for the day will be 4 ball ambrose, with participants from all parts of the Monash University community. The goal of the day is to raise funds for the\u00a0<strong>Talented Student Support Program (TSSP)<\/strong> and Monash University affiliated sporting clubs. These programs and clubs perform a valuable role promoting social inclusion and providing broad support networks for our students, as well as the opportunity to allow them to compete for their University. For more information about the day and to register for the event, please refer to the Chancellor&#8217;s Cup Golf Day\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/participation\/chancellors-cup-gd\">webpage<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><a name=\"tm3\"><\/a>Volunteering at Monash<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3427\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/08\/volunteer.jpg\" alt=\"volunteer\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" \/>Alternately, if you&#8217;re looking to volunteer, we also have a great opportunity for staff to volunteer with the\u00a0<strong>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\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/stkilda.wufoo.com\/forms\/monash-university-join-the-saints-support-crew\/\">here<\/a>. Volunteering is a rich and rewarding experience for Monash University Staff.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/volunteering\/staff-volunteering.html\" target=\"_blank\">See our website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><a name=\"tm4\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"discount1\"><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Read  more   information about the range of <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount2\"><\/a>Peppers and Mantra Queensland hotel special offers<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Staff have access to the exclusive  Departure Lounge with    discounted rates at selected Peppers,<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2013\/05\/QT_Pool_Shot.jpg\" alt=\"QT_Pool_Shot\" width=\"234\" height=\"119\" \/><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Mantra and  BreakFree properties    throughout Australia, Bali and New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>To read more about these and other October specials view the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/Portals\/4\/PDFs\/2015-October-Flyer.pdf\">discounts flyer here.<\/a><strong>For pricing, availability and 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. If you have any reservations enquiries,  email <a href=\"mailto:departurelounge@mantragroup.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">departurelounge@mantragroup.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount3\"><\/a>Cricket Australia &#8211; Group Bookings Now Available<\/h3>\n<p>Cricket Australia now offers ticketing for groups at discounted  prices*; providing a memorable and personalised day at the cricket.\u00a0\u00a0  Visit the one stop shop for a great day out!\u00a0 Seating can be arranged  for groups of any size and provide adult and child tickets at discounted  prices*  For further information please contact John Goodson at Cricket Australia:  <strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:john.goodson@cricket.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">john.goodson@cricket.com.au<\/a> <strong>Phone:<\/strong> 03 9653 9946 or 0428 409 495<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount4\"><\/a> Join Medibank <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3247\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/07\/medibanksmall2.jpg\" alt=\"medibanksmall\" width=\"209\" height=\"66\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Get 1 month free when you join Medibank Corporate hospital and extras  by 30 September. Plus we&#8217;ll waive the 2 &amp; 6 month waiting periods  on extras.\u00a0 As a Monash University staff member you\u2019ll also get an  ongoing 7% discount on corporate cover. Your Medibank Sales Consultant  is coming to visit in early October, click<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobookings.com\/apd\/directory\/directory.asp\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobookings.com\/Monash_University\">here <\/a>to book your 1:1 consultation<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><a name=\"discount5\"><\/a>Other discounts available to staff include:<\/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>BUPA 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>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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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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