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Wellness Challenges and Wellness Tips are offered to staff on a weekly basis. Periodically the Wellness Matters Newsletter is published on this website and sent electronically to employees who have registered as Wellness seekers on the Wellness self-subscribe interest list through QUT Virtual, Interest Groups page.

Copies of Wellness related material are available from the Wellness Centres on each campus and from Wellness Ambassadors or by internal mail upon request via Contact Us. A small collection of Wellness publications are available for loan upon request.

Wellness Challenge

Addressing all dimensions of Wellness these messages challenge employees to engage in a specific Wellness promoting activity/behaviour for the month ahead.

Wellness Tip

Short messages which provide employees with practical Health and Wellness information and links to more extensive information on the topic.

QUT Wellness Matters Newsletter

Published on a regular basis the Wellness Matters Newsletter provides an easy to read compilation of current and forthcoming Wellness activities at QUT. It contains news items about what is happening around QUT Wellness wise as well as summaries of Health and Wellness news and reports from around the globe Have your Wellness Matters newsletter delivered to your personal PC - click on 'Wellness' in the list of 'Self Subscribe Groups' accessed through the 'Interest Groups' section of the 'Administration' page on QUT Virtual.

Ardell Wellness Report

The Ardell Wellness Report (AWR) is a weekly (electronic) and quarterly (printed) newsletter. Donald B Ardell has produced the latter since 1984 and over 300 weekly electronic editions are in circulation (the E-AWR). Don is the author of a dozen Wellness books, the Director of the Wellness Center and is a popular speaker at events around the world. A copy of the current AWR is available from the Wellness Centres on each Campus or by request via Contact Us.

Join QUT in the Bridge to Brisbane 2009

The 2009 training sessions program for beginners to advanced will be posted 12 weeks prior to the 2009 Bridge to Brisbane Race.

Training Schedule 2008

Amanda Gore's Monthly Newsletter

'The Endorphin Injection!' Its purpose is to give the reader a 'refill' of endorphins for the upcoming month and includes articles on various topics like balance, stress, relationships, communication and leadership.

Booklets, Brochures, Pamphlets, Information sheets, DVD's

A limited number of a range of Health and Wellness booklets, brochures, pamphlets, information sheets are held at the Wellness Centre on each campus for collection by employees. There is also a small selection of single copy, difficult to obtain, Wellness publications and DVD copies of presentations at QUT by visiting Wellness professionals available for short term loan by arrangement with Wellness Matters staff or send your request via Contact Us.

View the Wellness Matters Health and Wellness Publication Resources.

Desk stretching sheet. This is a general set of exercises designed for individuals who do not have a history of musculoskeleal injury to the neck. These can be done daily at your desk to relieve muscle tension. Consult your GP or allied health professional if you are unsure.

Daily stretching sheet. This is a general set of stretches for healthy normal population who do not have a history of musculoskeletal injury or surgery. Consult your GP or allied health professional for advice if you are unsure.

Further links: Sports Medicine Australia

Australian Association and Sports Science (AAESS)

Wellness Products

A limited range of quality Wellness products may be purchased through the Wellness Matters Program. As we supply only tested quality products staff members will find cheaper products on the market. Also as we endeavour to supply such products at cost price to staff, prices of these items may change over time depending on supplier's prices.

Payment for these items may be made through ePay (go to 'QUT Virtual', click on the 'ePay' link under 'Administration', click on 'Wellness Programs' in the left hand menu and follow the directions).

Alternatively, fill out a Request for Receipt Form entering the Pick Number '232' on the form for account details and pay by cash/cheque/credit card through any Campus Cashier.

All purchases made via ePay will be debited to your credit card. Amex, Visa, Mastercard, and Bankcard are accepted.

Pedometers

QUT badged 'Walk 4 Life' pedometers displaying 'step number' and 'activity time' are available for purchase at below cost for $25.00. Send evidence of ePay or Campus Cashier payment and your return internal mail address to the Gardens Point Wellness Centre, Level 1 X Block, and receive your pedometer through internal mail.

Swiss Balls

Exercises utilising Swiss balls develop and improve the body's stabilisation process. They are ideal for postural work, exercise rehabilitation, stability and balance work and back care. They can be used with resistance bands and other forms of resistance equipment.

Fitballs are in stock and provide a usefull tool that can be used at home for postural awareness, core strength training, and fitness. The balls have are anti burst resistant to a load of 500 kg whereas the anti-burst rating of most Swiss balls is only 150 kg. Being anti-burst means that if punctured it will not explode but will deflate over about a 30 second period. This provides for a safer workout.

• Safety - anti-burst feature reduces injury risk associated with exploding balls
• Strong resistance to stretching and general wear & tear
• Resist deformation under load
• Suitable for sitting, rehabilitation, exercising, stretching and weight training
• Non-toxic.

IN stock are 55cm, 65cma nd 75cm balls. Costs range from $55 to $75 per ball. To purchase or for collection details of the fit Balls contact Wellness Matters on 82797 or E: wellnessmatters@qut.edu.au.

Thera-Bands

Thera-Band elastic resistance exercise tubing and bands are low cost, reliable and portable exercise tools that have been proven to increase strength, mobility and function. They are widely used in exercise rehabilitation centres by Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists. They are not only very useful for general wellness and fitness programs to improve strength and flexibility, but are also indicated for use in evidence-based exercise programs addressing resistance training for postural impairments, muscular strength imbalance, improving balance, flexibility and mobility. Visit http://www.thera-band.com for more information.

Cost of a Thera-Band is $8.00 for a 1.2m length.We also include a range of stretches to do with the theraband.

Send evidence of ePay or Campus Cashier payment and your return internal mail address to the Gardens Point Wellness Centre, Level 1 X Block, and receive your Thera-Band through internal mail.

National Wellness Institute Monthly Wellness News

Published monthly by the NWI these brief news items provide a chance to (re)visit a number and variety of Wellness issues. They may be helpful in informing or educating about an issue, changing attitudes towards and beliefs about an issue or supporting a behaviour change. While the publication is American, the health issues are mostly global, especially in the western world, and as such are also relevant to Australian society.

Wellness Inventory

The staff of the QUT Wellness Matters Program cannot always be immediately available when you need them. Therefore we recommend the Wellness Inventory as your alternate personal Wellness advisor, motivator, educator and coach. Your personal Wellness Inventory Program is as close as your keyboard and available 24/7/52.

Take that Break

The Wellness Matters program supports and promotes the importance of taking breaks to provide opportunities for improving mental health. Planning holidays, having a regular break away from the pressures of work during the weekend, and finding time for yourself through the week are simple strategies to help you manage stress and prevent depression. Anxiety and depression are one of the most commonly reported conditions found in the Australian workforce. Knowing how to identify stress and managing it is important for all employees. Wellness is striving to provide more seminars on mental health, stress, anxiety in 2008. Useful resources for you to access located below.

Reducing Stress

If you require more information to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression then try contacting beyond blue .

Wellness Matters Community Events Calendar

For information about what's happening in the community, please refer to the Wellness Matters Community Events Calendar. The Community Events Calendar lists dates for fun runs, fundraising days, triathlon & cycling events and other community events.

Archive

For previous issues of Wellness Matters newsletter, Wellness Tips and Wellness Challenges, visit the archive.

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