Together with Monash Sport, we run the Staff Wellbeing and Activity Program (SWAP). SWAP provides opportunities for staff groups to get active. Our aim is to help you improve staff wellbeing, productivity and morale through a low-cost program, targeted at all ages and abilities.
See the table below for a range of activities are available, or download the SWAP activity brochure (pdf 377kb)
| Name | Description | Cost | Duration | Number of particiants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group fitness | Exclusive exercise classes that can be held weekly. Includes yoga, boxing, BodyPump, Pilates, Zumba, cycle and more. Have your classes at Monash Sport, or we can come to you. | From $10 per person | 30, 45 or 60 mins over 6 or 10 weeks | Minimum of 10 |
| Social group activities | Work in teams and participate in fun, challenging, low-impact activities using equipment (tunnel balls, hula hoops, fit balls) to challenge mind and body. | $10 per person | 60-90 mins | Minimum of 10 |
| Fit camp | A fun, social, challenging and rewarding way for group training. Aims to reduce body fat and increase muscle tone, cardiovascular fitness and overall strength. Early morning and lunchtime sessions available. | $12.50 per person/per session | 45 mins for 1,6 or 12 sessions | Minimum of 8 |
| Court sport competition | Challenge your team to different court sports. Make it a one-off or six-week competition. | $40 per week/per team | 60 mins for 1 or 6 weeks | 5-10 people per team (depending on sport) |
| Adult learn to swim | Learn to swim in a group environment with AUSTSWIM qualified instructors. Programs can be tailored for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels. | $10 per person/per lesson | 30 mins, minimum of 6 lessons | 6 people |
| Walking groups | We can help to organise regular walking groups. A walking kit provides support to staff organising groups. The kit includes posters, email templates and tips on getting a group together. | Free | Varied | Minimum of 10 |
| 10,000 Steps Challenge | A workplace wellbeing initiative encouraging staff to form teams and walk 10,000 steps a day using a pedometer. Held annually in October and anytime on request. | $10 per person | Minimum of 4 weeks | Minimum of 10 |
| Educational seminars | Topics include: Dealing with change, Emotional intelligence, Family & relationship issues, Grief & loss, Healthy heart, Healthy eating & reading food labels, How to clean green, Managing stress & relaxation, Cancer awareness, Healthy cooking demonstrations. | From $10 per person | 45-60 mins | Minimum of 10 |
| Mental health | Programs include: Free professional, confidential counselling, Mental Health First Aid (2 day course aims to improve knowledge of mental health and provide confidence to help those with a mental illness), Mindfulness and Meditation (involves a series of meditative practices and cognitive strategies). | Free or from $10 per person depending on session | Individual and group sessions available | Minimum of 10 |
| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Free professional, confidential counselling service by an external provider. Available to Monash staff and immediate family members experiencing work-related or personal/health-related problems. Manager Assist is s phone consulting service for supervisors and managers, providing practical advice and support. | First 3 sessions free | Varied | Individual appointments available |
| Mindfulness at Work | Consisting of 5-weekly sessions using mindfulness techniques to help staff face challenges commonly found in the workplace. Mindfulness is an attention training practice shown to reduce stress, unhelpful thoughts and enhance focus, concentration, relationships and wellbeing. | Varies | 60 mins for 5 weeks | Minimum 10 |
Get a return on investment of about 5:1 ($5 for every $1 you spend) through:
Bryley Sadler
Wellbeing at Monash Coordinator
Occupational Health and Safety
Telephone: 990 20856
Email: bryley.sadler@monash.edu