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Monash Wellbeing Calendar: Mental Health week - October 5-9

Calendar of Monash Mental Health Week activities

Monday 5 October | Tuesday 6 October | Wednesday 7 October | Thursday 8 October | Friday 9 October

Monday 5 October CostLocationTimeRegistration
Monash Sport free* wellbeing classes: Pilates & Hatha Yoga
Free* Monash Sport, Clayton 4:30pm - Pilates
6:30pm - Hatha Yoga
N/A
Monash University Museum of Art: Photographer Unknown Exhibition Free Ground floor, building 55, Clayton campus 10am - 5pm N/A
Mental Health First Aiders function Free The Gryph Inn, Caulfield campus 10.30am - 11am Registration
Mindfulness Meditation Free Spiritual Centre (B1.56), Caulfield campus 12pm - 12.30pm, N/A
Monash Sport free wellbeing class: Yoga Free Monash Sport, Caulfield
5.30pm - 6.30pm
N/A
Limited places apply
Morning tea for Mental Health First Aiders Free Bistro, Gippsland campus 10.30am - 11.30am Registration
(Mental Health Fist Aiders only)
Get with the beat - African Drumming Free Student Lounge, Gippsland campus 12pm - 1.30pm N/A
Kick Start the Brain - free Breakfast
Join us for a delicious breakfast of cereal, pancakes, yoghurt, fresh fruit and juice. What better way to kick start your brain!
Free 901 foyer, Berwick campus 10am, N/A
Tai Chi
Come and enjoy this gentle ancient Chinese art that cultivates both mind and body. All levels of experience are welcome. Gold coin donations requested.
Gold coin donation 902 courtyard (weather permitting) Berwick campus 12.30pm - 2pm N/A
Free breakfast!
Cereal/fruit/tea/coffee etc
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus 10am - 11am N/A
Mental health Beyond Blue resources
to self select in ‘Chill Out' space with relaxation music.
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus All day N/A
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Body Balance Free* Monash Sport, Peninsula campus 6.30pm N/A
Music @ Parkville
Have a relaxing lunch break listening to this Parkville based student music club.
Free Cafeteria, Parkville campus 12pm N/A
Tuesday 6 October
CostLocationTimeRegistration
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Dynamic Yoga
Free* Monash Sport Clayton 12pm N/A
Limited places apply
Free lunchtime BBQ 
Free bbq, live music.

Info stalls will be available providing info about the broad range of services available at Monash relating to mental health and physical activity, including Monash Sport, sustainable transport options, student and staff equity, counselling and financial assistance information.
Free Under covered way of Menzies building (outside H4), Clayton campus 12pm - 1.30pm N/A
Research Update: Alzheimer's disease, The Mental Health Research Institut.
A rare opportunity to hear the latest directly from our researchers.Followed by refreshments and the chance to talk with the researchers.
Free The Mental Health Research Institute 155 Oak Street, Parkville VIC 3052 6pm - 8pm N/A
School of Music 3MBS Live Broadcast.
Listen to our classical piano students live to air on 3MBS 103.5 FM. 'Live at the Convent' is recorded at the 3MBS studios at Abbotsford Convent. School of Music
Free Online
1.30pm - 2.30pm
N/A
Monash University Museum of Art: Photographer Unknown Exhibition
Free Ground floor, building 55, Clayton campus

10am - 5pm
N/A
Mindfulness Meditation Free Spiritual Centre (B1.56), Caulfield campus 12pm - 12.30pm N/A
Monash Sport Free* wellbeing class: Dynamic Yoga Free* Monash Sport, Caulfield 1pm - 2pm N/A
Limited places apply
Lunchtime walk Free Meet at bbqs on the common lawn, Caulfield campus 1.05-1.35pm N/A
Enquiries: david.nankervis@sport.monash.edu.au
Mindfulness Meditation Free Foyer, Building H, Caulfield campus 6pm - 6.30pm, N/A
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Pilates Free* Foyer, Building H, Caulfield campus 6.30pm - 7.30pm N/A.
Limited places apply
Undo the knots- try yoga Free Student Lounge, Gippsland campus 12.30pm - 1.30pm N/A
Brain Management: Maximise your exam performance
This workshop teaches you how to best support the major organ involved in your learning - your brain. Learn some practical strategies for doing well with your upcoming exams.
Free Cossar Hall Tutorial Room 2, Parkville campus 12pm - 1pm
1pm - 2pm
12:00pm session registration
1:00pm session registration
Vibe Bus and free BBQ lunch
Check out this converted passenger bus, staffed by youth workers, that provides information on a variety of issues relevant to young people. TheVibe has a stereo, TV, computer games and musical instruments. Provided by MUBS
Free Outside MUBS, Berwick campus 12pm - 2pm N/A
Free breakfast!
Cereal/fruit/tea/coffee etc
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus 9am - 10am N/A
Mental health Beyond Blue resources
to self select in ‘Chill Out' space with relaxation music.
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus All day N/A
Morning Tea for MHFA's
(with relaxation music & ‘one in five' documentary video), where Mental Health Awareness resources will be provided for distribution within department/faculty.
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus 10am - 11am N/A
Mental Health First Aiders only
Wednesday 7 October - Stress Less DayCostLocationTimeRegistration

Casual Clothes Day for staff at all campuses.
Gold coin donation toward Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria
Make your donation to your department Mental Health First Aider or:
  • Parkville: Emily Walker, Student Service Centre, Rm G32, Scott Building
  • Caulfield: HWD hub, Building B, Level 1 (near Gatehouse)
  • Clayton: HWD hub, Building 10, campus Centre or OHS, room S703, level 7, building 11
  • Gippsland: HWD hub- Room 102, Blg 3N Joanne Matthews/Terry Melvin/Von Boreham
  • Peninsula: HWD hub: Blg A, level 1: Sandra McNamara/Kylie Evans
  • Berwick: HWD hub: Blg 903, Leanne Lui
Gold coin donation
All Australian campuses
All day N/A
10,000 Steps Official Launch Event
Guest will enjoy refreshing lunchtime ‘Stress Less Day' walk around campus,
Guest speaker: Mark Gilheany, a Podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and President of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons. Special performance from the Gippsland campus choir ‘Montage' and a delicious Health Smart lunch
Free Student Union Lounge, Gippsland campus 12pm - 1.15pm Registration
Limited places apply
Monash Sport Free* wellbeing clasess: Pilates & Dynamic Yoga Free* Monash Sport Clayton 12pm - Pilates
5.30pm - Dynamic Yoga
7.30pm - Pilates
N/A
Monash Sport free gym access and court hire
Free Monash Sport Clayton, Caulfield & Peninsula Open - 4pm.
Clayton: Pool, spa, sauna & steam room access between 8-9am & 3-4pm.
N/A
Special event/lecture for Mental Health First Aiders
Dr Claire Kelly from Orygen Research will speak on Eating Disorders
Free Banquet room west, top floor, campus Centre, Clayton campus 1pm - 2pm Registration
Stress Less Day / 10,000 Steps Challenge Walk Free Meet at bbqs at Monash Sport Clayton campus 12.15pm Registration
Monash University Museum of Art: Photographer Unknown Exhibition
Free Ground floor, building 55, Clayton campus
10am - 5pm  
Public lecture: The Plight of the Mentally Ill in theCriminal Justice System
Hosted by the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, sponsored by the Mental Health Council of Australia
Free The Club, Clayton campus 6.30pm - 8.30pm Registration
Mindfulness Meditation Free Spiritual Centre (B1.56), Caulfield campus 12pm - 12.30pm N/A
Stress Less Day / 10,000 Steps Challenge launch event
Free lunch
Free Clayfield room, Caulfield campus 12pm - 1.15pm Sorry, fully booked out
Lunch, Games & information booth Free Common lawn, Caulfield campus 12pm - 1pm N/A
Campus Connect - Free Massage & Exam Busters for students Free Student Lounge, Bldg S, Level 2, Caulfield campus 5pm - 7pm Registration
Chill Out - Try relaxing Free Spiritual Centre, Gippsland campus 1.15pm - 2pm N/A
Mental Health Lecture series: Men, Masculinity & Mental Health.
Sponsored by Monash HWD Gippsland, Co-operating Churches of Churchill and Lumen Christi Parish
Free Lecture Theatre 4N 120, Gippsland campus 7.30pm - 9pm More information: 5122 6425.
3 on 3 Basketball
Come and join in on a very friendly, fun and social game of basketball on our very own multiple court. A non-competitive atmosphere, where you can play for as long or as little time as you would like to.
Free Multiple court, Parkville campus 12pm - 2pm N/A
Core Strength and Stability Session
What is core strength and core stability and why is it so important in everyday life? Can I just do sit ups to strengthen my core? Can strengthening my core help my posture and prevent injuries? If you would like to learn how to engage your core and learn how to support your spine then please come and join us in an interactive session
Free Cossar Hall Mural Section, Parkville 11am - 12pm Registration
10,000 Steps Challenge launch event/Stress Less Day campus morning tea
Free 901 foyer area, Berwick campus 10.30am - 11.30am N/A
Campus Walk - TBC Free tbc, Berwick campus tbc  
Free pancake breakfast!
Rev. Jay Robinson (in conjunction with Hub)
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus 8.30am - 9.15am N/A
Mental health Beyond Blue resources
to self select in ‘Chill Out' space with relaxation music.
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus All day N/A
Relaxation/Meditation session
with Sandra McNamara
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus 12pm - 1pm N/A
Mid Week BBQ by MONSU Free Common Lawn, Caulfield campus 12pm - 1.30pm N/A
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Inside Out Free* Monash Sport, Peninsula campus 12.15pm N/A
Free breakfast for students
The Breakfast Club is a project by the Monash University Food Society to promote healthy eating practicesamongst students.
Free Cellar room, campus centre, Clayton campus 8.30am - 10.30am No need to register
Thursday 8 OctoberCostLocationTimeRegistration
Mental Health Research Institute Breakfast seminar: Understanding Depression
Over breakfast, Associate Professor Suresh Sundram will shed some light on the subject while also discussing current research in the field
$20 Level 1, 350 Collins Street, Melbourne 7am - 9am Registration
Lunchtime concert School of Music: Monash World Music Orchestra and Stage Band
A decade in existence, this band of eighteen musicians plays a repertoire that gives a strong understanding of historic large jazz ensembles, as well performing new works from Australia and overseas.
$4 entry fee Music Auditorium, Building 68, Clayton campus 1.10pm - 1.50pm N/A
Mending Minds in the 21st Century: Our research, your future
Hosted by the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, in collaboration with the Monash Neuroscience and Mental Health Network and sponsored by the Mental Health Council of Australia. Community leaders and decision makers in the Mental Health sector are invited to join eminent researchers to talk about new answers, new cures, and new understandings of mental illness that have come from our work.
Free Clayton campus 7pm - 9pm (canapes from 6.30pm) N/A
Monash University Museum of Art: Photographer Unknown Exhibition Free Ground floor, building 55, Clayton campus 10am - 5pm N/A
Symposium - Mending the Mind in the 21st Century: Translating research into practice
Hosted by the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine
Researchers in the fields of mental health, psychology or psychiatry are invited to attend a symposium celebrating good mental health and highlighting the challenges of living with mental illness.
Eminent and early career researchers will discuss the real impact their research has had on mental health service delivery, clinical practice, and the lives of those living with or caring for people with mental illness.
Free Cellar rooms, Clayton campus
9.30am - 5pm
Registration:
Mindfulness Meditation Free Spiritual Centre (B1.56), Caulfield campus 12pm - 12.30pm N/A
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Core ball & Yoga Free* Monash Sport Caulfield campus 12.05pm - 1pm Core ball
6.30pm - 7.30pm Yoga
N/A.
Limited places apply
Lunchtime walk Free Meet at bbqs on the common lawn, Caulfield campus 1.05pm - 1.35pm, free N/A
Enquiries: david.nankervis@asport.monash.edu.au
Bliss Out - Try Meditation Free Spiritual Centre, Gippsland campus 1pm - 2pm N/A
Meditation Room
Welcome to the Meditation Room - a peaceful place designed to help you relax, rejuvenate and refocus.
Free Meeting Room, Building 930, Berwick campus 12pm - 2pm, free N/A
'Spirituality and Mental Health' Discussion
Facilitated by: Rev. Jay Robinson.
Free afternoon tea for participants.
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus 12pm - 1pm N/A
Free breakfast!
Cereal/fruit/tea/coffee etc
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus 9am - 10am N/A
Mental health Beyond Blue
Resources to self select in ‘Chill Out' space with relaxation music.
Free A1.18, Peninsula campus All day N/A
Free breakfast by MONSU Free Student Union Lounge, Caulfield campus 8.30am - 9.30am N/A
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Body Balance Free* Monash Sport, Peninsula campus 5.30pm N/A
Friday 9 OctoberCostLocationTimeRegistration
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Dynamic Yoga Free Monash Sport, Clayton campus 12pm N/A
Limited places apply
School of Music concert: Sound Series - Classical, chamber music
Free Rm G36, Building 68. Clayton campus 7.30pm N/A
Mindfulness Meditation Free Spiritual Centre (B1.56), Caulfield campus 12pm - 12.30pm N/A
Mental Health Awareness Tutor Training
Presenter: Andrew Fitzpatrick.
This training is offered to staff throughout the university with the aim of increasing Mental Health literacy, reducing stigma and increasing the chances of early detection and treatment of mental illness in line with the university's duty of care, and safe community policies. Participants are introduced to a helpful tool - the Student Academic Functioning (SAF) scale.
Free PA 1-2, Conference Room in Teaching Centre, Parkville campus 9am - 11am N/A
Walk through Royal Park and Gallery visit to Cunningham Dax Art Collection
Presenter: Andrew Fitzpatrick.
The Cunningham Dax Collection Consists of over 12,000 creative works on paper, paintings, ceramics and textiles created by people who have experienced mental illness or psychological trauma. Current exhibition: 9 Lives: On subject and subjectivity.
Free Meet in Courtyard, under Flagpole, then walk to gallery at 35 Poplar Rd, Parkville
12pm - 1pm Registration
Lunch Seminar - Dealing with stress in the workplace
Presenters: Dr.Robyn Gallucci and Ms Debbie Prout from South East Primary Mental Health.
Both presenters will also be available for questions and discussion at the end of the presentation. Lunch will be provided
Free Meeting room G03, Building 901, Berwick campus 12pm - 1pm Registration
Limited places apply
Free breakfast!
Cereal/fruit/tea/coffee etc
Free A1.18 Peninsula campus 9am - 10am N/A
Mental health Beyond Blue resources
to self select in ‘Chill Out' space with relaxation music.
Free A1.18 Peninsula campus All day N/A
Monash Sport free* wellbeing class: Body Balance Free* Monash Sport, Peninsula campus 9.30am N/A
'U-Nite, Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC'
Exclusive offer to Monash Students only. Ticket includes:
  • Return transportation to Etihad Stadium from all campuses except Parkville
  • Entry to the match sitting in an exclusive 'Monash' bay
  • A Melbourne Victory scarf
  • Exclusive pre-match welcome, with door prizes!
$15 tickets
Etihad Stadium, Harbour Esplanade, Docklands 8pm Kick-Off. Be there by 6.30pm for the pre-match welcome and seating. Registration