Events & Other Resources
There is always something happening in the world of health and wellness. To keep you abreast of these exciting events please visit these internal and external links for timely, interesting and informative resources relating to wellness and wellbeing.
Internal resources:
| Wellness and Wellbeing Expo |
CSU recognises the value of promoting wellness and wellbeing in the workplace, and the added benefits to individuals and their families of taking a proactive approach to improving health outcomes. 2013 marked the launch of CSU's inaugural Wellness and Wellbeing conference and expo. The expos and conferences held were extremely successful and we thank staff for their support in attending the expos and participating in the workshops. |
| Flu Vaccinations | The flu vaccinations program will be offered in late March and early April 2013. You will be able to register for a flu vaccination at the Wellness and Wellbeing Expo from 5- 14 February. As well the link will be posted on Whats New. Please note that the flu vaccinations will be offered at the following locations for 2013: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Canberra, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga. |
| Global Corporate Challenge | Starts 23 May 2013 |
| Weight Watchers@Work | Program currently running on Bathurst Campus hoping to expand to other campus. Please register your interest at the Wellness and Wellbeing Expo |
| Ride To Work | Ride to Work will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2013 |
| Walk to Work | Walk to Work will be held on Thursday 5 September 2013 |
| Managers Helpline | A telephone-based service designed to support managers in proactively addressing issues at an early stage, and to provide access to useful HR resources. |
| Work/Life balance | Details the policies and procedures to facilitate and improve balancing career and personal commitments. |
| CSU Wellness Calendar | Health Activities that will happen through out 2013 |
| CSU Wellness Survey | Survey that CSU Staff can complete information is completely confidential and will be used to deliver wellness and wellbeing programs in the future. |
External provider links:
| Definition of Wellness | What is wellness? |
| Wellness Ebook | Useful resource from the Health Project |
| A Healthy Active Australia | The Australian Government and Department of Ageing are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles, addressing obesity and taking preventative measures to improve the health of all Australians. |
| Willow Wellness | is dedicated to the health and wellness of the greater community. They have created an independant online wellness resource. |
| Heart Foundation | resources provided by the Heart Foundation |
| Silverchain |
Silver Chain is a pioneer in the development of restorative based models of care, enabling and empowering program participants to remain in the home and retain independence and promoting wellness |
| Stuck in a rut | 7 simple steps to changing your life. |
| Black Dog Institute |
The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mood disorders through high quality translational research, clinical expertise and national education programs. |
| beyondblue |
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia. |
| Lifeline |
Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services in addition to national services and campaigns that promote emotional wellbeing, encourage help seeking, and address suicide prevention and awareness. |
| E-couch |
E-couch is a self-help interactive program with modules for depression, generalised anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief. |
| MoodGYM |
MoodGYM is a free self help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people |
Have we missed anything? Do you know of any other organisations that should be included in our Wellness program? Please email your suggestions to healthyu@csu.edu.au