{"id":822,"date":"2011-11-02T09:01:46","date_gmt":"2011-11-01T22:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/?p=822"},"modified":"2012-03-08T10:00:38","modified_gmt":"2012-03-07T23:00:38","slug":"wellbeing-at-monash-newsletter-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2011\/11\/02\/wellbeing-at-monash-newsletter-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellbeing at Monash newsletter- November"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<div style=\"text-align: left\">Read about the latest Wellbeing and Monash Sport events, services and activities. Monash aims to assist staff in achieving a healthy work\/life balance using a holistic approach \u2013 mind, body, spirit and the community. There are some great prizes to win so read on!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:monash.wellbeing@adm.monash.edu.au\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the November edition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#wellbeing\">Wellbeing events and news<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sport\">Monash Sport news and offers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#discounts\">Discounts for staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"wellbeing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Wellbeing events &amp; news<\/h2>\n<h3>Keep stepping for\u00a0the 10,000 Steps Challenge<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-826 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/10\/10000-steps.jpg\" alt=\"10000-steps\" width=\"162\" height=\"247\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>More than 2400 Monash staff, students, family and friends have registered for the 10,000 Steps Challenge.<\/p>\n<p>The 5 week Challenge\u00a0 will see participants walk a virtual walk visiting national parks around Victoria. Teams of up to 8 people will each aim to clock up at least 10,000 steps each day.<\/p>\n<p>All participants are invited to a tree planting celebration event on Wednesday 23 November. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/news-and-events\/bookings\/hubs\/search\/?category_id=-1&amp;campus_id=-1&amp;keywords=10000+steps&amp;type=upcoming&amp;sort=date&amp;action_search=Search\">Register online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu\/ohse\/wellbeing\/10000-steps.html\">10,000 steps website<\/a> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Top 10 tips for keeping active during the 10,000 Steps Challenge<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Stand up at your desk when taking a phone call<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-728 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/09\/walking-004.jpg\" alt=\"walking 004\" width=\"302\" height=\"202\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Pack a picnic or the cricket set and take your family to enjoy one of the many picturesque parks and gardens around Melbourne and Victoria<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Schedule a walking meeting<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Remove your bin from your desk so you have to walk to the next bin<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stand and take a break from your computer every 30 minutes<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Download a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu.au\/fitness\/index.html\">free 7 day trial<\/a> at Monash Sport<\/li>\n<li>Register your department for a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/swap.html\">SWAP program<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Eat your lunch away from your desk<\/li>\n<li>Get up off the couch and walk around the house during the tv ad breaks<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the lunchtime sun with a stroll around campus, download <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/campus-walks.pdf\">campus walking maps <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>Monash winner at Australian HR Awards<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/\">Wellbeing at Monash Program<\/a> has been announced as the winner at the <a href=\"www.hrawards.com.au\">Australian HR Awards\u00a0<\/a>for \u2018Best Health\u00a0and Wellbeing Strategy\u2019&#8217; at <span>a dinner on Friday 28 October at the Hilton Sydney Hotel.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-864\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/11\/HR-Awards_Best-Health-and-Wellbeing-Strategy.jpg\" alt=\"HR Awards_Best Health and Wellbeing Strategy\" width=\"214\" height=\"214\" \/><\/span><\/span>The awards feature 19 categories for individuals, teams and organisations recognising achievements in people management and leadership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Wellbeing at Monash Program was selected as the winner from 5 finalists.\u00a0 The award recognises excellence in the area of corporate health and wellbeing.\u00a0\u00a0The other 4 finalists were Bupa (HBA), Clayton Utz Lawyers, Ramsay Health Care and Sensis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Bryley Sadler, Wellbeing at Monash Coordinator thanks all Monash staff who have contributed to and participated in the Wellbeing at Monash program. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8216;The Monash award submission has been many years in the making and is a testament to the commitment the Occ Health team and OHS branch has placed on delivering a high quality, beneficial, sustainable wellbeing program in collaboration with many supporters including Monash Sport, Health &amp; Wellbeing, HR and tOES.&#8217; Bryley said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Read the full list of award\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrawards.com.au\/award-categories\/\"><span>winners<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Mental health resources<\/h3>\n<p>With one in five Australians experiencing some form of mental illness, Monash a great range of\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-week.html\">mental health resources<\/a> for staff.\u00a0 Services and programs include:<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-827 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/10\/image-for-portal-web2.jpg\" alt=\"image for portal web2\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/counselling\/index.html\">Counselling service<\/a>: free, professional and confidential service. Individual appointments and group programs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu.au\/workplace-policy\/staff-wellbeing\/employee-assistance\/\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a>:\u00a0external, confidential counselling service available free-of-charge to all University employees and their immediate family members.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu.au\/staff-development\/ws\/ohs\/mental-health-firstaid.html\">Mental Health First Aid training<\/a>: learn how to help someone with a mental health problem before professional help is sought<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/health-wellbeing\/events\/meditation-classes-resources.html\">Mindfulness meditation<\/a>: free weekly classes. Beginners welcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Monash staff walk their way to positive mental health<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">400\u00a0Monash staff took\u00a0a step toward better health by participating in the Monash GLOBAL walk\/run on Wednesday 12 October.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-828 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/10\/globalpic.jpg\" alt=\"globalpic\" width=\"311\" height=\"207\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Delivered in conjunction with Wellbeing at Monash, Monash Sport and <a href=\"www.maprc.org.au\">Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre<\/a>, the fourth bi-annual GLOBAL walk\/run coincided with Mental Health Week \u2013 aiming to increase the awareness and knowledge of mental health. Staff participated in\u00a0the on campus GLOBAL 3km walk or 5km run.\u00a0<strong> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-829 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/10\/maprc-logo.JPG\" alt=\"maprc logo\" width=\"166\" height=\"106\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">More than $600 was\u00a0donated by participants for\u00a0MAPrc.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Lunchtime mindfulness lecture by Dr Craig Hassed<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/09\/craig-hassed1.jpg\" alt=\"craig hassed\" width=\"120\" height=\"184\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Dr Craig Hassed\u00a0recently delivered a mindfulness\u00a0lecture with more than 200 staff attending.<\/p>\n<p>This lecture\u00a0explored the importance of mindfulness with its applications in healthcare and psychotherapy. A picture is evolving that the training of attention is a generic skill that has a wide variety of particular applications from the most profound to the most mundane. Such applications include the enhancement of wellbeing, the management of depression and stress, dealing with chronic pain, enhancing performance, and leadership training.<\/p>\n<p>Staff who couldn&#8217;t attend the lecture can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/mental-health-resources.html\">download a copy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pilates, boxing, zumba and yoga classes for your team<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-727\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/09\/Boxing.JPG\" alt=\"Boxing\" width=\"302\" height=\"202\" \/>EResearch, HR, Facilities &amp; Services, Education, ITS, OHS, the Alfred, Engineering and Medicine have all registered for the Staff Wellbeing &amp; Activity Program. SWAP has been designed to bring on campus activity to your office! With 30 or 60 minute yoga, zumba, boxing and pilates classes from just $8 per person, get your colleagues together and organise a class at a time that suits you!<\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/swap-brochure.pdf\">SWAP brochure <\/a>for all pricing and program information.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Weight Watchers at Work Program<\/h3>\n<p>Clayton, Caulfield, Gippsland and Peninsula staff the opportunity to enrol in a new Weight Watchers Program. With the convenience of weekly meetings on campus*, you\u2019ll get the guidance that you need to succeed and stay on track to achieve your weight loss and lifestyle goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-745 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/09\/WeightWatchers21.gif\" alt=\"WeightWatchers2\" width=\"180\" height=\"72\" \/>About the program:<\/strong> The program consists of one weekly lunchtime\u00a0meeting for 13 weeks <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $233.35 for 13 week program (payment must be made upfront by cash or card at the first meeting). Some private health insurance providers provide a partial refund.<\/p>\n<p><strong>H<\/strong><strong>ow to register:<\/strong> Send your interest to join a program to <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a> with WW and your campus in the subject line.<\/p>\n<h3>Online health programs<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mainCopy\">\n<p>Access a vast library of recipes; exercise descriptions; and articles across a broad range of fitness, nutrition and health topics, the Wellbeing programs are designed to guide you to your health goals. Online modules are made available to you over the course of 8 to 26 weeks, depending on the program.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-831 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/10\/f2l-homepage.JPG\" alt=\"f2l homepage\" width=\"374\" height=\"299\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Online programs for Monash staff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Fitness Express<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Back Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Healthy Ageing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Vegetarian Weight Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Weight Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Building Resilience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Diabetes Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Heart Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Smoking cessation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Interactive Meal Planner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monash.fitness2live.com.au\/hap\/\">Healthy recipes and nutrition tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-662 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/08\/Pilates-women.JPG\" alt=\"Pilates-women\" width=\"186\" height=\"197\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Parkville Get Active classes<\/h3>\n<p>Following the results of\u00a0the Parkville health checks, Monash Sport are now offering free weekly classes. This is a great opportunity for Parkville staff to get out of the office and get active!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zumba:<\/strong> Mondays 5pm, Cossar Hall<br \/>\n<strong>Boot Camp:<\/strong> Wednesdays 7.30-8.30am, meet at the Flagpole<br \/>\n<strong>Mindfulness meditation:<\/strong> Wednesdays 12-12.30pm, pharmaceutics meeting room<br \/>\n<strong>Pilates:<\/strong> Thursdays 5pm, Cossar Hall.<br \/>\nEnquiries: Contact Michael Jones, Monash Sport x51073<\/p>\n<h3>Competition winners and your chance to win<\/h3>\n<p>For your chance to win a Village Cinemas movie ticket tell us what you think of the new layout of the newsletter or provide a suggestion for Wellbeing at Monash or Monash Sport (or any wellbeing service you would like to see) <a href=\"mailto:monash.wellbeing@adm.monash.edu.au?subject=Feedback\">Provide feedback<\/a> via email <a href=\"mailto:wellbeing@monash.edu\">wellbeing@monash.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"sport\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><a name=\"sport\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Monash Sport news and offers<\/h2>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu.au\/fitness\/fitness-connect.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/09\/web-ad-homepage-fitconnect.jpg\" alt=\"Fitness Connect\" width=\"203\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a>Find a friend in fitness today! <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu.au\/fitness\/fitness-connect.html\">Fitness Connect<\/a><\/span> provides you the service of finding a staff or student to join your exercise routine.<\/p>\n<p>Many studies have revealed that exercising together provide <a href=\"http:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/fitness-motivation\/group-exercise.aspx\">benefits<\/a> such as extra motivation, socialisation, structure, support and a higher chance of staying on the pathway of fitness. Thus, Fitness Connect\u00a0acts as\u00a0a platform where you can find that extra player for your sports team, grow your sports club or simply to find a friend in fitness.<\/p>\n<p>This service is also FREE for all Monash students and staff.<\/p>\n<p>The process is as simple as logging in on the Monash website and follows the links, or <a href=\"https:\/\/my.monash.edu.au\/community\/sports\/fitness-connect\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">click here<\/span> <\/a>to create your own listing or to search for a fitness connection.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Fitness Connect,\u00a0visit<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\">www.sport.monash.edu<\/a><\/span><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\/assets\/images\/NationalUniChallengelogo.jpg\" alt=\"National Uni Challenge\" width=\"225\" height=\"257\" \/>Team<em>MO<\/em>NASH to change the face of men\u2019s health<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Movember- the month formerly known as November will see the return of \u2018Moustache Season\u2019 across Monash University and universities nationally. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Movember is a month-long celebration of the moustache supporting men\u2019s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression. Since 2003, Movember has achieved great results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Team<strong><em>MO<\/em><\/strong>NASH is an initiative run by Monash University students completing their internships with Monash Sport. And is the official Monash University team as part of the Movember National Uni Challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Monash University staff, students, alumni and members are invited to help this great cause by joining the Team<strong><em>MO<\/em><\/strong>NASH, in the National Uni Challenge Network, and embrace all the things Mo for the month of Movember.<\/p>\n<p>By participating in the Uni Challenge Network, Team<strong><em>MO<\/em><\/strong>NASH Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas can compare moustaches and fundraising efforts with other universities across Australia.<\/p>\n<p>There are prizes and awards on offer as part of the National Uni Challenge including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master of Moustachery<\/li>\n<li>Bachelor of Mo Cultivation and Appreciation<\/li>\n<li>Albert Einstein Award<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\/assets\/images\/TeamMONASH-Movember-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"TeamMONASH\" width=\"293\" height=\"51\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Associate Degree and Advanced Diploma in Mo-raising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can support Movember by registering as Mo Bros and Mo Sistas. For more information about how you can register as part of Team<strong><em>MO<\/em><\/strong>NASH and get involved in the National Uni Challenge, just follow the links on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\">www.sport.monash.edu<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>You can also find us on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/#!\/event.php?eid=158769794203019\">Facebook page<\/a>!!<\/p>\n<h3>Chancellor\u2019s Cup Golf Day<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\/assets\/images\/IMG_3416500px.JPG\" alt=\"Golf Day\" width=\"366\" height=\"194\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The Chancellor\u2019s Cup Golf Day is a fundraising opportunity for Monash University affiliated sporting clubs across all campuses. It is ideal for Monash University alumni and supporters to connect with each other in a relaxed and informal setting, as well as, to raise the much needed funds for ongoing initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>The four person Ambrose format will provide the basis for a great day of golf on one of Melbourne\u2019s most prestigious courses at the Spring Valley Golf Club. Throughout the day various competitions will be held including, longest drive 7<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; 18<sup>th<\/sup> holes and nearest the pin 3<sup>rd<\/sup> &amp; 10<sup>th<\/sup> holes.<\/p>\n<p>The event will be held on Friday 18 November, 2011. A light lunch will also be provided on arrival, with food and beverage snacks supplied to participants during the round from a mobile refreshment cart. The event will finish with an informal gourmet BBQ, presentations to the winners and a thank you to all participants for their support.<\/p>\n<p>Team and individual registrations are now open!! You can choose to register <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ecommerce.gen.monash.edu.au\/categories.asp?cID=61&amp;c=271152\">online<\/a><\/span> via credit card payment, or you may also complete the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\/assets\/docs\/CCGD2011Flyer.pdf\">registration form<\/a> and return to Monash Sport by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\/contact.html\">mail<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sport.monash.edu\/events\/chancellors-cup-golf-day.html\">Chancellor&#8217;s Cup Golf Day website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please contact Simon Dart on 9905 4259 or email <a href=\"mailto:simon.dart@monash.edu\">simon.dart@monash.edu<\/a> for any enquiries.<\/p>\n<h3>Discounts for staff<\/h3>\n<h3>Discounted health insurance with HBA<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-638\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/08\/HBA_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"HBA_Logo\" width=\"195\" height=\"75\" \/> <strong>HBA corporate offer:<\/strong> Monash staff who sign up as a new member with HBA on the Monash University Corporate Health Plan receive access to a specially designed corporate suite of Health Insurance products. These products contain built-in savings that are not available to the general public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More info: <\/strong>Visit a HBA Retail Centre or call 1800 649 406 and quote the Monash University corporate group number &#8211; 122265. *Payment must be made by payroll deduction.<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">health insurance discounts.<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: MuseoSansForDell-300;color: #0087cd;font-size: xx-large\"><span style=\"font-family: MuseoSansForDell-300;color: #0087cd;font-size: xx-large\"><span style=\"font-family: MuseoSansForDell-300;color: #0087cd;font-size: xx-large\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Book now for Christmas holidays! Save up to 50% on holiday accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>Monash staff now have access to the exclusive Departure Lounge with discounted rates at selected Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree properties throughout Australia and New Zealand. These rates are exclusive to Monash staff and can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Rates are best when searching for 3 night stays and at least one month in advance (there is limited availability within the next 28 days).<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-636 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/08\/dep-Mantra_Group_All_Brands_RGB.jpg\" alt=\"Print\" width=\"383\" height=\"128\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>November specials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/portals\/4\/pdfs\/2011-november-flyer.pdf\">November Departure Lounge Flyer<br \/>\n<\/a>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/portals\/4\/pdfs\/2011-november-featured-flyer.pdf\">November Special Feature Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>To book: <\/strong>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.departurelounge.com.au\/\">Departure Lounge<\/a> and enter the password: monashstaff<\/p>\n<h3>Milk, bread, fruit and vegies delivered to your door<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-640\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/08\/aussie-farmers1.png\" alt=\"aussie farmers\" width=\"239\" height=\"97\" \/>Monash staff, family and friends, receive $20 off your first order. Aussie Farmers is a 100% Australian owned fruit and vegetables, groceries and organic food, delivered to your door free! Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">discounts for staff for full details<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Dell November specials<\/h3>\n<p>Save 15%^off the Inspiron One 2320 All-in-one Desktop!<\/p>\n<p>Visit the Dell epp webpage to view a great range of\u00a0discounts\u00a0on a wide range of products from Dell.<\/p>\n<p>1) Simply visit www.dell.com.au\/epp and enter the sales code (AUEPP) and your organisation name.<\/p>\n<p>2) Start shopping. Use the featured coupon codes to redeem your discount at the checkout.<\/p>\n<p>3) Alternatively, call 1300 730 755.<\/p>\n<h3>Lite n&#8217; Easy<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-641 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/08\/logo_lite-easy.gif\" alt=\"logo_lite-easy\" width=\"154\" height=\"104\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">Lite n&#8217; Easy <\/a>offer a $25 discount off their 7-day meal pack to new customers. Call 131512 and quote &#8216;Monash Uni discount offer&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h3>DadShop<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-642\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/08\/dadshop.jpg\" alt=\"dadshop\" width=\"174\" height=\"80\" \/>DadShop is a one stop gift shop targeting gifts for men for almost every occasion. They offer a collection of unique, novelty, quirky gift ideas and a range of personalised gifts. Monash staff receive 10% off by using the promocode on checkout &#8220;monash&#8221;. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/www.dadshop.com.au\">DadShop <\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10% off magazine subscriptions<\/h3>\n<p>ACP magazines are offering Monash University staff members a 10% discount on the following magazines titles: APC, Australian PC User, Australian Geographic, Australian Women\u2019s Weekly, Cleo, Cosmo, Empire, Good Health &amp; Medicine, Madison, Money, Motor, Shop Til You Drop, Wheels To receive the 10% discount on subscriptions, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/www.magshop.com.au\/monash-staff\">Magshop<\/a> or order by phone and quote discount code: P10MUNI<\/p>\n<h3>The Convenient Kitchen &#8211; We create, We shop, We deliver!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-714\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/09\/conv-kitch.JPG\" alt=\"conv kitch\" width=\"146\" height=\"180\" \/>The Convenient Kitchen deliver to your door a grocery bag packed with 5 healthy yummy recipes and all their accompanying market fresh vegetables, meats, fish and poultry for your week\u2019s home cooking. For 2, families of 2-4 or 4-6. All recipes are created by a qualified nutritionist\/chef and are easy to cook. <em>\u00a0<\/em>No more thinking \u201cwhat will I cook tonight\u201d no more rushing to the supermarket after work to quickly get what you need, it\u2019s all in your pantry or fridge at home already!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monash staff offer: <\/strong>20% discount on all full priced grocery bags for 5 dinners*. Phone 98222877 and mention Monash or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/wp-admin\/www.theconvenientkitchen.com.au\">The Convenient Kitchen<\/a> and add \u201d Monash\u201d in the special requirements section. *Available to all new customers only.<\/p>\n<h3>Travelling soon? Discounted Airport Lounge access<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-643 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/edit.blogs-monash-edu.salsa.hosting\/timeout-newsletter\/files\/2011\/08\/virgin.jpg\" alt=\"virgin\" width=\"224\" height=\"125\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Sign up for a discounted airport lounge membership and enjoy the benefits! Lounges include Priority Pass: access to 600+ lounges worldwide Virgin Blue The Lounge Qantas Club Lounge.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">Airport Lounge discounts<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other discounts available to Monash staff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu\/ohse\/wellbeing\/wellbeing-discounts.html\">Avis car rentals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adm.monash.edu\/ohse\/wellbeing\/wellbeing-discounts.html\">Hot Air Ballooning <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/ohs\/wellbeing\/staff-discounts.html\">discounts for staff <\/a>for more information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read about the latest Wellbeing and Monash Sport events, services and activities. Monash aims to assist staff in achieving a healthy work\/life balance using a holistic approach \u2013 mind, body, spirit and the community. 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