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.

The Monash Games is now in its third year and offers a number of different sports and activities with an emphasis on getting involved and ‘having a go'. Staff of all demographics and skill levels are encouraged to take part from beginners to those that are advanced. Sports include 6 a side soccer, mixed netball, basketball, indoor cricket, volleyball and dodgeball.

Monash Games present a great chance to represent your faculty/department, 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!

Check out the Monash Sport website for video footage and photos or previous years, and email your home campus to register your interest in participating. For more information visit www.sport.monash.edu/monashgames

Around the Bay in a Day registrations now open!

Last year TeamMONASH^TM won the award for being the largest community team, with 430 riders and highest Education fund raiser. This year we are back aiming for 500 participants to defend our titles!  Come and join us!

Rides distances cater for people of all fitness and skill levels, with shorter distances suitable for those of you that don't normally ride. With a little training and the fantastic TeamMONASH^TM support you too can be part of this great day.

Of course Around the Bay in a Day is not just about riding; the event aims to raise awareness and funding for the Smith Family - Learning for Life program, assisting approximately 680,000 disadvantaged kids living in Australia stay in the education system. Even if you don't ride show your support for the cause by sponsoring the team or an individual TeamMONASH^TM rider

If you have participated previously you may consider stepping up to a longer distance or perhaps think about a shorter ride and enjoying the atmosphere of TeamMONASH^TM on the day. Alternatively consider giving something back and join us as a TeamMONASH^TM volunteer to support the event. For further information and to register please visit www.sport.monash.edu/events

One thing is for sure this will be another great TeamMONASH^TM event.

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Discounts for staff

Wellbeing at Monash has sourced great discounts including;

- HBA health insurance
- Subway
- Rebel Sport
- 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

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

Rebel Sport

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 address.

Holiday packages for the 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

Dell discount offer for staff

Monash staff can now receive great discounts when purchasing Dell computers and peripherals for personal use. Discounts include:

3% discount on Dell Vostro desktops and laptops
5% discount on inspiron
8% discount on studio & XPS
10% off dell monitors, printers & projectors

For more information download the flyer here.  You must use your Monash University email address and online coupon code when ordering to verify your eligibility.

HBA staff offer: 1 month free and 4 indulgent weekend escapes to win

As an employee of Monash University, you can now get discounted health insurance at HBA and for a limited time you receive 1 month free cover and a chance to win 1 of 4 indulgent weekend escapes.  The Monash special offer includes;

• up to 6% discount on your premiums*
• 1 month free cover (for new members)
• no gap dental for kids
• a single room or money back.

For detailed information about the special offer visit theMonash HBA webpage info here.  *Payment must be made by payroll deduction.

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Healthy living info and news

Greening up your act

Download the latest Monash Green News, information includes:

Monash says 'No' to plastic bags
Wasting away the small hours
Where have you bin? - tOES Investigate
Mid Year Clean Out Coming Soon!
Tearooms abuzz for Fair Trade Fortnight

Download the newsletter at http://fsd.monash.edu.au/green/newsletter/monash-green-news-edition-2-june-2009

 Participants sought: Dementia research

By 2016 dementia will be the leading cause of morbidity for Australian women. There is currently no known prevention of dementia, however there is an opportunity for you to help research.

About the study: The Women’s Health Program is looking for participants to determine the real role oestrogen loss at menopause has on cognitive function in women. Presently this remains unresolved despite that fact that it is a very important issue.  It has been proposed that the replacement of oestrogen in the early postmenopausal period may reduce the decline in memory in healthy women.

What does the study involve? The research study is a randomised controlled trial in which women will either take Angeliq (an approved oestrogen/progesterone treatment) or an identical placebo for only 6 months and we will assess their cognitive performance using state of the art computer testing and functional MR imaging.

How long? The study will involve 4 visits over a 6 month period to the Women’s Health Program at the Alfred Hospital and 2 visits to the Murdoch Institute in Parkville for the MRI scan.

Interested? If you are interested in being in this study, you may be eligible if you are:
Aged between 45-55 years
Healthy
Post menopausal
Right handed
Not taking any hormone therapy
Able to take oral oestrogen

To register your interest or for further information please contact Corallee Morrow, Women’s Health Program, Monash University, Alfred Hospital, 03 9903 0836 / 03 9903 0827 or email Corallee.Morrow@med.monash.edu.au

Andrology Australia ‘International Men’s Health Week’ - resources available

If your work area or department are looking to support or promote Men's Health Week, Andrology Australia is once again supporting organisations raising awareness of men’s health, by providing posters and brochures at no cost, that contain important health messages. This year’s campaign and key messages focus on the link between lifestyle and reproductive health and calls for men to ‘Protect your troops!’ For tips on taking care of your reproductive and general health, men and their families or loved ones can download a free booklet on ‘Your Sperm – and how to look after them’.

To order International Men’s Health Week 2009 resources and for quality evidence-based men’s health information at no cost, please visit www.andrologyaustralia.org.

Vegetable and chickpea curry - using a slow cooker

 Ingredients (serves 4)

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