UNE Healthy Campus
Welcome to UNE Healthy Campus – Your Path to Wellness!
Events | Wellbeing @UNE | Get active anywhere
UNE Life are proud to facilitate the UNE Healthy Campus Program for UNE. An internationally accredited wellbeing campaign dedicated to enhancing the lives of our UNE community members. Our mission is simple yet impactful: to foster mental, physical, and social health at UNE.
What can you expect from UNE Healthy Campus? We’re gearing up to host a series of exciting events and activations designed to help you prioritise positive outcomes, leading to a better work-life balance. No matter which UNE campus you call home, we’re committed to creating and launching events that actively involve you and your teams. Stay tuned for updates by following #watchthisspace.
Our goal is to raise awareness of the critical pillars of wellbeing: physical, social, and mental health. We firmly believe that a healthy campus is more than just academic excellence – it’s about nurturing a healthy body and mind.
We invite you to step away from your desk, connect with colleagues and friends through engaging activities or nutritious gatherings, and focus on your overall wellbeing.
This initiative is made possible through a collaboration between esteemed organisations including FISU, UNE, UNE Life, Manna Institute, and SportUNE. Together, we are dedicated to promoting the holistic health of our staff and students.
Join us on this journey to a healthier, happier you. Discover more about UNE Healthy Campus and our partners by visiting www.fisu.net/healthy-campus.
Healthy Campus Events
All year
November 6th – December 11th.
Inter-Departmental Sport is a fun, social 6-week competition exclusively for UNE and UNE Life staff, held during lunchtimes on Wednesdays. It’s completely free to enter and offers a great way to get active, meet colleagues, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Date: Wednesdays | SportUNE
Time: Lunch time – register to get updates
Who: All UNE & UNE Life staff
UNE Social Running Group | Armidale
Join the UNE Social Running Group for their weekly running session on Thursdays. UNE staff, students and the wider community are invited to join in to connect with colleagues and friends, and focus on their overall wellbeing
Date: Thursdays | SportUNE
Time: 12.30 PM
Who: Everyone!
Make sure to wear shoes and clothing suitable to run in and bring a water bottle for hydration.
Complete an EOI here | Join our Strava Group here
Low Intensity Group Fitness | Armidale
Time: 12.00 -12.45pm
Location: The Bistro*
What to bring: A water bottle and comfortable clothes. Exercise mats and equipment provided.
*Please note: If an event is taking place in The Bistro, this activation will occur in the Lazenby Annex.
October, 2024
19 for 19 Challenge | Armidale
Join us for the 19 for 19 Challenge on Sunday, 20th October 2024, and help bring ‘Anya’s Wish’ to life! This annual walk supports vital osteosarcoma research, developed through the incredible work of the Children’s Cancer Institute.
Choose between a 19km or 7.5km walk through the stunning New England gorge country, and be part of a community making a real difference. All proceeds go toward advancing osteosarcoma research for future generations.
DETAILS
Date: 20/10/2024
Time: 5:45am – Registration and T-Shirt Collection. 7:00am – 19km and 7.5km event starts.
Start Point: Armidale Visitors Centre
Transport: Buses will depart at 6:00am, 6:15am, 6:30am and last bus 6:45am.
November, 2024
UNE Healthy Campus Walk | Armidale
Join us for our monthly UNE Healthy Campus walk . UNE staff and students are invited to step away from your desk, connect with colleagues and friends, and focus on your overall wellbeing.
DETAILS
Date: 6/11/2024
Time: 12 PM
Start Point: Ingrid Moses Courtyard
Food: Attendees have the option of joining us for lunch with a $5 discount from Cafè Life.
SportUNE Golf Day | Armidale
Join us for SportUNE’s Annual Golf Day on Friday Nov 22nd, 2024, at the picturesque Armidale Golf Club! Gather your team of four & enjoy a tasty lunch followed by an 18-hole ambrose — all included in the entry fee!
DETAILS
When: Friday, November 22 – Lunch from 12pm, Tee off at 1pm
Venue: Armidale Golf Club
Team: $200 for a team of up to 4 including greens fees and lunch
Format: 4 person ambrose
The Armidale Golf Club venue is fully licensed, so you can enjoy a refreshing drink while you play (no BYO). Bring your own equipment or hire it at the club. There are also corporate sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please email sportune@une.edu.au to express interest.
December, 2024
UNE Healthy Campus Walk | Armidale
Join us for our monthly UNE Healthy Campus walk . UNE staff and students are invited to step away from your desk, connect with colleagues and friends, and focus on your overall wellbeing.
DETAILS
Date: 4/12/2024
Time: 12 PM
Start Point: Ingrid Moses Courtyard
Food: Attendees have the option of joining us for lunch with a $5 discount from Cafè Life.
October, 2024
Webinar | Foundational Mental Health Awareness
This program aims to increase participants’ awareness of mental health conditions and confidence to begin understanding how mental health plays a part in the workplace. Covering areas such as stress, anxiety and depression and their impact on work, this practical workshop debunks myths, overcomes stigma and focuses on the causes and outcomes of mental health at work.
When: October 24th, 2024
Time: 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Where: Online
Who: UNE Staff
November, 2024
Webinar | Men’s Health
Gender can present unique health issues across one’s lifetime. In this session we delve into the most pressing health matters for men in Australia, including: Life expectancy and modifiable risk factors, cardiovascular disease, smoking, the big three (hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes) and common cancers in men.
When: November 21st, 2024
Time: 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Where: Online
Who: UNE Staff
December, 2024
Webinar | Mindfulness
This webinar gives participants an introduction to the practice of mindfulness – how to implement its many benefits into our everyday working lives and to understand the incredible benefits of this practice.
When: December 5th, 2024
Time: 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM
Where: Online
Who: UNE Staff
All year
Social Committee Lunch | Sydney
We host a lunch regularly with varied dates, if you’re interested in joining us, please express your interest by emailing and we will keep you in the loop with the next lunch.
Email: sydneysocial@une.edu.au
October
Campus coffee and walk
Join us for our Monthly UNE Healthy Campus Coffee and Walk around Parramatta River, UNE staff and students are invited to step away from your desk, connect with colleagues and friends, and focus on your overall wellbeing.
When: 10 October
Time: 10:00am
Where: Meeting at Homage (Shop 1/71 – 73 George St)
Who: UNE Staff & Students
November
Campus coffee and walk
Join us for our Monthly UNE Healthy Campus Coffee and Walk around Parramatta River, UNE staff and students are invited to step away from your desk, connect with colleagues and friends, and focus on your overall wellbeing.
When: 5 November
Time: 10:00am
Where: Meeting at Homage (Shop 1/71 – 73 George St)
Who: UNE Staff & Students
December
Campus coffee and walk
Join us for our Monthly UNE Healthy Campus Coffee and Walk around Parramatta River, UNE staff and students are invited to step away from your desk, connect with colleagues and friends, and focus on your overall wellbeing.
When: 4 December
Time: 10:00am
Where: Meeting at Homage (Shop 1/71 – 73 George St)
Who: UNE Staff & Students
Join the 2024 Inter-Departmental Competition
Inter-Departmental Sport is a fun, social 6-week competition exclusively for UNE and UNE Life staff, held during lunchtimes on Wednesdays. It’s completely free to enter and offers a great way to get active, meet colleagues, and enjoy some friendly competition.
The 2024 competition kicks off on November 6th and wraps up on December 11th.
Over the years, we’ve played volleyball, futsal, touch football, and ultimate frisbee, but we’re open to suggestions! If there’s a sport you’d love to see, let us know.
This year’s event uses a cumulative scoring system, with the winning team earning the highly coveted Interdepartmental Trophy at the Annual UNE Sports Awards. The final round will feature a round-robin format, followed by a free BBQ lunch for all participants.
How you can get involved from anywhere
Join us for SportUNE's Annual Golf Day on Friday Nov 22nd!
SportUNE’s Annual Golf Day is taking place Friday Nov 22nd, 2024, at the picturesque Armidale Golf Club! Gather your team of four & enjoy a tasty lunch followed by an 18-hole ambrose — all included in the entry fee!
DETAILS
When: Friday, November 22 – Lunch from 12pm, Tee off at 1pm
Venue: Armidale Golf Club
Team: $200 for a team of up to 4 including greens fees and lunch
Format: 4 person ambrose
The Armidale Golf Club venue is fully licensed, so you can enjoy a refreshing drink while you play (no BYO). Bring your own equipment or hire it at the club. There are also corporate sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please email sportune@une.edu.au to express interest.
Get 50% off your SimpliMove Premium Subscription!
SimpliMove is a digital health app that empowers people to lead healthier lives, becoming stronger, overcoming everyday pain, and protect against injuries with trusted:
- Fitness, medical exercise and rehabilitation programs.
- Online physiotherapy and exercise physiology consultations (Connect to a Clinician)
- Evidence – based health education
All programs are tailored to a user’s ability, pain, medical conditions, their goals, and interests. There is a free and premium paid version of the app.
The free version offers 3 exercise programs and access to all our health education.
The premium version (an in-app purchase) offers trusted advice and treatment with a consultation with a physiotherapist, access to all programs and health education.
The app is available for all UNE staff, students and the UNE community.
To download the app:
- SimpliMove on the App Store (apple.com) – for iPhone and iPad
- SimpliMove – Apps on Google Play – for android devices
- The website is SimpliMove | The Champion of Movement
1. FREE version:
- Search for ‘SimpliMove’ on the the Apple and Google Play Stores or click one of the above links
- Follow the prompts to register
- Get moving
2. Premium version with a 50% discount (RRP $149.99/annum):
- Search for ‘SimpliMove’ on the the Apple and Google Play Stores or click one of the above links
- Follow the prompts to register
- Go to the home dashboard, select MY PROFILE
- Scroll down and select MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS
- Select REDEEM NOW button
- Enter the promotional code MOVEBETTER and follow the prompts for the discount!
- Get moving
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24/7 Crisis Support
You can call these crisis lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency 000
- If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
- Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential. They will listen, provide information and advice and point you in the right direction to seek further support.
- Beyond Blue chat online – 3pm to midnight, 7 days a week
Lifeline – 131 114
- 24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
UNE Staff Support
Employee Assistance Program
24/7 Crisis Support
You can call these crisis lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency 000
- If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
- Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential. They will listen, provide information and advice and point you in the right direction to seek further support.
- Beyond Blue chat online – 3pm to midnight, 7 days a week
Lifeline – 131 114
- 24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
