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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>\u00a0Are you ready for MOvember 2018?
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<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\nThe MOs are coming… Getting some late MOmentum for the month of MOvember<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLast year the Monash MO Team raised a very impressive $10,171. This year we’re raising some bars – both in growing the MOs and the total amount we’d like to raise.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOur campaign target for 2018 is $12,000<\/span> Join the official MOnash Movembe<\/span><\/a>r<\/span> team and also the Movember @ MOnash<\/a> Workplace Group If you can (or can’t) grow a MO we want you in the group to help raise funds for supporting men’s health. Hope to have you as part of the team. Bring on the MO…<\/div>\n<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Its the final countdown for the 10,000 steps challenge – who is going to take out the prize?<\/h3>\n
There are only two weeks left in the 10,000 steps challenge so keep logging into these steps to be in the race. Are you struggling to get motivated?\u00a0\u00a0In the week of 11th of November try out one of these classes.\u00a0To attend a class please report to the service desk at Monash Sport to collect a ticket.<\/p>\n
Monash Sport Clayton<\/span><\/p>\n
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- Monday 4.30pm Cycle (45mins)<\/li>\n
- Thursday 1.05pm Cycle (45mins)
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<\/a><\/li>\n- Tuesday 12.05pm Dynamic Yoga (55mins)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0Monash Sport Caulfield<\/span><\/p>\n
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- Monday 6pm Running Group (1hr)<\/li>\n
- Wednesday 12pm Walking Group (45mins)<\/li>\n
- Thursday 1.10pm Abs (30mins)<\/li>\n
- Friday 12.10pm Cycle (45mins)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Monash Sport Peninsula<\/span><\/p>\n
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- Monday 12.10pm Body Balance (45mins)<\/li>\n
- Tuesday 1.10pm Cycle (30mins)<\/li>\n
- Thursday 1pm Walking Group (30mins)<\/li>\n
- Thursday 6.30pm Zumba (55mins)<\/li>\n
- Friday 12.10pm Barre (45mins)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
<\/a>\u00a0What’s your real health age this year?
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<\/a><\/h3>\nWe all know our real age, but how many of us know how old we are on the inside? We\u2019ve teamed up with BUPA to provide Monash staff and students access to an online\u00a0Health Assessment Tool\u00a0<\/a>to tell us just that.\u00a0 If you took the assessment last year, why not see how your health might have improved this year?<\/p>\n
The online survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and looks at all areas of your personal health \u2013 from diet and exercise, to stress and lifestyle factors.<\/p>\n
Once completed, you\u2019ll get your own personalised report outlining your health age (as opposed to your chronological age), and some handy tips to improve your overall health and wellbeing to reduce your health age. The information collected is confidential and can be reviewed at any time.\u00a0 So take the time to\u00a0find out your health age now<\/a>!<\/p>\n
For some ideas about how to start improving your health age, why not:<\/p>\n
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- Sweat it out in a group fitness class at your campus<\/a><\/li>\n
- Improve your zen at a Monash Mindfulness Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Visit the\u00a0wellbeing<\/a>\u00a0website, for a full range of wellbeing programs and initiatives.<\/p>\n
<\/a>What a great OHS Conference!<\/h3>\n
Last Wednesday, OH&S delivered our biennial OHS Conference in the beautiful LTB. There were 9 sponsors supporting the event and 253 people registered, including some from 10 other non-Monash organisations. The keynote address was delivered by Jessica Watson who sailed solo around the World at 16 years of age. Another highlight was the presentation of a mock court which was enjoyed by all while delivering an important, serious message.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFeedback from attendees indicates that this was the best OHS Conference. A huge thank you to all who participated and assisted in the preparations and clean up afterwards.\u00a0Looking forward to the next one! Check out some of the great photos here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\u00a0Thunderstorm Asthma<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re a hayfever sufferer, you probably already know that grass pollen season officially kicked off on October 1 and will continue to late December.<\/p>\n
In late 2016, Melbourne experienced a unique combination of high grass pollen levels alongside certain type of thunderstorm weather phenomena in which heavy thunderstorms caused pollen to burst into smaller particles which were easily inhaled
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<\/a> and caused asthma symptoms \u2013 wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.\u00a0 Thousands of Melburnians were affected, even some who had never experienced asthma or asthma-type symptoms in the past. \u00a0This was the largest epidemic of thunderstorm asthma in the world and many people required medical support.
\nThose who carry an increased risk of asthma triggered by a thunderstorm include people with:<\/p>\n- \n
- asthma or a history of asthma<\/li>\n
- undiagnosed asthma<\/li>\n
- seasonal allergic rhinitis (hayfever) particularly to grass pollens, with or without asthma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
People with hayfever have the highest risk of asthma flare-up<\/a> triggered by thunderstorms.<\/p>\n
Even though not all thunderstorms trigger thunderstorm asthma and thunderstorm asthma events are rare, it\u2019s important to know how to prepare and manage care for ourselves and those around us.\u00a0 So, what can you do?<\/p>\n
Prepare<\/p>\n
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- Brush up on your asthma first aid<\/a> management skills and knowledge<\/li>\n
- Seek advice from your GP if you wheeze during spring or if you experience hayfever, especially if you have or suspect you have an allergy to ryegrass pollen<\/li>\n
- Request an updated asthma action plan<\/a> from your treating doctor<\/li>\n
- Follow the Three Day Servicing Forecast<\/a><\/li>\n
- If you have bad hayfever, try to avoid being outside on high pollen count days, particularly on windy days and during thunderstorms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Provide<\/p>\n
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- A Plan: Encourage colleagues with asthma to provide their personal asthma action plan<\/a> to their area First Aiders<\/li>\n
- Treatment: Remember the 4 Steps of Asthma First Aid\n
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- Give 4 puffs of reliever medication with a spacer and wait 4 minutes<\/li>\n
- If there is no improvement, give 4 more puffs<\/li>\n
- If there is still no improvement, dial Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance<\/li>\n
- Keep giving 4 puffs every 4 minutes until emergency assistance arrives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
More information is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Consumers interested in healthy beverages
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<\/a><\/h3>\n\u00a0Do you consume healthy beverages<\/span>? Are you a millennial <\/span>who would like to have a say in your future choices? Are you confident to speak in front of the largest retailer in Australia?<\/div>\nWe have an opportunity for a select group of millennial’s who currently consume functional beverages to partake in a discussion session (potentially taste testing too). We are looking for people who:<\/div>\n- \n
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- Consume functional beverages (vitamin \/ protein drinks, herbal teas, kombucha, keffir)<\/li>\n
- Aged 21 to 30 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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- Have lived in Australia for at least two years<\/li>\n
- Are an influencer amongst your own friendship group and on trend in terms of new food and drink products<\/li>\n
- Have good communication skills and are willing to answer questions in front of a group of people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\nAre available on either Thursday 1st or Wednesday 14th November 11:45am to 12:30pm <\/span>for a session at the Clayton campus?<\/div>\nA small reward will be provided for your time.<\/div>\nPlease email: kristy.lawrence@monash.edu to secure a limited place<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Monash Sport News, Events and Offers<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Monash Sport receives recognition from governing body
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<\/a><\/h3>\nBeing recognised by Fitness Australia (the fitness industry\u2019s governing body) shows the commitment by our Clayton Fitness Centre to providing high-class facilities, services and programs.<\/span><\/p>\n
Click here to read<\/a> about our success in gaining Fitness Australia accreditation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/a>Doug Ellis Main Pool Has Re-Opened!<\/h3>\n
The Monash Sport main and leisure pool is now Re-Open.<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2018\/11\/45103410_10156307115983292_5745442451246546944_o-300x169.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nWe would like to thank everyone for their patience over the past few months as we have worked to ensure we continue to deliver<\/div>\nhigh-quality facilities to the Monash University community.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nView the opening times here<\/a> and we look forward to seeing you all back in the water soon.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\nTeamMONASH News<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Student Success<\/h3>\n
Congrats to Yii Ying who is heading to China to compete at the Kingsburg International Piano Competition. Did you know that Yii Ying is double jointed, which helps her play piano\u00a0#<\/span>unfair<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Read about her story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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Five gold, three silver, one bronze and THREE Games records, our very own Jack Gerrard had an unbelievable week at the National University Div 1 Championships<\/a>!<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead our 2018 University Nationals Wrap up here<\/a>!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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
<\/a>Nike gifts for Christmas?\u00a0
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<\/a><\/h3>\nBy special invitation only, Monash staff can now enjoy entry to the Nike company store.\u00a0 The store stocks\u00a0allocations of the latest and best seasonal products Nike has to offer.\u00a0 The invitation is valid for one visit only and is non-transferable.<\/p>\n
Monash University staff members and one<\/strong> guest (Children under 18 years unlimited), will be granted entry together on a one-time only visit throughout the month of November only<\/strong>.\u00a0 Staff members and their guest will be able to purchase at 40% off the entire Nike product range.\u00a0 NOTE:\u00a0 Staff will need to take their Monash ID and will be checked and marked off at the store reception and then given a pass to enter.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All other visitors will require their own separate pass.<\/strong>
\nMax spend limit is $1,500 per adult guest after discount.\u00a0 We kindly ask you refrain from wearing competitor brands in store.<\/p>\nNike Company Store \u2013 134 Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne, Vic.\u00a0 Store Hours: Sunday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Saturdays 9am-5pm<\/p>\n
Mandela\u00a0My Life<\/em>: The Official Exhibition at Melbourne Museum.<\/h3>\n
We would like to offer Monash University a 2-for-1 ticket offer to the Mandela My life: The official Exhibition at Melbourne Museum.\u00a0Discover his story and learn about Nelson Mandelas role in dismantling arpathied and championing democracy and human rights.\u00a0 Both the Sunday Age and The Australian both have reviewed the the exhibition with some great recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Here is the link to the official page:\u00a0https:\/\/www.mandelamylifeexhibition.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTo purchase tickets\u00a0 at the discounted price please click here<\/a><\/p>\n
HSBC Corporate Employee Offer
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<\/a><\/h3>\nAs part of HSBC\u2019s Corporate Employee Program, you can\u00a0now exclusively save with our latest home loan offer.
\n\u2022 No up-front fees \u2013 $0 Establishment Fee (a saving of $600), $0 Settlement Fee and\u00a0$0 Valuation Fee (saving up to $225).
\n\u2022 Your own Personal Relationship Manager will guide you through the entire process\u00a0whether you\u2019re buying or refinancing.
\n\u2022 Unlimited free extra repayments
\n\u2022 Flexibility to redraw additional payments for free online<\/p>\nAvailable on new borrowings from $50,000 when applying by 31 December 2018.
\nRate not available to non residents.
\nAs a member of HSBC\u2019s Corporate Employee Program you can also benefit from\u00a0a range of other fixed and variable rate home loans, on-going services and special\u00a0product offers.<\/p>\nTo find out more:
\nCall: 1300 134 825
\nEmail: corporatepartners@hsbc.com.au
\nVisit: www.hsbc.com.au\/corporatepartners<\/p>\nWestpac 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
Visit\u00a0employee benefits and discounts for staff\u00a0<\/a>for more information<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Treatment: Remember the 4 Steps of Asthma First Aid\n
- Brush up on your asthma first aid<\/a> management skills and knowledge<\/li>\n
- Improve your zen at a Monash Mindfulness Course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Sweat it out in a group fitness class at your campus<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tuesday 12.05pm Dynamic Yoga (55mins)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n