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Fact sheets

     Maintaining work life balance  Stress less by working on your wellbeing  Reduce and manage stress for better emotional wellbeing  Wellbeing video collection  Managing COVID-19 Anxiety  Assure Tip Sheet for supporting those impacted by COVID-19  Coping with anxiety as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Flinders University is committed to building and maintaining a work environment that supports a holistic approach to safety, health & wellbeing aimed at increasing staff knowledge and awareness of health and wellbeing issues and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours.

Health and wellbeing objective

The objective of the health & wellbeing program is to provide a range of activities that addresses both physical and mental health of staff, with the desire to improve individuals’ overall health and wellbeing choices. The University will aim to provide opportunities to its staff to help them to achieve productive, engaged and healthy lifestyles that result in positive outcomes for our work force and our community.

In conjunction with BUPA with whom the University has a health insurance partnership, they will assist in the delivery of the health and wellness programs with a work health model that is holistic and encompasses the four main focus areas;

  • Healthier bodies – Support across managing lifestyles and risk behaviours, medical conditions and health management
  • Healthier minds – Support across stress management, personal resilience and healthy behaviours
  • Healthier culture – Support in creating healthy leadership, providing health benefits and social support
  • Healthier places – support by providing a safe and health enabling working environment
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Health and wellbeing calendar

A 2022 calendar of events has been developed by the University. These will be implemented in a way that supports staff health, wellbeing and safety.

MONTH

2022 
INITIATIVES

ACTIVITIES

PROVIDER / RESOURCE

January

General Health

Health checks

Flinders University Sport and Fitness

February

Sun Smart

Skin Checks

Bupa

March

Mental Health

Seminar/Webinar

TBA

April

Cold and Flu Prevention

Flu Vaccinations

Bupa

May

Mental Health

Seminar/Webinar

TBA

June

Sleep Health

Seminar/Webinar

Flinders University

July

Eye Health

Eye tests

H2Go - Flinders University students

August

Ear Health

Hearing Tests

H2Go - Flinders University students

September

Exercise & Fitness

Active Challenge

TBA

October

Safe Work Week

HSR Morning Tea

Flinders University

November

Mental Health

Seminar/Webinar

TBA

December

Joy of Giving

Donating to charity

Flinders University

Free all year during semseter:
Bootcamp 7am Tuesdays and Thursdays
Running Group Wednesdays 6am-7:15am for anyone wishing to run 5km, 10km or 21km - beginners are welcome
FLINDERS5 7am every Thursday run or walk your choice of 2.5km or 5km
No membership required to attend, contact Flinders University Sport & Fitness for more details.

Scheduled activities will be promoted in Flinders in Touch (FIT) and via email

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Activities will be offered in conjunction with external providers such as other health organisation and regulatory bodies ie SafeWork SA , Heart Foundation.

 

Other resources and initiatives  

Employee Health Plan

 

Flinders University employees can become a member of the BUPA/Flinders University Employee Health Plan and receive a range of benefits including discounts on their health insurance.

Flinders University health plan provides access to a range of health and wellness services as well as great corporate discounts to help you live a longer, healthier, happier life.

For more information please consult the Employee Health Plan. 

Professional Staff Development

Professional Development run a number of sessions throughout the year that cover a range a mental health topics including Mental Health First Aid, Conversations about Suicide (MHFA), Accidental Counselling and Thriving in Times of Change. Enrolment and dates of training can be found on the Professional Development website  

Professional Development

Sports and fitness facilities

Physical fitness is also important not only in the workplace but in general life too. Fitness isn't just about weight - it is also a measure of flexiblity, balance, strength, agility and stamina too. If you don't like running or walking, activities like Tai Chi and Yoga help build strength and improve flexibility and are great for raising your overall level of fitness.

Aim to do at least 30 mins of physical activity 3 to 5 times a week. If you don't normally exercise gradually build up you exercise over time.

There are many ways to keep active on campus:

  • Join the on-campus Sport and Fitness centre
  • Ride to work
  • Go for a regular walk - the Bedford Park campus has extensive walking tracks and wonderful views, flora and fauna to enjoy while you are walking. Why not walk around the lake at lunchtime, or through the pine forest? Remember to wear a hat and sunscreen, and take some water, in warm weather. See the campus map for walking tracks
  • Take the stairs instead of the lift.

Explore members at Flinders University sports centre located at Bedford Park,  staffed by fully qualified trainers.  Cost for sessions start as low as $5 per. Wellness programs are provided and are either free or cheap. Activities include Zumba, Yoga & Boot Camp.

Various other fitness sessions are available at very affordable prices.

Keeping your mind and body healthy

Health and wellbeing are important parts of work health and safety. Keeping your mind and body healthy reduces the likelihood of stress related injury and illness.

  • Ergonomics and physical comfort - Making sure your workstation is set up correctly reduces your risk of workplace injury 

  • Managing your time - Learning to manage your time effectively can reduce stress and reduces risk of stress related injury and illness.

  • Career development - Having career goals as well as making sure you have interesting and challenging work to do in your current role can help improve mental health.

  • Superfriend webinars - Webinar series designed to assist creating mentally healthy workplaces.

Mental health during COVID-19

Please find these helpful resources below:

  • Be Well Plan – an online mental health resource developed by Flinders University’s Orama Institute and SAHMRI. Currently free of charge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Head to Health: Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources including Covid-19 support.
  • SuperFriend: SuperFriend has curated the following resources to use through this difficult period to allow us to help others within the workforce who might need support at this time.
  • SA Health - mental health virtual support during COVID-19
  • Beyond Blue - Coronavirus mental wellbeing support service
Links to external organisations

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Asthma Foundation Australia

Diabetes Australia

First Aid App (free)

Flu fact sheet

Health Insite

Heart Foundation

Nutrition Australia

Problem Gambling (South Australia)

Problem Gambling (Victoria)

Quitline SA

 

Mental health

BeyondBlue

Heads Up (mental health resource)

It Gets Brighter

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health Foundation of Australia

Headspace (Mental Health for Young People)

Teen Health (Top End Association for Mental Health)

 

Men's health

Men's Health Australia

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Australian Prostate Cancer Website

 

Women's health

The Royal Women's Hospital, Victoria

Women's Health Statewide (South Australia) 

Breast Cancer Institute of Australia

Women's and Children's Hospital (South Australia)

Breast Screen NT

Breast Screen SA

Breast Screen VIC

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