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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<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>\u00a0Whats happening during the 10,000 Steps Challenge\u00a0
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<\/a><\/h3>\nThe 10,000 Steps Challenge is off and running with close to 2200 participants joining in.\u00a0 Staff and students can be seen getting together with their teams walking our beautiful campuses while getting healthy.\u00a0 To help you clock up those steps, we’ve got plenty of events happening during the challenge.\u00a0 Each week there will be a focus on a different health area, including mental health, nutritional health physical health and financial health. All events and activities are free to join and are open to all staff and 10,000 steps members at different campuses and sites.\u00a0 To see what’s on, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Why not join us on a tour and clock up some steps as well!\u00a0
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<\/a><\/h3>\nBuildings and Property will be delivering tours around the Clayton and Caulfield campuses next week. Come and join us on a tour of our retailers, our landscapes and architecture and\u00a0learn about the sustainability of our campuses and buildings.<\/p>\n
These tours are free to join and provide a great opportunity to see the campus in a different light, all while gaining some extra steps.<\/p>\n
Places are limited so sign up<\/a> soon and don’t miss out.<\/p>\n
<\/a> OHS Conference 2018<\/h3>\n
World record holder Jessica Watson headlines this year\u2019s Monash University OHS Conference, along with a live mock OHS Court to be facilitated by Mock Court International.
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<\/a><\/p>\nA highlight of the Conference will be the presentation of the Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Awards for Exceptional Contribution to Occupational Health and Safety.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Conference will be held in Monash University\u2019s flagship Learning and Teaching Building.<\/p>\n
Monash OH&S invites you to attend a day of fascinating, engaging and inspiring addresses from a combination of highly regarded external and Monash University presenters.<\/p>\n
The Conference program will provide:<\/p>\n
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- an overview of the risks and safety strategies Jessica Watson implemented in becoming the youngest person to sail solo around the world in 2009;<\/li>\n
- a live mock OHS court experience simulating a prosecution for a breach of the safety legislation;<\/li>\n
- an update of the latest safety initiatives at Monash University; and<\/li>\n
- other thought-provoking health and safety presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A healthy and delicious complimentary lunch will be provided for all who register<\/a> for the Conference before\u00a012 October 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>\u00a0We had an amazing day, did you?
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<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Global Walk\/Run went spectacularly this semester with the weather shining everyday throughout the week. We had successful events at all campuses and sites with great attendance at each location.<\/p>\n
Hundreds of staff and students came together to enjoy Global Walk Run events across our campuses\u00a0and sites last week.<\/p>\n
At Clayton, close to 400 participants took advantage of the sunshine and met up at the Northern\u00a0Plaza, to enjoy the day.<\/p>\n
Brett Lavale, Director, Monash Sport, welcomed participants to the event, and spoke about the\u00a0Universities commitment to enhancing the wellbeing and health of staff and students through events\u00a0such as this. He also noted that the event formed part of the Monash Sports Day, Monash in Motion.<\/p>\n
Ms Helen Powell, Ambassador for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, talked to participants\u00a0about the need to support the great research being done by the OCRF into early detection of ovarian\u00a0cancer, and urged women to get themselves checked early.<\/p>\n
Participants then enjoyed a fun warmup ahead of the walk or run across campus, before coming\u00a0together at the end to enjoy a healthy choice lunch and festivities.<\/p>\n
For the first time, the run was timed with first place honours going to:<\/p>\n
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- Male Staff category: Jeffrey Wright<\/li>\n
- Female Staff category: Elka Mallon<\/li>\n
- Female Student category: Claire Baxter<\/li>\n
- Male Student category: Bashir Ahmad Husaini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The event, brought together by Monash Wellbeing, Monash Sport and Team Monash, is one of many\u00a0activities aimed at supporting and improving the physical and mental health and wellbeing of staff and\u00a0students.<\/p>\n
Check out the photo album on workplace!<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\nMonash Sport News, Events and Offers<\/h2>\n
MS 24 Hour Mega Swim
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<\/a><\/h3>\nThe Monash MS 24 Hour Mega Swim is now in its 7th year and is one of the fastest growing community fundraising efforts. The event will be held at Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre. Last year over 50 swimmers helped raise more than $20,000. This year the aim is make the event bigger and fill the pool.It\u2019s not too late to register or donate to the MS 24 Hour Mega Swim, visit our event page<\/a> or call 1300 733 690. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a>Doug Ellis Main Pool Maintenance Project<\/h3>\n
To enhance your experience at Monash Sport, the Doug Ellis\u00a0pool is undergoing an essential maintenance project. The Main Pool (including the Leisure Pool) will be closed over a period of approximately 5 months.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2018\/04\/Variable-Pool-and-Sauna-Spa-and-Steam-Room-Operating-Hours-LTS-1024x296.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nDuring this period, there will be some periods of revised access to the Variable Pool and the Sauna, Spa and Steam room.For more information, revised hours, and to discuss your membership options,\u00a0visit our website<\/a>, or contact the Service Desk at 9905 4102.<\/p>\n
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TeamMONASH News<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Melbourne Marathon<\/h3>\n
Join Team MONASH at the 2018 Melbourne Marathon Festival!
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<\/a>Run or walk with your fellow students, staff and alumni, race past Melbourne\u2019s famous landmarks, and experience the rare opportunity of finishing with a lap of\u00a0the hallowed turf of the MCG!As part of this\u00a0wonderful event, the Monash community are coming together to support Asylum Seekers at Monash University. We have already raised $39,000 for\u00a0Monash University’s Asylum Seeker Scholarships this year, and our goal is to reach $50,000 during the Melbourne Marathon festival. With your help, we can make this happen.Monash University is\u00a0proudly supporting this initiative by offering a $50 Coles-Myer gift card when participants raise over $150 for the cause.For more information and to register, visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.monash.edu\/teammonash\/events\/community\/melbourne-marathon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Monash in Motion Officially Launched<\/h3>\n
For the 3rd year, Monash Council and Monash University will be the \u2018City in Motion\u2019 for Australia, jointly hosting a major community-sporting event from 16 August to 15 November 2018.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.fisu.net\/news\/lausanne-in-motion\/monash-in-motion-has-officially-launched<\/a><\/div>\nEmployee benefits and discounts<\/h2>\n
\nMonash 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\u00a0employee benefits and staff discounts<\/a><\/p>\n
Adidas
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<\/a><\/h3>\nMonash Uni\u00a0has been exclusively selected to receive an invitation from\u00a0MONDAY 1<\/b>ST\u00a0<\/sup>\u00a0OCTOBER 2018 \u2013 SATURDAY 27<\/b>TH<\/sup>\u00a0OCTOBER\u00a02018.<\/b><\/u>*Promotion does not apply outside of these dates.<\/em>We hope that you and your colleagues take advantage of our fantastic offer at the adiCentre,\u00a040% OFF RRP<\/u><\/strong>(Exclusions Apply), please see details on the\u00a0attached invite<\/a>.Please ensure that every individual makes an appointment prior to visiting our store (details on the attached invite) and please quote your company\/business name when making an appointment and total booking attendance.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. Please note upon your arrival we will ask to view the PDF invitation to confirm your booking.<\/p>\n
Westpac has joined Monash University
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<\/a><\/h3>\nWe wanted to share the good news that Monash University has teamed up with\u00a0Westpac<\/span>\u00a0to bring you Workplace Banking. You can now receive exclusive discounts on new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts and much more. Simply visit the\u00a0Westpac<\/span>\u00a0Workplace Banking website<\/a> and enter MONASH18 for details of all the benefits that are available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Medibank is coming\u00a0to Clayton
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<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\nAs a Monash University employee you’ll get:<\/p>\n
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- A separate flexible annual extras limit for each person to use on included extras.1<\/li>\n
- Up to 80% back on included extras at any recognised provider, up to annual limits.1<\/li>\n
- Plus a separate limit on optical items with 100% back at up to $300 per person per year.2<\/li>\n
- A simple claims process for most extras with the Medibank App.<\/li>\n
- And a bonus 7% discount each month just for being a Monash University employee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Medibank representatives are available at our campus to discuss and explain your options on the following days:<\/p>\n
Clayton Campus \u2013 Wednesday 29th<\/sup> & Tuesday 30th<\/sup> October 10am to 3pm<\/p>\n
If you would like to review your health cover with Medibank, please click here<\/a> to book a 1:1 consult with one of their dedicated Corporate consultants, alternatively call 131 680 or visit https:\/\/corporate.medibank.com.au\/monashuni\/<\/a><\/p>\n
- Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n