Issue 3 March 2006

 Welcome to The Bahamas

The get ACCTIVE group was delighted to announce that the 10,000 steps The Bahamas Commonwealth Games Challenge was won by:

Fiery Footnotes - Caulfield Library

Second Place:  Social Walkers - Social Work

Third Place: Banana Blisters - Caulfield Health Service

Congratulations to all participants.  As a campus, we have increased our average daily step rate/person by 33% since the first Challenge at the end of 2004 - and with that, we are all winners!  

Commonwealth Games Events come to Caulfield campus 

To get into the spirit of the Commonwealth Games, Monash Sport hosted a series of fun events for staff and students on Thursday 23 March.  Events included:  straw javelin, paper plate discus, three legged race, coconut shotput, pineapple/coconut relay race and soccer.   

Staff from a range of areas participated:  Facilities & Services, Health Service, Counselling Service, Business & Economics, Student Union, Psychology and the crew from Hi-City Gardeners. 

See photos from the day:

David Ramadge (Facilities & Services) shows his style with the coconut relay race, cheered on by Dr. Jill Grogan

Athletes line up for the 3-legged race

The pineapple relay race was a challenge!!

And after the events, medals and ribbons were awarded

Equal Opportunity (EO) Online Training 

Designed for all staff this training helps to meet the University’s vicarious liability under State and Federal equal opportunity legislation. It is the responsibility of the University to ensure for its members their rights as well as point out their responsibilities under the legislation. As an employer of choice for women it is particularly important that all staff understand the University’s proscription of sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment. EO Online training is available at:
http://adm.monash.edu/sss/equity-diversity/equal-opportunity/online-training/
Staff require Authcate access to undertake the quizzes and successfully complete the training.

Advanced Equal Opportunity training for staff and management
Face-to-face workshops are available to all staff who have successfully completed the EO Online training. These workshops build on legislative rights and responsibilities, provide specific information about university policies and procedures and equip participants with specific skills to help them apply the principles of equity management to the complex situations that can arise in practice. Managers and Supervisors in particular need to understand and implement these policies and procedures and are encouraged to attend workshops specifically designed for them.

Further information about equal opportunity training can be viewed at: http://adm.monash.edu/sss/equity-diversity/equal-opportunity/training/

Justice of the Peace on campus  

Rod Simpson, Justice of the Peace, is available on Tuesdays from 10am to 2.30pm in A1.19 to provide a Certification and Statutory Declaration/Affidavit witnessing service.   If you need documents witnessed at other times please contact Christel Kent who will provide you with names of other staff who can assist.

Media Communications Office  

A reminder that the Media Communications Office has a presence on campus.  Robyn Anns is working at Caulfield on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and her office is 3.115 in Building H.  Robyn can be contacted on 0417 568 781.

Religious Service - Rosary Prayer 

Rosary prayer is available Monday to Friday 12.15 p.m. at the Campus Religious Centre,  Room T3.01.  For additional information please visit website:  monashcatholics@blogspot.com

Zagame's Hotels 

Zagame's Hotels are pleased to offer Monash staff a 10% discount off all meals in Nino's Family Bistro on presentation of their staff card.  Current specials include:

$10.00 "Parmas" Lunch only (Monday to Thursday)

$2.50 pots of beer and $3.50 spirits on Wednesdays after 5.00 p.m.

$4.00 Crown Lagers on Fridays after 5.00 p.m.

Campus Nurse Report   

Age is no barrier to staying active.  People once thought it was natural to slow down and do less as we get older.  But now we know the more we do, the better we feel.  To maintain physical and mental health, we need to stay active.  And the good news is, it's never too late to start.

A happier you.   By keeping active you'll suffer less stress, have more energy, get a better night's sleep, feel better in yourself, enjoy life more and make the most of social opportunities.

A healthier you.  By keeping active you'll have healthier bones and muscles, run less risk of falling and fracturing bones, have a healthier heart and blood pressure, reduce your risk of developing diseases like diabetes, colon cancer and stroke and maintain your ability to live independently.

Here are four ways you can keep fit without radically changing your lifestyle.

See physical activity as an opportunity, not an inconvenience. The human body was designed to move, so the message is, stay active for a healthy mind and body.

Give yourself an incentive.  We all like some recognition for our achievements.  So when you reach your goals, give yourself a reward by doing something special.

Be realistic. Set realistic goals and write them down.  Doing this with a friend or family member can help you keep on track.

Find 30 minutes every day. All it takes is 30 minutes a day, preferably every day.  Work out your own 30 minute moderate physical activity routine.  Brisk walking in 10 minute bursts will do for a start.

 Judy Evans (Campus/Practice Nurse)

Caulfield Profiles

This month Dr. Jack Goldberg of the Caulfield Health Service is profiled.  

Dr. Jack Goldberg

What is your position at Caulfield?

A doctor (General Practitioner) working at the Monash Caulfield Health Service for the last 8 years.  I really enjoy my work at the Health Service. It has given me a great opportunity to meet students and staff from many walks of life at a time when there has been great growth within the health service that includes new technologies that aid us in the diagnosis and treatment of many medical conditions.   

Have you been able to combine your other interests with being a doctor?

I have been a medical practitioner for 35 years, with an interest in sports medicine. 

Over the last 15 years I have been developing improved footwear to try and reduce strains and injury to the knee.  Sports such as tennis, netball, basketball and aerobics, where there is a lot of twisting and turning of the body, put extra strain on the knee and ankle joints.  In extreme cases these injuries can result in cartilage and ligament tears which may require surgery.

 Approximately 70% of knee injuries are through non-contact activities, and the majority of these are due to rotational forces on the knee.   An example of this would be landing on the foot with the body turning or trying to change direction quickly with the foot planted.

 I have developed a totally new revolutionary shoe that will allow the foot to turn with the body by allowing rotation within the sole.  Research into this design has shown a large reduction in the forces on the knee and ankle during turning.  These shoes have been available on trial to some elite sports people in the last few months, with very positive results. I am delighted that now a limited supply of these shoes is available to the general public through some selected retail outlets. 

The Rotoshoe

 What do you do in your spare time?

I enjoy watching and participating in sport, and also being the team doctor for many and varied competitions and I enjoy supporting my children and grandchildren through their football and netball careers.  I also enjoy computer technology and its application to the improvement of communications. 

 Do you travel a lot and if so what is your favourite destination?

Due to my sport and business interests I have been lucky enough to do many overseas trips.  I enjoy travelling to China, South Korea and America.

 Do you have a favourite quote?

No, but my philosophy is that sport should be enjoyable and beneficial, and it is important to do everything possible to ensure reduction of injuries and risk of harm.

 If you would like to be "profiled" in an upcoming edition of Offcourse, please email me at Christel.Kent@adm.monash.edu.au
 

Authorised by the Office of the Campus Manager 

Caulfield Contributions can be emailed to Christel.Kent@adm.monash.edu.au