{"id":4479,"date":"2017-04-26T12:27:49","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T01:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/?p=4479"},"modified":"2017-04-26T14:23:03","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T03:23:03","slug":"wellbeing-monash-and-monash-sport-newsletter-april-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/26\/wellbeing-monash-and-monash-sport-newsletter-april-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing @ Monash and Monash Sport newsletter \u2013 April 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">This group program for staff consists of six one-hour sessions and is designed 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.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">***Participants must be able to commit to all six weekly sessions***<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Dates<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Tuesdays 12 &#8211; 1pm<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\" style=\"width: 1px;height: 1px;overflow: hidden\">Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 and Mar 7<\/div>\n<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<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the April 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><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/#sport\">Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/#teammonash\">TeamMONASH news<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/#discounts\"><strong>Employee benefits and discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing1\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"wellbeinglead\"><\/a>\u00a0Global Walk\/Run Event<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Global-Walk.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4575\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Global-Walk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Global-Walk.jpg 960w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Global-Walk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Global-Walk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Global-Walk-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Monash Global Walk Run kicked off in great numbers with more than 600 staff and students participating in events across all Monash campuses and sites.<\/p>\n<p>At Clayton, more than 400 participants braved the rain to join their colleagues and friends, as part of the biannual event. \u00a0Walkers, were led through the new Monash Circuit &#8211; Jock Marshall Reserve, while runners challenged themselves to a sprint around the TAN.<\/p>\n<p>The event supported and raised funds for the great work done by the White Ribbon organisation, an organisation committed to preventing violence against women. \u2018Our support of this great organisation was recently recognised in Monash\u2019s accreditation as a White Ribbon Workplace, providing supportive and safer environments\u2019, said Dr Vicki Ashton, Chief Medical Officer for Monash.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was a great initiative which raised awareness on the importance of physical activity but also social contentedness. It was wonderful to see different areas of the university involved with some areas even dressing up for the day&#8221;, said\u00a0 David Suder,\u00a0Deputy Executive Director and Director Campus Development.<\/p>\n<p>For more information go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\">www.monash.edu\/wellbeing<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing2\"><\/a>Universities Mental Health and Wellbeing Day- May\u00a02nd<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/University-Mental-Health-Day.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4510 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/University-Mental-Health-Day.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/University-Mental-Health-Day.jpg 507w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/University-Mental-Health-Day-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"addThis \">\n<p>Australia and New Zealand University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day will take place on Tuesday 2 May, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>More than 30 universities from across Australia and New Zealand are participating.This year\u2019s theme is <em><strong>Active Mental Health. <\/strong><\/em>The link between physical and mental health is undeniable.\u00a0\u00a0 People who engage in regular exercise enjoy better mental health, are more alert, and are more resilient against the stresses of modern living.\u00a0Social physical activity is also shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and increase friendships and social connectedness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"addThis \"><\/div>\n<article><\/article>\n<article>Events available to staff and students on Tuesday 2 May include:Beyond Blue Seminar and Webinar Clayton campus, Introduction to Mindfulness at Caulfield campus and many more, check them out on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/mental-health-day\">website!<\/a><\/article>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing3\"><\/a>Heart Week (April 30th-6th of May)-Heart Foundation Seminar and Webinar<\/h3>\n<p>The 30th of April to the 6th of May is Heart Week.<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/dreamstime_xs_29922713.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4509 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/dreamstime_xs_29922713.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/dreamstime_xs_29922713.jpg 539w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/dreamstime_xs_29922713-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Heart Foundation team will be coming on campus to deliver a presentation on warning Signs of a heart attack and Active living for a health heart.<\/p>\n<p>Heart attack warning signs Feeling pain in your jaw or shoulder? Nauseous or Dizzy? No two heart attacks are the same and symptoms can be different for men and women. Knowing the warning signs could help save your life or the life of a loved one.<\/p>\n<p>Active Living for a Healthy Heart Being active can decrease your chance of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. Let\u2019s talk about how to incorporate more physical activity in your day to help fight risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol.\u00a0 The seminars and webinars will be held on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday the 4th of April, to attend register <a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/search\/?category_id=-1&amp;campus_id=-1&amp;keywords=heart&amp;type=upcoming&amp;sort=date&amp;action_search=Search\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing4\"><\/a>Australia&#8217;s Biggest Morning Tea<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/04\/bigmorningtea.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-3078 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2015\/04\/bigmorningtea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"248\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Australia\u2019s Biggest Morning Tea is a great opportunity for colleagues to get together to share a cuppa and some healthy and delicious food, while raising funds for those affected by cancer. Every dollar raised helps to fund more cancer research, prevention programs and support services.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, supporters helped raise a staggering $11.9 million<span style=\"color: #ffcc00\">.<\/span> We\u2019d love to top this incredible total in 2017 to over $13 million!<\/p>\n<p>Get involved this year and do your part by organising a morning tea in your work area. While the official day for the morning tea is Thursday 25th May, events can be held throughout May and June.<\/p>\n<p>To host a morning tea, simply\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.biggestmorningtea.com.au\/register\" target=\"_blank\">register<\/a> your morning tea online.\u00a0 For more information and for some great ideas on how to fundraiser, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.biggestmorningtea.com.au\/\">Australia&#8217;s Biggest Morning Tea<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing5\"><\/a>Beyond Blue Seminar and Webinar<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/beyond-blue.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4515 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/beyond-blue.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/beyond-blue.png 479w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/beyond-blue-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>To support Universities Health and Wellbeing Day, Beyond Blue is conducting a one hour session to increase awareness about depression, anxiety and related disorders. This seminar will information in identifying practical ways to support someone you\u2019re concerned about in the workplace or in your personal life.<\/p>\n<p>Session will be held on Tuesday 2nd of May on the Clayton Campus<\/p>\n<p>If you are unable to attend on the day then join us via webinar!<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Compeition.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4563 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Compeition.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Compeition.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Compeition-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Register for the session <a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/search\/?category_id=-1&amp;campus_id=-1&amp;keywords=beyond&amp;type=upcoming&amp;sort=date&amp;action_search=Search\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing6\"><\/a>\u00a0Like us on Facebook and win a $20 voucher!<\/h3>\n<p>Like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellbeingAtMonash\/\">wellbeing@monash<\/a> on Facebook and in the month of May\u00a0share any of the our posts and you will be in the draw to win a $20 Coles Myer voucher. The more posts you &#8220;Share&#8221; the more entries you have. Competition ends on \u00a0May 31st and winner will be announced on June 2nd via private message.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing7\"><\/a><strong>Check out the recipe book from Food is Medicine Course<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/09\/vegetable-heart.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4188\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2016\/09\/vegetable-heart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Did you enjoy the Food is Medicine course? If so, the team have now release their own recipe book:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.med.monash.edu.au\/scs\/nutrition-dietetics\/food-as-med-recipe-book.html\"><em>Using\u00a0Food as Medici<\/em><em>ne: Fighting Inflammation!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our first recipe book has an anti-inflammatory theme! Please note this book is to help individuals improve their overall dietary patterns and to provide them with information about the anti-inflammatory properties of overall dietary patterns and also some information on foods that hold anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing8\"><\/a>Save three lives-donate blood at Monash University<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Give-blood-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4570 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Give-blood-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Give-blood-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Give-blood-1-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bookings are open for the upcoming Blood Service visit to Monash University on 8 May 2017, so show your support and donate you blood.<\/p>\n<p>8 Scenic Blv Clayton from 9.30-4.30pm<\/p>\n<p>Request an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.donateblood.com.au\/\">appointment<\/a> today<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing9\"><\/a>Influenza vaccinations<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/02\/flu-shot-logo-1473349883-8734.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4393\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/02\/flu-shot-logo-1473349883-8734.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"166\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Flu season is just around the corner, and we\u2019re doing our part to keep staff healthy and flu-free as the colder\u00a0months approach.<\/p>\n<p>University Chief Medical Officer Dr Vicki Ashton says an annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick with seasonal flu and spreading it to others.<\/p>\n<p>Many Monash faculties and divisions are taking part in the program, which starts late April. Find out if your department is participating and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/news-and-health-alerts\/influenza-vaccinations\">who your area coordinator is<\/a> on the Occupation Health &amp; Safety website.<\/p>\n<p>If your department would like to take part, contact <a href=\"mailto:lynne.peterson@monash.edu\">lynne.peterson@monash.edu<\/a> to register for the program. Email\u00a0OH&amp;S\u00a0at <a href=\"mailto:ohshelp@monash.edu\">ohshelp@monash.edu<\/a> if you have further questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing10\"><\/a>World Day for Safety and Health<\/h3>\n<p>World Day for Safety and Health\u00a0honours the memory of those who have died at work and raises awareness of work health and safety.<br \/>\nAustralia\u2019s work-related fatality rates have been steadily trending downwards, but 178[1] workers still lost their lives in 2016. By raising awareness and taking the lead in work health and safety, we can help prevent further injuries and death.(Safe <a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/world-day-desktop-background.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-4558 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/world-day-desktop-background.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/world-day-desktop-background.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/world-day-desktop-background-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/world-day-desktop-background-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/world-day-desktop-background-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/a>work Australia.)<\/p>\n<p>How to get involved at Monash:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Consider taking on a OHS role &#8211; Maybe a safety Officer, First Aider, Warden, Well being coordinator, Mental Health First Aider<b>,\u00a0<\/b>Wellbeing Champion-<b>\u00a0<\/b>There are many\u00a0Interesting and Important\u00a0roles to choose from!<br \/>\nBe a OHS role model &#8211; Talk Health and Safety to colleagues, ensure your OHS induction is up to date,<a href=\"https:\/\/riskcloud.net\/prod\/?ccode=monash\"> Report a hazard\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Book some OHS and\u00a0wellbeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/staff-development\">training<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/staff-development\">\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Encourage colleagues\u00a0to maintain a good\/work life balance-<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/physical-health\/staff-wellbeing-activity-program-swap\">\u00a0join in or book<\/a> a SWAP program for your area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a name=\"wellbeing11\"><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>Mindfulness for Peak Performance-Free online course<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Mindfulness2017.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4573\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Mindfulness2017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Mindfulness2017.jpg 1541w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Mindfulness2017-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Mindfulness2017-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Mindfulness2017-1024x819.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Tired, distracted and stressed by the pace of modern life? Mindfulness might be the solution. Mindfulness is essentially about being more aware and awake in every moment of your life. It is about intentionally paying attention to each moment, being fully engaged in whatever is happening around and within you, with an attitude of friendliness and compassion.<\/p>\n<p>Join the six week online course <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/mindfulness-wellbeing-performance\">today<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>safeTALK, suicide awareness training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most people with thoughts of suicide don&#8217;t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. This half day workshop teaches participants to recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving mental health support.<\/p>\n<p>Next training sessions are Tuesday 2 May (Caulfield)<\/p>\n<p>Register for the course <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/staff-development\/learning-activities\/working-monash\/safetalk\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mindfulness Programs<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1608\" src=\"http:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2012\/11\/mental-health-relaxing.jpg\" alt=\"mental health relaxing\" width=\"270\" height=\"272\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to reduce stress, be kind to yourself and improve your performance.\u00a0 Mindfulness involves learning to pay attention to the present moment rather than worrying or dwelling in the past.\u00a0 For more information about these course please click on the link<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/183148\/\">Introduction to Mindfulness<\/a>&#8211; Tuesday 2nd of May\u00a0(1hr session)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/191406\/\">Essence of Health<\/a> \u2013 starting Tuesday 23rd of May\u00a0(6 weeks)<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/view\/183468\/\">Mindful Stress Reduction<\/a>-starting Tuesday 18th of July (6 weeks)<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Monash Sport News, Events and Offers<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sport at Monash: Annual Report 2016<\/h3>\n<p>A dynamic year of achievement, progression and enhancements, the 2016 year heralded some great achievements and notable highlights for Sport at Monash University. Read the report in full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0019\/816400\/2016-annual-report-final-web.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><a name=\"sp2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Instructional video: Pull up bars<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">In our latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PJdHrQXcqhE&amp;t=2s\">instructional video<\/a>, Health and Fitness Instructor Craig shows you two exercises to help improve your upper body and grip strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Come and try our new Group Fitness Studio!<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4597\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/GFroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"206\" \/><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><a name=\"sp4\"><\/a><br \/>\nOur new Group Fitness Studio at Clayton campus is officially open to all members! A brand new ceiling with a new heating and cooling system are only some of the great features. Check out all the new features to the Group Fitness Studio <a href=\"http:\/\/monash-sport-lifestyle.blogspot.com.au\/2017\/03\/new-clayton-group-fitness-studio.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pay less, play more!<\/h3>\n<p>Badminton has joined our court hire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/sport\/bookings\/happy-hour\">Happy Hour<\/a>! Hire a badminton court for half the price between 12-2pm Monday-Friday.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"sp5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" 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=\"266\" height=\"187\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Monash Sport Activewear!<\/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!<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"tm1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: normal\">TeamMONASH News<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Winter is coming, and so is Olympian Brodie Summers<\/h3>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright \" src=\"https:\/\/jamesoana.files.wordpress.com\/2017\/04\/moguls.png?w=685\" width=\"260\" height=\"173\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Winter Olympian and current Monash University Student Brodie Summers is one of Australia\u2019s finest skiers. Hailing from Perth, Brodie is a real medal chance for the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games in the moguls discipline.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/teammonash.blogspot.com.au\/2017\/04\/winter-is-coming-and-so-is-olympian.html\">Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><a name=\"tm2\"><\/a> Student profile &#8211;\u00a0Stefan Uzelac<\/h3>\n<p>Current Monash University mechanical engineering and biomedical student Stefan Uzelac is seen as one of the best university basketball players in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>He currently plies his trade with the Sandringham Sabres who play in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL). Only Australia\u2019s premier basketball league, the National Basketball League, is considered better than the SEABL.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/teammonash.blogspot.com.au\/2017\/04\/elite-monash-player-profile-stefan.html\">Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"tm3\"><\/a> <strong>Volunteer with TeamMONASH!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The TeamMONASH Support Crew is a group of volunteers who assist in ensuring that our events and programs run smoothly. It&#8217;s a great way to get involved, develop skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun. Volunteer roles include event admin and logistics, being a member of the TeamMONASH cheer squad and much more. All valued members of our support crew receive training, an official TeamMONASH Support Crew T-shirt, a certificate and an opportunity to develop skills.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/participation\/support-crew\">Find out more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"tm4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get involved in Inter &#8211; University Sport!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inter university sport gives you the chance to represent Monash against other universities. Join TeamMONASH as you pull on the Monash blue at a huge range of events including the Australian University Games, Southern University Games, Uni Battle, Indigenous Games and Australian University Championships. All inter university sport competition is sanctioned by\u00a0Australian University Sport (AUS), the peak governing body of university sport in Australia and currently has 41 members, representing more than one million students.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/representation\/sports\">Find out more here.<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/volunteering\/staff-volunteering.html\" target=\"_blank\">See our website for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\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. Read more information in the range of <a href=\"http:\/\/monash.edu\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><a name=\"discount2\"><\/a>AdiCentre<a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Adidas.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4587\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2017\/04\/Adidas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Adidas.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Adidas-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Adidas-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2017\/04\/Adidas-1024x692.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Monash University has been exclusively selected to receive an \u2018extended\u2019 invite from this <strong><u>Wednesday 26<sup>th<\/sup> April to Saturday 3<sup>rd<\/sup> June 2017.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We hope that you and your colleagues take advantage of our fantastic offer at the adiCentre, <strong><u>40% OFF RRP<\/u><\/strong> (Exclusions Apply), please see details on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/staff-benefits-and-discounts\/retail#adicentre\">attached invite<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please ensure that an appointment is made prior to visiting the store (details on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu\/ohs\/health-and-wellbeing\/staff-benefits-and-discounts\/retail#adicentre\">attached invite<\/a>) and that you quote your company\/business name when making an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>This offer extends to Family and Friends of your company and can be used as frequently as one wishes between the above dates therefore we look forward to seeing everyone in-store.<\/p>\n<p>** If anyone wishes to purchase via our online platform (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.adidas.com.au\/\">www.adidas.com.au<\/a>) whilst in-store, they must have registered and created an \u2018Account\u2019 and placed items in their \u2018Shopping Bag\u2019 prior to attending adiCentre so as to promote an efficient shopping experience for all of our valued corporate customers \u2013 we thank you in advance for your cooperation.<\/p>\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>This group program for staff consists of six one-hour sessions and is designed to help you reduce stress, improve wellbeing and resilience, and increase workplace performance using mindfulness. 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