Wellbeing opportunities in August at Unitec-Te Pūkenga

07/08/2023

With so much going on around us, it’s important to focus on our health and wellbeing. Below we share some activities to add to your calendar, including opportunities for connection, keeping active and looking after your mental health.

Winter Fitness classes 

Starting next week, we are kicking off Tuesday morning yoga sessions at our beautiful Te Noho Kotahitanga marae, and Monday after work Badminton sessions in New Lynn. You can register and learn more on Te Aka>>

The Exercise Lab – new members welcome

Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 6.30am – 7pm.The gym is well equipped and has four zones – circuit machines, cardio, weights as well as the fitness gear. The cost is $4 per week, pre-paid for a semester ($84 for Semester 2, including mid-semester break and weeks in December before shut down).

To register, please complete this form. The form will take you through the necessary induction steps and includes the payment instructions.

Transitioning from Chaos to Calm webinar 

Tuesday 15 August, 3.00 – 3:30pm

Many roles involve multi-tasking. Usually, we do not spend a conscious moment moving from task to task, but by the end of the day, we ask ourselves where the day went and how we managed to get through. This session is designed to provide you with approaches to transition from a state of chaos to feeling calmer throughout a workday by weaving conscious transitions between tasks and activities at work. Register here>>

Rainbow bake competition and sale

Wednesday 16 August, 10am – 12pm, Queer space in Te Puna (next to the sushi store)

Whether you are a secret master chef or just can’t resist the smell of freshly baked goods, this one is for you! There is a $5 entry fee for staff to enter the competition. And for the rest of us, on the day, you can name your own price and eat the baked goodies. All of the raised funds will be used by ALLY network at Unitec-Te Pūkenga (a self-funded club) for their events and workshops. To register for the competition and find out more email ally@unitec.ac.nz

Social Club drinks and nibbles

Wednesday 23 August, 4.30pm – 7.30pm, Nomad’s Point Chevalier

Our monthly get together, time for us to catch up and share a laugh. Everyone is welcome, including non-members. Please RSVP by email to unitecsocialclub@unitec.ac.nz

August – the Altruistic month

Across our notice boards, staff rooms and kitchens, you might see a print-out of ‘Actions for Happiness’ calendar. This month’s action is altruism and you are warmly invited to join the global movement of people taking action to create a kinder and happier world together. Carrying out acts of kindness, whether small or large, also increase our own general sense of wellbeing.

Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa: In-person, two-day programme in September – Register now

This training is facilitated by expert Te Pūkenga kaimahi to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to approach or respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge, or mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis is resolved. You’ll find more information on facilitators, sessions times and the registration link here: Hotaka Hauora | Wellbeing Programmes (sharepoint.com)

Internal resilience boosting offerings

·         The exercises listed here are inspired by experience gained through attending numerous wellbeing and resilience workshops. Most can be incorporated into your regular team meetings. But the list is by no means exhaustive. Please get in touch if something like this is needed for your team and we will customise activities/a  workshop.

·         Once you sign up to this Te Pūkenga platform, you will have access to learning modules and articles written by psychologists. For example, this challenge helps you clarify your values, so that you can use them as compass when navigating change. And here are the articles with useful info on resilience and managing stress.

External support – advisory and counselling

Sometimes it helps to talk things through with people who are professionals and outside our family and social circles. There are two independent services that can help you with counseling, personal and legal advice, and finance management, not just your career and work-related issues. For more information, please visit these links:

·         EAP>>

·         Vitae>>

Ngā mihi

Wellbeing and Safety team: Maja, Maree, Diane and Bruce