Safe Work Australia Week at UNSW

• DE-CLUTTER your workplace. Unwanted chemicals? Faulty equipment? Storeroom full to bursting? Spring Clean now to reduce hazards and contribute to a safer work environment.
  
• DE-FUSE a potential crisis. Attend a Students At Risk Workshop to learn how to respond in an appropriate and caring way with an individual who is in crisis or "at risk". Your early intervention for those at risk could prevent their self-harm or injury to others.
  
• DE-STRESS both physically and mentally. Sign up for Relaxation & Meditation. Take a Walk. Have fun and be a winner with Stretch to Win.
  
• DE-LIGHT in life. Take advantage of Health & Wellbeing Opportunities  for a healthier, more productive work and home life.

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Program Details - October 2007

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Spring Clean

• Mon 22 - Fri 26 October, Ask your OHS Representative or OHS Committee for details.
• Send photos or short description (50 words or less) by Friday 2 Nov to p.heggie@unsw.edu.au

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Students At Risk Workshops

• SAR for Academic Advisors: 
  • Mon 22 October, 3-5 pm, Room 2008 Level 2 East Wing Quadrangle Building.
• SAR for Professional and Technical Staff:
  • Tues 23 October, 11 am-1 pm, Room 2008 Level 2 East Wing Quadrangle Building.
• SAR for Program/Course Coordinators, First Year Coordinators or other Academics:
  • Wed 24 October, 2-4 pm, Room 2008 Level 2 East Wing Quadrangle Building.
• SAR for COFA staff
  • Date and venue to be notified.

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Stretch to Win

• Learn a valuable skill - View or download the workplace stretch exercises video
• Reduce your risk of overuse injury - Practice the exercises daily
• Receive a free gift - Registration is essential. Limited to the first 100.
• Be in the prize draw - Participate in the stretch exercise session for a chance to win a Bridge Climb
• Attempt a new Guinness World Record for most exercise participants??

• Registration is essential (closing date Mon 22 October)
• Wed 24 October, 1-2pm, Library Lawn (or the Foyer of Clancy Building if raining)
  • 1pm - Check-in early to receive your gift and to be entered in the prize draw.
  • 1.30pm - Join your colleagues and a Lifestyle Centre instructor in our stretch exercise session
  • 1.45pm - Prize draw. You must participate and be present to win.

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Walking Tours

• Sculpture Walk (information) or (map )
  • Mon 22 Oct, 1-2pm, Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 11
  • Fri 26 Oct, 12-1pm, Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 11
    
• Green Trail (information) or (map)
  •   Tues 23 Oct, 12-1pm, Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 9
  • Thurs 25 Oct, 1-2pm, Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 9

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Relaxation & Meditation

• Registration is essential. Please specify the date of interest. 
  • Wed 24 October, 12.30-1.30pm, Room 2008 Level 2 East Wing Quadrangle Building.
  • Thu rs 25 October, 12-1pm, Room 2008 Level 2 East Wing Quadrangle Building.
  • Fri 26 October, 3-4pm, Room 2008 Level 2 East Wing Quadrangle Building.

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Health & Wellbeing Opportunities

• Whilst there is a large emphasis for everyone to start increasing their physical activity levels or exercise, the figures still paint a gloomy picture. Over 80% of people who begin an exercise program drop-out within the first 6 to 12 weeks. Find out why, and what simple strategies you can implement to make sure you avoid becoming one of the statistics. We also look at home-based exercise routines, motivation, and specific-goal setting techniques.
  • Tuesday 23 October, 1-2pm, venue to be advised.
  • Registration is essential (closing date Fri 19 October).

• Over 80% of the workforce will experience lower back pain during the course of their employment. The Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic and Wholistic Natural Medicine will outline available treatments on campus.
  • Friday 26 October, 1-2pm, Library Stage II, Room 1201.
  • Registration is essential

• 15 min tour of the Lifestyle Centre designed to show staff the facilities and the healthy lifestyle options available to them. Health and Fitness staff will be on hand to answer questions.
  • Mon 22 to Fri 26 October, Daily at 1.15pm, Meet at the Lifestyle Centre reception desk

• Any UNSW staff member who books and pays for a Wellbeing Report (a comprehensive health & fitness assessment) will receive 15% off our already discounted staff rate.
  • Mon 22 to Fri 26 October, Daily by appointment

• Any group who inquire about a Corporate Health Program which results in a program being booked will receive a 15% discount off the already low UNSW rate. The Corporate Health Programs are aimed at improving health, wellbeing and productivity in the workplace. We offer a range of assessments and one to one or group exercise sessions plus education programs to assist staff and managers achieve their health goals.
  • Mon 22 to Fri 26 October, Daily by appointment

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Schedule of Activities - October 2007

Monday 22	Tuesday 23	Wednesday 24	Thursday 25	Friday 26
Spring Clean Contact your OHS Committee or OHS Representative for details. Send in your best before and after photos, or short description, for a chance to win a gift basket.
Health & Wellbeing Opportunities Attend a Lifestyle Clinic Seminar. Tour the Lifestyle Centre. Grab a discount on a health & fitness assessment (individual staff), or Corporate Health Program (business units).
Sculpture Walk 1-2pm Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 11 at 1.05pm.   Lifestyle Centre Tour 1.15-1.30pm Lifestyle Centre reception desk   Students At Risk Workshop for Academic Advisors 3-5pm Quad Room 2008 Registration is essential.	Students At Risk Workshop for Professional & Technical Staff 11am-1pm Quad Room 2008 Registration is essential.   Green Trail Walk 12-1pm Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 9 at 12.05pm.   Lifestyle Clinic Seminar "Physical Activity & Exercise: Easier Said Than Done" 1-2pm Library Stage II, Room 1201 Registration is essential.   Lifestyle Centre Tour 1.15-1.30pm Lifestyle Centre reception desk	Relaxation & Meditation 12:30-1:30pm Quad Room 2008 Registration is essential.   Stretch to Win 1-2pm Library lawn Check-in from 1pm for free gift and to enter the prize draw. Registration is essential.   Lifestyle Centre Tour 1.15-1.30pm Lifestyle Centre reception desk   Students At Risk Workshop for Program/Course & Year Coordinators 2-4pm Quad Room 2008 Registration is essential.	Relaxation & Meditation 12-1pm Quad Room 2008 Registration is essential.   Green Trail Walk 1-2pm Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 9 at 1.05pm.   Lifestyle Centre Tour 1.15-1.30pm Lifestyle Centre reception desk	Sculpture Walk 12-1pm Departs from Anzac Gate and Gate 11 at 12.05pm.   Seminar "Managing Lower Back Pain: Eastern & Western Medicine Perspectives" 1-2pm Library Stage II, Room 1201 Registration is essential.   Lifestyle Centre Tour 1.15-1.30pm Lifestyle Centre reception desk   Relaxation & Meditation 3-4pm Quad Room 2008 Registration is essential.

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Resources

• Phyllis Heggie, OHS & Workers Compensation 
• Lydia Morris, Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Facility
• Liza Poppert, Policy Management Unit
• Michelle Price, Centre for Quantum Computer Technology
• Donna Pulham, Library
• With input from OHS Committees and Representatives

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