{"id":4001,"date":"2016-06-27T10:50:25","date_gmt":"2016-06-26T23:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/?p=4001"},"modified":"2016-06-27T13:19:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-27T02:19:00","slug":"wellbeing-monash-and-monash-sport-newsletter-%e2%80%93-june-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2016\/06\/27\/wellbeing-monash-and-monash-sport-newsletter-%e2%80%93-june-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing @ Monash and Monash Sport newsletter \u2013 June 2016"},"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 wellbeing@monash.edu \u00a0 <strong>In the June 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> <\/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<h2>Wellbeing Events and News<\/h2>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing1\"><\/a>Monash University named world\u2019s healthiest workplace<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4010\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/06\/globalhealthyworkplaceawards3.jpg\" alt=\"globalhealthyworkplaceawards3\" width=\"294\" height=\"171\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Monash University has won the<a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/news\/show\/10173?utm_source=health-and-wellbeing-page-carousel&amp;utm_medium=Web-banner&amp;utm_campaign=monash-university-named-world%E2%80%99s-healthiest-workplace\"> 2016 Global Healthy Workplace Award<\/a> in recognition of its healthy workplace programs, and contribution to workplace health, in the large employer category.<\/p>\n<p>The awards ceremony held in Washington DC, recognised those workplaces that have made the biggest impact on the health and wellbeing of their workforce. Monash University was shortlisted as one of three finalists in the large employer category alongside Hospital Alem\u00e3o Oswaldo Cruz, Brazil and Johnson &amp; Johnson, Brazil.\u00a0 Applications were reviewed against the World Health Organisation (WHO) healthy workplace framework and model for action.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the conference, Dr Ashton the University\u2019s Chief Medical Officer, said that \u201cThe breadth and diversity of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\">Monash&#8217;s Wellbeing programs,<\/a> which cover the four pillars of physical health, mental health, nutrition and general health, were recognised as world leading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Major successes under the Wellbeing at Monash program include: the 10,000 Steps Challenge; targeted Staff Wellbeing Activity Programs (SWAP) that provide tailored physical activity classes; health risk reduction programs for cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, nutrition and stress; education programs for mental health and mindfulness; and the introduction of a smoke-free University in 2016, with fully funded quit support programs for both staff and students.  \u201cThe success of these programs could not have been achieved without the support of our key stakeholders, Monash Sport, Team Monash and Counselling, together with our many wellbeing champions\u201d said Dr Ashton.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing2\"><\/a>Learn how to reduce your risk of developing diabetes<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3144\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/05\/apple1.jpg\" alt=\"apple\" width=\"178\" height=\"116\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>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.  You can learn how to reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke, by attending an information session delivered by Diabetes Victoria, which will cover topics such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is diabetes?<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms and complications of diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Risk factors linked to type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<li>How to prevent type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you would like to attend one of our upcoming sessions, please click below to register.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/168249\/\">Caulfield<\/a> Tuesday, 12 July 12.30pm<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/168246\/\">Clayton<\/a> Wednesday, 13 July 12.30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All who attend will also have the opportunity to complete the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifeprogram.org.au\/ausdrisk-test\">AUSDRISK<\/a> tool to determine their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.\u00a0 All high risk, eligible employees will then be offered the opportunity to participate in a Divisional Life! program where professionals will provide you with individual attention and learn about you and your lifestyle.  Inquiries can be forwarded to <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing3\"><\/a>The Science of Meditation and Mindfulness<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3952\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/05\/mental-health-mindfulness-exercises-02.jpg\" alt=\"mental health mindfulness-exercises-02\" width=\"200\" height=\"132\" \/><\/h3>\n<div>Mindfulness is being fully engaged in each moment. It has benefits  for wellbeing, productivity and relationships, as science journalist  Graham Phillips experienced in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BI5JNDs-Azk\">ABC Catalyst<\/a> especial. Taught by Dr  Richard Chambers, Campus Community, who is leading a university-wide mindfulness  initiative at Monash University, alongside Craig Hassed, Graham  experienced an obvious improvement to his wellbeing as well as reaction  time and memory. When his brain was imaged (which also happened at  Monash), there was significant growth in key areas for learning and  wellbeing.<\/div>\n<div>Monash offers a range of free mindfulness programs for staff and students (perhaps include a link here to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health\/mindfulness\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health\/mindfulness<\/a>)<\/div>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing4\"><\/a>Don&#8217;t let winter hold you back, its time to SWAP it!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/05\/SWAP-Image-no-year.jpg\" alt=\"SWAP Image no year\" width=\"260\" height=\"149\" \/> Want to get active during Winter?  Get organised and grab your  colleagues and register in one of the many wellbeing activities  available.  We have many fitness class like boxing, pilates, and yoga at  various campuses.\u00a0 With 30, 45, or 60 minute fitness classes priced from just $9.00,   $10.00 or 11.00 per person, why not organise a fitness class at a time   and venue that suits you and your department by emailing:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a>.  Information on the types of classes, costs and locations can be found\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/staff-wellbeing-activity-program-swap\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing5\"><\/a>Fresh Fruit delivered at your meeting or event<\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/05\/FruitAddicts-fruit-box.jpg\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"180\" height=\"142\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Would you like to fuel productivity, enhance employee wellbeing and save staff time from snack hunting every day? <a href=\"http:\/\/fruitaddicts.com\/\">Fruit Addicts<\/a> Workplace Fruit Supply Specialist are your answer.  As a special introductory offer for Monash University, Fruit Addicts would like to provide you with a free no obligation sample box.\u00a0 This will enable you to sample the high quality of the fruit we use, and gauge a suitable amount of fruit for your workplace.\u00a0 Further as the preferred Monash University fruit supplier we offer a further 10% off our regular prices to all new Monash customers.  We use only the finest quality Australian produce and back up our product with an equally high level of customer service.  Our boxes currently consist of bananas, a variety of apples, pears, and a selection of citrus fruit.\u00a0 Our prices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 Pieces = $28.00<\/li>\n<li>45 Pieces = $38.00<\/li>\n<li>60 Pieces = $48.00<\/li>\n<li>90 Pieces = $68.00<\/li>\n<li>120 Pieces = $88.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a special introductory offer for Monash University, Fruit Addicts would like to provide you with a free no obligation sample box.\u00a0 This will enable you to sample the high quality of the fruit we use, and gauge a suitable amount of fruit for your workplace.\u00a0 Further as the preferred Monash University fruit supplier we offer a further 10% off our regular prices to all new Monash customers.  Call Shane today on 1300 438 378 to arrange your free sample box.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing6\"><\/a>Upcoming Mental Health Programs<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3108\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/04\/mental-health-busy-mind.jpg\" alt=\"mental health busy mind\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>At Monash we have a suite of programs available to educate  staff about common mental health issues, how to support others and look  after your own wellbeing.\u00a0 We encourage you to take advantage of these  options;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/staff-development\/learning-activities\/occupational-health\/mental-health-firstaid\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health First Aid Training<\/a> (2 days)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/staff-development\/learning-activities\/working-monash\/safetalk\" target=\"_blank\">SafeTALK: Suicide awareness &amp; first response training<\/a> (3.5 hours)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health\/mindfulness\/programs\/mind-body-medicine\" target=\"_blank\">Mind Body Medicine<\/a> (4 x 90 mins)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health\/mindfulness\/programs\/stress-reduction\" target=\"_blank\">Mindful for Stress Reduction<\/a> (6 x 60mins)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health\/mindfulness\/programs\/essence-of-health\" target=\"_blank\">ESSENCE of health<\/a> (6 x 60 mins)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health\/mindfulness\/programs\/train-the-trainer\" target=\"_blank\">Mindfulness Train the trainer<\/a> (4 x 90 mins)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance - Staff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/staff-development\/learning-activities\/working-monash\/mindfulness-staff\" target=\"_blank\">Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance &#8211; Staff<\/a> (half day)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/staff-development\/learning-activities\/working-monash\/mindfulness-supr\" target=\"_blank\">Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance &#8211; Supervisors<\/a> (half day)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/health\/mindfulness\/programs\/lunch-time-meditation\" target=\"_blank\">Lunchtime drop-in meditation sessions<\/a> (30 min session)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"sp1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Monash Sport News, Events and Offers<\/h2>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TpdNRAb2ELI\/Vb6rO9wXT5I\/AAAAAAAABSQ\/pZRlWjJOmco\/s320\/IMG_6067.JPG\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"276\" height=\"185\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Monash Games: Staff Challenge<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">Registrations for Monash Games are now open, with sports the whole office can play! See the video on the Staff Challenge <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MI50n6QpUwE\">here<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"> or register on our website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/sport\/events\/monash-games\">here<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"sp2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 17.7957px;font-weight: normal\">Our Active Staff: Shane <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/8109138b3854af10c59207d0e\/images\/67ac06de-27b3-4919-8abc-1f654fc8e1f4.jpg\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"288\" height=\"162\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Health and Fitness Operations Coordinator Shane is also a passionate triathlete! Before he attempted his maiden Port Macquarie Ironman over the weekend, we caught up with him to find out what it takes to compete in such a challenging event.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pCeF8NAp6F8\">Find out here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp3\"><\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Monash Making Waves<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/8109138b3854af10c59207d0e\/images\/c7160b7d-3605-4a7b-bad7-2663368ce5a0.jpg\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"203\" height=\"152\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Our Water Wise program has been recognised nationally as &#8216;Best Swim School Innovation&#8217; program at the Swim Australia Awards! Click <a href=\"http:\/\/monash-sport-lifestyle.blogspot.com.au\/2016\/05\/water-wise-receives-national-recognition.html\">here<\/a> to find out more on this amazing achievement.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp4\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em;font-weight: normal\">Lack of Sleep Linked to Poor Diet and Obesity<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/8109138b3854af10c59207d0e\/images\/059ef5b5-2c6a-4b9b-9a2d-e3f91565bb00.jpg\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"284\" height=\"117\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">In the largest Australian study into links between sleep and diet, a Monash research team have found that without a good night&#8217;s sleep, women of child-bearing age are more likely to reach for fattier foods to help them through the day. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/news\/show\/lack-of-sleep-linked-to-poor-diet-and-obesity?utm_campaign=Staff%20Newsletter%20%E2%80%93%20How%20Muscles%20Heal,%20New%20Parking,%20and%20Music%20in%20Culture&amp;utm_source=the-insider&amp;utm_medium=email\">Read on here.<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"sp5\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Glute Activation and Strengthening<\/h3>\n<p>Sitting at a desk all day? Check out these <a href=\"http:\/\/monash-sport-lifestyle.blogspot.com.au\/2016\/05\/glute-activation-strengthening.html\">three exercises to strengthen your glutes<\/a>, as recommended by Health and Fitness Instructor Carmen.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp6\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Sport Camps for Kids on School Holidays<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">The Melbourne Sports Institute has teamed up with Monash University and Monash Sport to create this sporting program over the school holidays. Held at Clayton campus, the program allows children to create friendships, develop skills and have fun!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>$38 per day, ages 8-15 with a range of sporting activities on offer. Find out more\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/msisport.com.au\/monash-university-sports-camps\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"> <\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\" src=\"http:\/\/msisport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/MSI-SPORTS-CAMP-LOGO.png\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"176\" height=\"175\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sp7\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"sp4\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"sp8\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure you refrain from using you phone while in the changerooms,  as everyone is entitled to their own privacy. Take that post-gym selfie  in the hallway instead!<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/8109138b3854af10c59207d0e\/images\/bfd2c477-ee46-44f3-8c94-0f3f4dc8f29e.png\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"322\" height=\"136\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"sp9\"><\/a><a name=\"sp5\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Video: Monash Sport &#8211; Active bodies, vibrant minds<\/h3>\n<p>View this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YJLh37RpbXI&amp;feature=youtu.be\">short video<\/a> to see how we want to help you to maintain an active body and a vibrant mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Monash Sport Activewear!<\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wmGoC7Gqopo\/VqVuoRwzjqI\/AAAAAAAABk4\/1xiW_YWancc\/s320\/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-01-25%2Bat%2B10.15.16%2Bam.png\" alt=\"FruitAddicts fruit box\" width=\"179\" height=\"126\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>We have new merchandise on sale now! Singlets, t-shirts, shorts, gym  bags, towels, drink bottles and hoodies  are all available from the  Monash Sport Clayton Service Desk. Members  can have a 10% discount on  all apparel items, make sure you don&#8217;t miss  out!  <span style=\"font-weight: normal\"> &#8211; Singlets $25 &#8211; T-Shirts $25 &#8211; Shorts $35 &#8211; Gym Bags $30 &#8211; Towels $10 &#8211; Drink Bottles $14 &#8211; Hoodies $55<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"tm\"><\/a>TeamMONASH Events and News<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"tm1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.17em\">Monash University&#8217;s 2016 Rio Olympians!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nine students have now been confirmed on the Australian Olympic Team, over a range of sports from Archery to Rowing! <a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/06\/Monash-Universitys-2016-Olympians-17.06.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to see profiles on them all!<\/a> #MonashPride<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"tm2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Upcoming events<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">We also have a range of upcoming events that you can get involved in. You can register now for the always popular <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Melbourne Marathon<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13px\">Around the Bay in a Day<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"> events, head to our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\">website here<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"> to register and join TeamMONASH.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">2016 Australian Indigenous UniGames<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">June 26-30, Brisbane, QLD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">16 Monash Student Athletes competing, 2 Monash Staff Members (from Yulendj Department), 2 Support Crew Members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">2016 Southern Uni Games<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">July 3-7, Melbourne, VIC (Hosted by Victoria University)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">105 Monash Student Athletes competing, 12 Support Crew Members (Coaches and Trainers)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">2016 Australian University Surfing Championships<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">July 3-7, Mudjimba Beach, QLD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;font-weight: normal\">12 Monash Student Athletes competing, 1 Support Crew Member<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/191850184536864\/\"> <\/a> <a name=\"tm3\"><\/a>Quidditch World Cup<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4050 alignnone\" style=\"color: #0000ee\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/06\/Quidditch3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quidditch3 (1)\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/06\/Quidditch3-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">July 23rd-24th 2016 &#8211; Frankfurt, Germany.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">3 Monash students are representing Australia at the 2016 Quidditch World Cup:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">Caitlin Foster (Music), Nathan Morton (Science) and Neil Kemister (Commerce)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">Each student received a $1,000 Monash University Elite Athlete International Travel Grant. All three students play at the Monash University Quidditch Club \u2018The Monash Muggles\u2019 throughout the year. Their selection in the Australian team showcases the impressive level of our university club. Monash has the largest university cohort represented in the Australian team. Australia won the Silver medal at last year\u2019s world cup, so they will most likely do well again. Good luck students!<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt\" dir=\"ltr\"><a name=\"tm4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"discount1\"><\/a> Employee benefits and discounts<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"discount2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Nutrition\">Expert nutrition advice at the right price<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3385\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/08\/base.jpg\" alt=\"base\" width=\"308\" height=\"101\" \/>Private individual  nutrition consultations are now available with an experienced and  qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian at highly discounted rates for  staff, friends and family of Monash University.  The sessions are run  by the Monash Nutrition Clinic is part of the Human Base (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.med.monash.edu\/base\/\">Be Active  Sleep &amp; Eat)<\/a> Facility, in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and  Health Science at Monash University.  No referral is necessary to see the dietitian, and Medicare rebates<em> (only with an Enhanced Primary Care &#8211; EPC <\/em>Pathway are available for chronic illnesses from your GP), private health insurance and DVA rebates are available.  Appointments  to see the dietitian are currently being taken for between 10 am and 1  pm on a Thursday with after hours appointments once a month.  All  nutrition consultations are with a fully qualified and experienced  Accredited Practising Dietitian. The clinic also delivers structured and  supervised training for student dietitians, and at times, you may be  asked if a student could be present during your consultation. This  service is offered at a discounted rate to promote community wellness  and student education. The cost is  $5 for students (first appointment  or return) and $15 for staff.  To make an appointment, call 99024270 or  email nutrition.dietetics@monash.edu<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"discount3\"><\/a>Join Medibank!<\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/03\/medibanksmall.jpg\" alt=\"medibanksmall\" width=\"157\" height=\"50\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><span>Join Medibank Corporate Health Cover in <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">June 2016 <\/span>and get one Month Free plus 2 &amp; 6 month waiting periods on extras waived. Plus, the Monash University corporate discount of 7% means you can  enjoy better health at a better price.\u00a0 You can also use your extras  your way with a combined annual limit you and can use the included  extras however you want.\u00a0 There is also no hospital excess for kids on  family memberships and we cover you for accidents,  regardless of your level of hospital cover. \u00a0For more information or to  join, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.corporate.medibank.com.au\/monashuni\" target=\"_blank\">www.corporate.medibank.com.au\/monashuni<\/a> or call\u00a0 131 680.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Join the Travel club<\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2014\/03\/travelclublogo.JPG\" alt=\"travelclublogo\" width=\"187\" height=\"73\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/staff-benefits-and-discounts\/travel-and-tourism#Travelclub\">Travel Club<\/a> 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. As a member of Travel Club you will have  access to specially negotiated holidays, products and services  tailor-made for you.  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.  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