5 Ways to Wellbeing
The Five Ways were created as a result of the New Economics foundations (NEF) Foresight Project on Mental Capital and Wellbeing research report.
NEF conducted a review of the most up-to-date evidence and found that building five actions into day-to-day lives is important for the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and organisations.
The fives actions are:
- Connect, me whakawhanaunga
- Give, tukua
- Take Notice, me aro tonu
- Keep Learning, me ako tonu
- Be active, me kori tonu
It sounds too simple – right? But therein lies the beauty of it. You can introduce any of these evidence based actions into your life, anytime, and you will begin to feel the benefits.
Whakatōkia ngā rautaki māmā nei ki tō kia rongo ai koe o ngā painga.
Read the Five Ways to Wellbeing at Work toolkit, to get some ideas on how to begin, start small, work at it - and good luck
Menopause and Endometriosis Toolkit
Menopause is a natural process that affects a significant number of our people.
The following information has been gathered from reputable sources for our staff, to gain an understanding of the challenges of this stage in life.
You will find information and resources that will help; if you are facing this stage yourself or supporting someone at work or home who is.
Sleep well
The Sleep Health Foundation (SHF) is a community-facing not for profit (NFP) health promotion charity that aims to raise community awareness about the value of sleep, how to improve it and address common sleep disorders. Our work seeks to enhance Australian’s everyday lives, to improve the nation’s health, safety and productivity The Foundation receives no government resources and relies on the untied funding and support of corporate partners, members and donations from the general public.
Established in 2009 the organisation was founded from within the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA), the nation’s peak scientific body representing clinicians, scientists, and researchers in the broad area of sleep, with its active support. It has always operated independently of the ASA with its own board, own constitution, separate funding sources yet collaborates often and closely with the ASA.
Every person, on every corner, of every street, sleeps and needs to sleep well for optimal health. The Sleep Health Foundation hopes to contribute to a happier, healthier, and more productive society by driving the sleep health message and connecting all of the key stakeholders in the sleep 'eco-system' ranging from government, industry, academia, consumers and clinicians. Aiming to get better sleep should be a priority for all Australians.
I invite you to visit this website and investigate the variety of resources for those who have issues with sleeping.
We know that good sleep is one of the most fundamental needs for humans, for humans who work and to uphold wellbeing.
I would love to know if you find these resources helpful.
Email Health and Wellbeing Partner
Some more about Sleep/Moe
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Sleep seems to be something we all struggle to get enough of at different times of our lives. There have been many books written on the subject. For a summary of helpful tips from Te Pou:
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Tapuae Gym
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All Dunedin based staff can improve their fitness, flexibility, and strength by joining our gym — free of charge.
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Myopia in Children - a growing concern
With decreasing outdoor time and increasing device use in young kids, the risk for developing Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is increasing drastically. Germaine Joblin is a qualified optometrist and teaching fellow, who travels across the country in the vision bus testing kids' eyes and seeing the trend first hand.
Listen to her podcast with Toni Street which explains this condition further and discusses how to slow the impact.
Mindful eating doesn't need to be hard.
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Join Nicole Dynan, TELUS Health's Head Dietitian, and learn about mindful eating. Understand why calories are not the whole story, how to get back in touch with the hunger cues sent from your body and discover your triggers for mindless eating. In this webinar, you'll gain valuable insights into your eating style and develop strategies to manage those urges and cravings with ease. |
Flu vaccinations
The Flu Immunisation Programme has started for 2024. Here are some key messages related to eligibility, how the vaccination relates to COVID-19 and other health related issues.
Available to all staff annually, usually in April – free of charge.
Contact HealthandSafetyTeam@op.ac.nz
How should I set up my home office?
Whether working from home temporarily, permanently or from time to time it is important you use these simple tips to ensure your comfort.
How can we breathe better? - Tania Clifton-Smith, Physiotherapist
To listen to Tania Clifton-Smith discuss common health concerns such as sleep apnea and allergies and how they relate to breathing on Newstalk ZB - The Weekend Collective.
The Good Mood Diet
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Find out about the link between gut health and mental wellbeing.
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Nutrition and Mental Health
Learn more about the links between food and mental wellbeing via this free online course from the University of Canterbury.
Summer Salad Recipe
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Crisp and creamy, this seasonal salad recipe makes a delicious lunch or side dish. Find the recipe here. For other great recipes from Nutrition Foundation NZ: |
Leave
OP offers a range of leave options to help you take care of yourself and your whānau.
Taking your annual leave is an obvious choice to help you refresh and recharge but there are a number of leave options to be discovered here
Find out more about specific Otago Polytechnic leave opportunities by following these links:
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Supporting you following illness or injury
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We hope you don’t get sick or hurt, but if you do, there are several ways we can support you to come back to work safely. Support for standing desks- if you have a medical requirement for a standing desk, you can create a service case to Campus Services or Health and Safety Team for assistance. Create a service case |
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Bend and stretch!
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Visit the Stretch Library with Ash to be guided through stretches that are ideal for helping you to stay comfortable at work. Stretch now! |
Vision care, beauty therapy and health insurance
Eye tests
Our Vision Care Policy provides a subsidy for eye tests, safety glasses and prescription lenses for computer use.
Polybikes
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it ... around campus and into town!
Borrow one of our Poly bikes. Just call in at Customer Service.
Discounted Beauty Therapy treatments
Support our learners and receive a reviving treatment at a great price.
Contact: BeautyTherapy@op.ac.nz.
Discounted Hairdressing
Support our learners and treat your locks for a great price.
Contact: Hairdressing@op.ac.nz
Health Insurance
Find out about an option to protect yourself and your immediate family against the high cost of unexpected medical expenses with Subsidised Health insurance.
If you would like to have the chance to influence how OP supports health and wellbeing, join our
Health and Safety Committee
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