At Monash, we have a range of programs to support your health and wellbeing. Named world's healthiest workplace, Monash has a range of programs to support your health and wellbeing and are committed to create a positive workplace. Monash University Health and Wellbeing Strategic Action Plan Monash outlines the key pillars of wellbeing. We have developed this plan to outline our commitment vision and initiatives to safeguard and promote your health and wellbeing.
Monash outlines the key pillars of wellbeing. We have developed this plan to outline our commitment vision and initiatives to safeguard and promote your health and wellbeing.
Physical wellbeing
We strive to help you make physical activity a regular part of your day. We understand that physical activity can be one of the hardest things to include in our busy lives, so we make sure that staff have a variety of opportunities to get active during the day, in the style that best suits you.
Access to Monash Sport gym facilities, group fitness classes and swimming pool at Clayton, Caufield and Peninsula campuses
Join us at the Monash 10,000 Steps Challenge and Monash Walk & Fun Run
Staff Wellbeing Activity Program (SWAP) providing subsidised Group Fitness Classes such as Yoga, Pilates and High Intensity Training
Learn to Swim and Water Safety Program, including the Water Women Program delivered byAUSTSWIM qualified instructors at the Life Saving Victoria, Platinum-Pool Accredited Doug Ellis Swimming Pool, Monash Sport Clayton
Semester-based Social Sport Competitions with your colleagues and friends
Court hire for Badminton, Squash, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Futsal, Tennis and Soccer
Access to the Arcade and Quiet Space at Monash Sport Clayton
Safe bike paths and bike arrival stations at all four main campuses
Beautiful campus grounds and safe walking routes
Active transport including a free shuttle bus between Clayton, Caulfield and Peninsula campuses
Mental wellbeing
Physical activity is important but supporting your mental health and wellbeing should be a priority too. At Monash, we believe it's important to encourage friends, colleagues and family to seek help when they need it. When you work at Monash, you'll have access to services including:
Free counselling services available on campus and telehealth
Many of us consume at least half of our daily meals and snacks at work, and workplaces are in a unique position to encourage and support staff to eat well and thrive. Here at Monash, we support employees to improve their eating habits by providing access to a wide range of healthy food, drinks and catering and a suite of workplace nutrition initiatives When you work at Monash, you’ll have access to:
