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- Wellbeing events and news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
- Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- TeamMONASH news<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Employee benefits and discounts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>Sign up for the Monash Global Walk\/Run\u00a0
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<\/a><\/h3>\nThe bi-annual Monash Global Walk\/Run will be held on September 20th. The event will form part of this year’s International Sports Day in collaboration with Monash in Motion.Sign up now and get together with your colleagues and friends to take a walk around our many wonderful campuses and sites.<\/p>\n
All staff and students are invited to get their walking shoes on and take part in the second Global Walk\/Run event this year between the 20th and 21st of September. \u00a0The event will commence at 12.15pm with a walk or run and will conclude with a healthy lunch and some great prize giveaways.<\/p>\n
The event aims to raise an awareness of preventing violence against women and the work done by the White Ribbon Foundation.\u00a0\u00a0 Participants will be encouraged to make a gold coin donation at the lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n
So, why not take a step toward better health and be part of the global Monash community.<\/p>\n
For more information and to register visit our website<\/a>.\u00a0 Registrations close Monday,18th of September<\/p>\n
<\/a>Women’s Health Week
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<\/a><\/h3>\nThe two biggest barriers for women not maintaining a healthy lifestyle is \u2018lack of time\u2019 and \u2018health not being a priority\u2019.<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Health Week is the time to put ourselves\u00a0first, for just one week, and start making positive changes that can last a lifetime.<\/p>\n
Dr Deidre Bentley from Jean Hailes for Women\u2019s Health will be speaking on key issues affecting women\u2019s health including menopause, heart health, bone health and stress. The talk will focus on this year\u2019s Women\u2019s Health Week theme It\u2019s time we put ourselves first!<\/em><\/p>\n
Sign up <\/a>for the event on Monday 4th of September on the Clayton campus. If you can’t attend on campus, you can join us live via\u00a0webinar<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>RUOK – Its time to check in with family and friends
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<\/a><\/h3>\nR U OK? Day is a national day of action and a reminder to regularly check in with family, friends and workmates.\u00a0 Staying connected and having meaningful conversations is<\/span> something we can all do. You don’t need to be an expert – just a great mate and a good listener.<\/em><\/p>\n
We encourage staff and student groups to promote the day by;<\/p>\n
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- Getting a group together and host an activity\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This could be a morning tea, random acts of kindness, a team sport \u2013 anything that brings your group together to provide time to connect with each other.<\/p>\n
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- Register your event<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jump on the Monash R U OK? Day website<\/a> and let us know what you are up to.\u00a0 We have a limited amount of merchandise which can only be given to events we know about.\u00a0 A small starter pack will be allocated to groups that register their event on our website.<\/p>\n
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- Promote your event<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Posters, flyers and plasma screens available for download from the Monash R U OK? Day website<\/a>. Use whatever forms of communication work for your group ie. Social media, newsletters etc<\/p>\n
For Monash resources and information about our events see monash.edu\/ruokday<\/a> or contact Clare Swanson<\/p>\n
<\/a>Check out the winners of the Healthy Snacks Competition
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<\/a><\/h3>\nCongratulations to the 30 lucky winners who took out a week\u2019s worth of healthy snacks in the healthy vending competition.<\/p>\n
Check out the winning photos here<\/a><\/p>\n
Competitors were challenged to take a photo enjoying one of the many healthy snacks on offer, and post it to instagram.\u00a0 Some of the great pictures entered together with the details of our competition winners can be seen here.<\/p>\n
<\/a> Free Health Checks a hit with staff
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<\/a><\/h3>\nHundreds of\u00a0staff have signed up for the free<\/strong> health checks which\u00a0have now commenced<\/p>\n
The free 20-minute health checks which were offered at multiple Monash campuses and sites, include a check of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose and waist circumference all measured by a health professional.\u00a0 In addition, an assessment of your type 2 diabetes risk, cardiovascular disease risk, and modifiable risk factors (smoking and exercise) was also included, together with an individual results card.<\/p>\n
It is hoped that the free health checks will be offered as part of Monash’s annual staff wellbeing program.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Ride the red sharebikes for FREE
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<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Monash Bikeshare scheme is now free<\/strong><\/em> to all Monash staff and students at Clayton.\u00a0 All you need to do is register<\/a>!<\/p>\n
Users \u00a0will be able to hop on any of the 70 bikes available on-campus to travel from one point of Uni to another.<\/p>\n
Clayton campus is a big place, so why not cut down your travel time and bike around!\u00a0 From the bus loop to class, the carparks to Campus Centre, and from Halls to Menzies.\u00a0 Ride for fun, ride for fitness, ride for free!<\/p>\n
Sign up for your free membership here.<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>\u00a030,000 fewer ‘red’ meals sold at The Alfred each year
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<\/a><\/h3>\nAlfred Health has successfully slashed sales of unhealthy foods across all hospital sites by more than 30,000 meals each year as part of a new trial to tackle obesity and promote healthy eating.<\/p>\n
In partnership with\u00a0key retailers, they\u00a0tested whether innovative communication tools at the point of sale would impact consumer choice and retail profit.<\/p>\n
Foods were labelled as green, amber or red, according to their nutritional content, and were accompanied by a quirky \u2018nudge\u2019 line for example, green \u2013 \u2018Mum would be proud\u2019, amber \u2018like a par in golf\u2019, red \u2013 \u2018maaaaaate\u2019. Posters to explain the cards were also displayed.<\/p>\n
Through this messaging, Alfred Health helped shift buyer behaviour. Consumers kept buying food; there was no significant difference in total food sales. Promisingly however, people shifted away from \u2018red\u2019 foods and towards healthier choices.<\/p>\n
This translates to around 30,000 fewer red lunches sold at one caf\u00e9 at The Alfred each year.<\/p>\n
Central Gippsland Health adopted Alfred Health\u2019s Point of Sale Traffic Light System in July and these resources are now available for download by not-for-profit organisations interested in creating their own healthy food environments.<\/p>\n
We created this\u00a0report<\/a>\u00a0to help communicate our experience.<\/p>\n
For further details and access to the Point of Sale Traffic Light resources, visit our\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0or contact Kia Noble, Dietitian at Alfred Health at\u00a0prevention@alfred.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Mindfulness for wellbeing, resilience and performance<\/h3>\n
\nMindful Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n
This program consists of 6 x weekly 60 minute sessions. You will learn how to use mindfulness and compassion training to reduce stress and improve your relationship with yourself and others. Research shows this results in better wellbeing and enhanced performance, as well as increased empathy and improved relationships.<\/p>\n
Dates of the sessions are: Tuesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 & 17<\/p>\n
To attend, register here<\/a><\/p>\n
Introduction to Mindfulness<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nMindfulness involves a series of simple meditative practices and cognitive strategies to help change unproductive thought and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness can also be described as an attitude to living and may enhance:<\/p>\n
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- – stress management<\/li>\n
- – work and study performance<\/li>\n
- – contentment, peace of mind and balance<\/li>\n
- – relationships at home and work<\/li>\n
- – concentration and focus in the moment<\/li>\n
- – resilience<\/li>\n
- – physical and emotional health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Date: \u00a0October\u00a03rd (Caulfield campus)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
To attend, register here<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Monash Sport News, Events and Offers<\/h2>\n
MS 24 Hour Mega Swim: Early bird registrations close this Friday!
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<\/h3>\nThis year’s MS Mega Swim event will be held on 7 – 8 October at the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool & Monash Sport Clayton. All types of teams are encouraged; work teams, sporting teams, family teams, swim club teams or even a group of friends. The event is a fantastic team building exercise or off season training opportunity. Prizes are awarded to teams who achieve the highest points through fundraising and swimming distance, register your team now!<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Monash College\u00a0Games Recap<\/h3>\n
Week 4 of this Semester saw over 900 students attend Monash Sport’s Clayton facilities for the inaugural Monash College Games.<\/p>\n
Held over the course of one evening, a series of short competitions were held for all residential and non-residential colleges. A total of ten sports were on offer for colleges to register in, with each sport including a round robin competition with finals. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a>Fitness Video: Sand Bag Training<\/h3>\n
Health and Fitness Instructor Josh\u00a0shows you how to incorporate sand bag training into your workout. Got any questions? Ask any of friendly staff next time you come in for a workout. Watch the video here.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a>Recreation Hall Refurbishments<\/h3>\n
The Recreation Hall change rooms at Monash Sport’s Clayton campus facilities will be closed as of Wednesday 9 August, whilst refurbishment works are undertaken to improve the change room area. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n
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SumoSalad: Smoothies now available!
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<\/h3>\nThe SumoSalad Cafe at our Clayton campus facilities now has delicious smoothies available with the option of extra protein. Try one today!<\/p>\n
<\/a>TeamMONASH News<\/h2>\n
Leo Hurley selected for World University Games
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<\/h3>\nMonash University\u2019s own Leo Hurley has been selected to represent Australia at the World University Games in water polo… more information.<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n<\/a>Heart of a warrior, plays like a Saint – Daniel McKenzie<\/h3>\n
At pick 22 in the 2014 AFL draft, the St. Kilda Football Club selected Daniel McKenzie from the Oakleigh Chargers… more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Empowering women to break boundaries – Aira Abarra<\/h3>\n
It is refreshing to see someone go against the grain of society to follow their passion. Whilst currently completing her studies in nursing and midwifery, Aira is also competing as a professtional powerlifter…more information.<\/a><\/p>\n
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Connecting with culture, the Indigenous University Games is more than a sporting event<\/h3>\n
The 2017 Indigenous University Games presents an opportunity for indigenous students from across Australia to come together and compete in a variety of sports. More information.<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Employee benefits and discounts<\/h2>\n
Monash staff have access to a great range of employee benefits and discounts including accommodation, travel, travel insurance, airport parking and car hire and plenty more. Read more information in the range of employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAllianz has partnered with Monash University!\u00a0
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<\/a><\/h3>\n\nMonash University has partnered with Allianz to offer exclusive online discounts across a wide range of insurance products. Allianz operates in Australia, employing approximately 4,300 staff and is one of Australia\u2019s largest general insurers. With over 3.1 million policy holders, Allianz is the brand more Australians are relying on.<\/p>\n
Purchase online to receive the following discounts:<\/span><\/p>\n
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- Up to 20% off Allianz Comprehensive Car Insurance*<\/li>\n
- Up to 15% off Allianz Home Insurance*<\/li>\n
- Up to 15% off Allianz Landlord Insurance*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How do I access this Employee Benefit?<\/span><\/p>\n
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- Visit the following website: http:\/\/monashuniversity.mybenefits.com.au<\/u><\/li>\n
- Conveniently quote & buy online 24\/7<\/li>\n
- Applicable discounts are automatically applied via this portal<\/li>\n
- Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement\/s to decide if the product is right for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Note: the above discounts are only available online at http:\/\/monashuniversity.mybenefits.com.au.<\/u> and are not available through the Allianz Contact Centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Further information about terms and conditions can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>Departure Lounge discount
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- Visit the following website: http:\/\/monashuniversity.mybenefits.com.au<\/u><\/li>\n
- Promote your event<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Register your event<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n