Wellbeing is not a once off event – it requires consistent effort to be the best you can be. At Macquarie, Human Resources is committed to providing information and experiences for you to proactively manage your wellbeing. We all need to invest in our wellbeing at work and at home to ensure optimum results.

Following the second successful Wellbeing Week, and staff feedback, Human Resources will be offering an ongoing wellbeing program. The program will be based on quarterly themes, provide lunch and learn sessions and activities for staff.

Our first quarter for the program (Q4, 2017) will be on physical exercise and we are pleased to announce the following events:

Date	Time	Session/activity	Venue	Speakers/Instructors	Booking link
Exercise classes hosted by Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre. Prizes and free 7-day gym passes to give away. Water and snack bars provided
Wed 6 Dec	12pm – 12.55pm	High Intensity Workout. This high intensity interval training session will encourage you to push yourself by performing aerobic and anaerobic intervals, using different types of equipment and space.	Lakeside lawn*	Chris McKibbins, fitness instructor	Book here
	1.05pm – 1.50pm	Body Balance. A fusion of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates style workout set to music. Build flexibility and strength though controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.	Lakeside lawn*	Anna Biddiscombe, fitness instructor	Book here
Lunch and learn session hosted by MQ Health (lunch provided)
Thurs 7 Dec	12pm – 1pm	New Year. New You. Get ahead by getting started. Come and join us for this lunch and learn session where you can learn some tips from our MQ Health experts, on how to achieve your fitness goals in 2018 and commit to making an early start to your New Year resolutions.	Building C7A, Room A, level 3 functions Rooms, 18 Wally’s Walk (MUSE Building)	Dr. Luke Morphett, General Practitioner and Alexander Bloomfield, Physiotherapist	Book here

* In case of rain or extreme heat back up location will be at Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre. All staff registered for these events will be notified via email if venue changes.

Be a better you at MQ and start your New Year’s resolutions early!

Make every day count, don’t delay and start exercising today!

For more information and for our quarterly themes for 2018 – check out our website.