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Wellbeing at Monash Newsletter

Issue #5 - July, 2009

Proudly presented by Monash Sport and Health, Wellbeing and Development, you can now read about the latest wellbeing events, services and activities happening at Monash.  Monash aims to assist staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance using a holistic approach – mind, body, spirit and the community.  There are some great prizes to win so read on!

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Wellbeing events & news

How to clean your home GREEN- free lunchtime workshop

Detox your home with Bridget Gardner Melbourne’s Green Clean Guru!

Wellbeing at Monash presents this fresh green cleaning lunchtime workshop that will be full of great advice about cleaning your home with: less impact on our health, less strain on the environment, less time and effort, and less cost to the back pocket!

Where: Gippsland, Clayton, Caulfield, Berwick, Peninsula, Parkville and Alfred
When: 4th, 5th, 6th August, 12.15pm-1.15pm
Interested? Visit the What's On calendar here for dates and times. 

Walk for Harmony, Sunday 12 July, 2009

The Victorian Government is leading a Harmony Walk to show Victoria's strong support for multiculturalism and give Victorian's an opportunity to come together and celebrate our multicultural society.

Monash University is showing its support for cultural diversity in Victoria by joining the walk for harmony. All students, staff, alumni, family and friends are encouraged to be part of this great event and put on their TeamMONASHTM tops.  If you don't have a TeamMONASHTM top, anything 'Monash University' will do!

The walk begins at Carlton Gardens at 1pm and continues along La Trobe Street to Swanston Street and will finish at Federation Square.

For further information, including TeamMONASH meeting point, please visit the webpage here

Step Warriors - stepping out in South Africa!

The Step Warriors team won the Monash 10,000 Steps Challenge last year by completing the Challenge first.  This year they are determined to go not one, but 10,000 better!

Consisting of six team members from Monash University's South Africa campus, they were then entered into the Global Corporate Challenge 2008 competing with 7,000 teams, coming second overall.

This year there are over 8,000 teams in the Global Corporate Challenge, and again the Step Warriors are in second place and working hard. Peter Goddard, Director of Operations, Monash South Africa is the team manager and has four ladies from the housekeeping department and two men from Campus Protection Services, as part of his team.

Currently the Step Warriors have a team walk once a week and are planning to increase this to twice a week, everyone is working hard to try and beat their personal best and the girls are loosing inches!

According to Peter, "one good thing in South Africa is that the public transport is very limited and the girls all walk to work and on the weekend they spend a lot of time at church worshipping of course with their pedometers on."

Peter also says that they are on track to overtake first place, we wish the Step Warriors the best of luck in completing their steps!  Story: Lloyd Gordon, Media Assistant, Monash Sport.

Lunchtime concert - Rhapsody

As part of the Monash University Open Day celebrations, Monash Academy Orchestra conducted by Jeffrey Crellin will perform a special afternoon concert.

Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue became an instant classic in 1924 and today its unique combination of both the jazz and symphonic idioms has no better exponent than the electrifying Australian pianist Michael Kieran Harvey. Scheherazade is a dramatic and sensuous tone poem of extraordinary drama and beauty, and a fitting finale to this afternoon of superb music.

Program:
-Bernstein Overture to "Candide"
-Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
-Soloist Michael Kieran Harvey
Interval
-Rimsky-Korsavok Scheherazade

Date: Sunday, 2 August at 3pm
Location: Robert Blackwood Hall
Staff price: $32

For further Information and to purchase tickets please visit monash.edu.au/monart or call 9905 1111

Competition winners and your chance to win

Congratulations to Loretta Bellew - Graduate School of Business, Catherine Kirby -School of Primary Care, Gail Pizzi -Onshore Student Recruitment and Ravi Tum Tum -Faculty of Business and Economics - they all won a $20 Coles Myer voucher for providing their feedback.

For your chance to win a $20 Coles Myer voucher or Monash winter scarfe tell us what you think of this edition of Wellbeing at Monash (or any wellbeing service you would like to see) Send your feedback here

Congratulations to Andrew Fitzpatrick from Parkville on winning the $100 Rebel Sport voucher kindly donated by HBA (through the Monash VPS discount offer) at the Men's Health Week event.

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Monash Sport news and offers

Monash Sport Come and Try Week - Gym or Group Fitness or Pool*

During the first week of Semester 2, Monday 20 - Sunday 26 July all Monash University staff and students will be given the opportunity to come and try Monash Sport services by having one complimentary gym or group fitness or pool* visit.

*Pool only available at Clayton campus. Gym or Group Fitness visit available at Caulfield, Clayton or Peninsula campuses

Visit www.sport.monash.edu for more info or phone Caulfield - 9903 2358, Clayton - 9905 4102, Peninsula - 9904 4496

Want to see more of Australia - day trip, weekend getaway or family holiday?

Monash Sport Trips and Tours gives you the opportunity to experience the amazing attractions of Australia, together will lots of fun people and quality tour leaders.

Travelling in comfort on our great buses and with our informative guides, you can get up close and personal with unique Australian wildlife and habitat. Whether you want to be friends with a koala, watch the penguins come ashore, or experience the unique Australian scenery, Trips and Tours can take you there.

Upcoming trips:
Day trips to the snow at Mt Buller  - Tuesday 14 and Saturday 18 July
Mt Buller Ski weekend staying at the Monash University Alpine Lodge - Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August
Sydney Tour - Thursday 10 to Monday 14 August

For all the trips, itineraries and full details, check out the Trips and Tours website!

Special staff offer for new Adult Learn to Swim enrolments - First lesson free!*

All new Monash University staff Adult Learn to Swim customers will receive their first lesson free* when enrolling in Term 3, 2009. Download this voucher and present at the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool with your Monash University Staff ID Card. Term 3 commences on Monday 13 July.

Lessons cater for a wide variety of skills levels and each student learns at their own individual pace. For further info visit the Adult Learn to Swim webpage or call 9905 4115.

Doug Ellis Swimming Pool, Building 1, Monash University, Clayton Campus. *New customers only. Must be enrolling for the full term.  Valid staff ID required.

 

School Holiday Program - Junior Water Polo

The Monash Sport Junior Water Polo program is suitable for students who are interested in extending their aquatic knowledge and skills in a fun and supportive environment.
 
Junior Water Polo aims to introduce children to the sport of Water Polo by engaging them in an enjoyable and social game which will encourage them to continue swimming and integrate more easily into the sport of Water Polo.

Dates: Tuesday 7 July, Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July
Time: 10am-11am all days for 10 years or younger and 11am-12pm on all days for 11 years or older.
Cost: $5 per session, this includes free swimming before and after for students and all family members. Come and try to receive a free gift on your first visit!

For further information please visit the Junior Water Polo website or speak to a Customer Service Officer at the Aquatics Service Desk to register and find out more information or call the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool on 9905 4115.  Doug Ellis Swimming Pool, Building 1, Monash University, Clayton Campus.


Monash University Alpine Lodge, Mt Buller

Great location, great prices, great atmosphere!

Monash University Alpine Lodge - Bookings now open for the 2009 Winter Season.  Stay this winter at the Monash University Alpine Lodge in a great location, close to the village and lifts.  Offering comfortable and affordable accommodation, the 44 bed lodge is a great place for your Snow sports experience this winter.  Book online at: http://sport.monash.edu.au/alpine-lodge.html

Aviva Tennis Hot Shots

Great after school program for 5 to 12 year olds to learn the basics of tennis, improve their skills and be active.

For more information, please contact Belinda Pelle on 9905 4102, belinda.pelle@sport.monash.edu.au or visit www.sport.monash.edu/tennis-hot-shots.html

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TeamMONASH™ events

Has your department registered for the Monash Games?

The Monash Games is an opportunity for staff and students across all Victorian campuses of the University to play modified sports in a fun and friendly environment over two days.

Get a few work colleague together, meet new people and become involved in university life. There will be staff v staff challenges, and you can challenge another faculty or department to a match. Get involved or come down and watch some of the games!
 

SportCompetition Days Registration Fee
6 a side Soccer Thursday and Friday $10 per player
Women's 6 a side Soccer Thursday $10 per player
Mixed Netball Thursday and Friday $10 per player
Basketball 5 on 5 Thursday and Friday $10 per player
6's Cricket Thursday and Friday $10 per player
Volleyball Thursday and Friday $10 per player
Dodge Ball Friday $10 per player

 

Dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July
Where: Monash Sport, Clayton campus
Interested? Find more info and register at www.sport.monash.edu/monashgames

 

 

 


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Discounts for staff

Wellbeing at Monash has sourced great discounts including;

- HBA health insurance
- Subway
- Dymocks
- Rebel Sport
- Ashcombe Maze
- Holidays – flights and accommodation
- Dell computers
- Magazine subscriptions
- Lite n Easy
- Virgin Blue Lounge & Qantas Club
- Physiotherapy
- Hot Air Ballooning

Read more info about the discounts here

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens - 15% discount

Visit Australia 's oldest and most famous traditional Hedge Maze with more than 4000 year round flowering lavender bushes planted in avender labyrinth & display gardens.  25 acres of internationally acclaimed garden settings with over 10 garden displays with individual themes that change with every season of the year. 

Special offer: Present your Monash staff ID card to obtain a 15% discount off cardholder admission prices. 

www.ashcombemaze.com.au  15 Shoreham Road, Shoreham, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 3916. Phone 5989 8387.


20% discount at Subway

Monash staff can now get 20% discount off subs and catering from the following Subway outlets, upon presentation of your staff id card (offer valid to 30/03/10):

Pinewood- 425 Blackburn Rd, Mt Waverley
Oakleigh- 1385 Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh
Brandon Park - Cnr Springvale Rd & Ferntree Gully Rd
Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre - Cnr Jacksons Rd & Police Rd
Springvale - 25 Springvale Road

Dymocks - Glen Waverley & Camberwell

Monash staff can now receive 10% discount off full priced books and 5% off full priced dvds and cds at Dymocks The Glen Shopping Centre, Glen Waverley and 10% discount off full priced books at Camberwell. Offer valid upon presentation of your staff id card.   www.dymocks.com.au

Everything But Flowers - 10% discount

Receive 10% discount* off the 'one stop shop for fabulous gifts'.  Gifts include: hampers, books, pamper and perfume packs, luxury gifts, outdoor living, travel and auto, green gifts and much more. 

To claim the discount simply enter 'Monash' in the Discount/Voucher Code field after you click the Buy Now button. Please note: *Discounts apply only to the price of the gift, and not the cost of the freight. No discount will be applied to the purchase of gift cards/vouchers, movie tickets, experiences, or magazine subscriptions.

http://everythingbutflowers.com.au/ or phone 1300 737 114. 


Rebel Sport - 5% discount

Wellbeing @ Monash has secured a 5% discount for Monash staff at Rebel Sport upon presentation of the Rebel Sport MVP discount card. 

Collect your discount card between 10am and 3pm from Wellbeing at Monash, room S703, Menzies Building, Clayton campus or email monash.wellbeing@adm.monash.edu.au with Rebel card in the subject line AND your internal mail postal address.

Ready to book a holiday for September school holidays?

If you're looking at going on a holiday, Global Destination Management offers Monash staff a variety of discounts off services for personal use including:

- 5% off GDM holiday package rates
- Access to the online booking system
- 15% off travel insurance
- The best competitive fare of the day

Current holiday specials include Fiji, Canada, Bali, Hawaii, Phuket, LA, Bangkok and Europe.  View detailed information here

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Healthy living info and news

Donate your used clothing to help Diabetes research

Diabetes Victoria offers a great home clothing collection service for recycled clothing and household items in good condition. Last year Diabetes Victoria made more than 400,000 household collections and raised more than $500,000 for diabetes education, awareness and research.  Clothing collected is sold to Savers stores.

Simply phone Diabetes Victoria on 9923 8400, provide your address and they will advise when they are in your area. Leave the items in a garbage bag at your front door and Diabetes Victoria will collect on the nominated day.

Take steps for diabetes - National Diabetes Week, 12th to 18th July

Community organisations across Victoria are conducting activities in National Diabetes Week.

Did you know walking is a simple way to reduce your risk of getting type 2 diabetes. If you walk for at least 30 minutes three times a week you will improve your health, assist in weight loss and feel terrific. Why not walk with a friend, have a chat and help motivate each other to get fit? Walk ‘n' talk this July and Take steps for diabetes!

Check what's happening in your community for National Diabetes Week, a sample of events include:

-Free diabetes risk assessments & blood pressure checks
-Diabetes Information Night - ‘From your mouth to your feet'
-How to be well within yourself while living with type 2 diabetes
-Type 2 Diabetes Information Session
-Walk 'n' Talk Food Tour of Queen Vic Market

Click here to find the above and many more events in your community

Families and GPs unite to fight obesity

Doctors find it difficult to raise the issue of childhood obesity with parents even though they might be aware of the importance of managing the problem according to Monash University research.

The research also shows that this is despite the fact that parents want their GPs to raise the issue, provide advice and help them to manage their child's weight.

To help overcome this stigma, researchers from the Department of General Practice are working with parents to remove some of the hurdles they experience when seeking GP support.

Read more about this story here. Parents can participate in the study by calling Dr Kay Jones on +61 3 8575 2224 or Leah Falkingham +61 3 8575 2223.

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