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     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 2025 calendar of events has been developed by the University. These will be implemented in a way that supports staff health, wellbeing and safety.

MONTH 2025 
INITIATIVES
ACTIVITIES PROVIDER / RESOURCE
February Mental Health Wellbeing Shortcuts for the fast lane Corporate Wellbeing Hub
March General Health  Health Machine Bupa
April Cold and Flu Prevention  Flu Vaccinations Bupa
May Sleep Health Understanding and Helping Poor Sleep webinar Sleep Health Foundation 
June Mental Health Real Talk: a conversational approach webinar Headspace 
July  Mental Health Selfcare Toolkit - webinar Corporate Wellbeing Hub
August Eye Health Eye tests H2Go - Flinders University students
September Ear Health Hearing Tests Flinders University students
Exercise & Fitness Active Challenge  10,000 Steps 
October Safe Work Week  HSR Morning Tea Flinders University
November Addiction awareness  Webinar NCETA
December Joy of Giving  Donating to charity  Flinders University

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  

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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. 

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Professional Development run a number of sessions throughout the year that cover a range a mental health. Enrolment and dates of training can be found on the Professional Development website.  

Professional Development

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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.

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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 

  • 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 - Resources designed to assist creating mentally healthy workplaces.
  • Bupa Healthlink - information to support you in living a happier and healthier life.

 

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Health Direct A-Z directory of health topics, information and advice

Cancer Council

Asthma Australia

Diabetes Australia

Heart Foundation

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

MS Australia

Kidney Health Australia

Dementia Australia

Nervous system diseases

Arthritis Australia

 

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Relationships Australia

1800RESPECT - support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

QLife

Nutrition Australia

Butterfly Foundation - eating disorders

Quit

Know your options - help for alcohol and other drug problems

Gambling Help online

 

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R U OK?

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This way up

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