Seminars
Healthy Food Choices
Wednesday 2 October, 12pm - 1pm, Central Lecture Block (CLB) 5
Making good nutritional choices isn't as simple as it should be. Many foods claim to have benefits but may not really be that great for you. In this session we look at:
- Healthy breakfast options
- Good nutritional snack options
- Beverages and healthy hydration options
- Making wise decisions when eating out
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Tuesday 8 October, 12pm - 1pm, Colombo Theatre C
Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn't mean spending extravagantly at the supermarket. In this session we look at how you can make smart decisions in your home and with your wallet to get the most nutritious results for you and your family.
Is Sugar Not So Sweet?
Monday 14 October, 12pm - 1pm, Colombo Theatre B
Sugar is often touted as one of the biggest enemies to a good, healthy diet. In this session we break down the granules to look at:
- What is sugar?
- The types of sugar we consume
- Other names that are used for sugar
- The risk of chronic disease and obesity
- Checking for sugar on nutritional panels
The Supermarket Sleuth
Thursday 24 October, 12pm - 1pm, Colombo Theatre A
Supermarkets are getting larger and more appealing with more choices. It can get overwhelming. This seminar updates you with smart ways to shop with your health in mind: how to read food labels, guide y ou on what to look for on packaging and assist you in making informed decisions, giving you great tips on how to save money and stick to your food budget.
Menu Planning
Wednesday 30 October, 12pm - 1pm, Colombo Theatre B
Menu planning is the core of a controlled diet and often the key to preventing unplanned high-calorie indulgences. In this session we cover:
- The current Australian dietary guidelines
- Portion control
- Designing the perfect plate
- How to plan your meals
- Technology to assist your journey
Protecting Wealth - Insurance and Estate Planning
Tuesday 15 October, 1pm - 2pm, Colombo Theatre B
Are your loved ones protected in case the unexpected happens to you? Have you planned ahead to protect those you care about when you're no longer here?
At the third UniSuper Financial Wellbeing seminar, you'll learn about using life insurance to protect your wealth, plus the important considerations when planning your estate.
Whether you're single, have a new family or are on the cusp of retirement, this seminar is relevant to all ages.
Bookings are essential. Visit unisuper.com.au/wellbeing-unsw
Resilience at Work
Wednesday 16 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm, Mathews Building, Room 312
This course will equip you with strategies that you can use to effectively respond to both workplace and personal situations.
The broad aims of this workshop include and are not limited to:
- Understanding what wellbeing, wellness and resilience at work means
- Help identifying stressors, stress and burnout in themselves and others
- Creating personal strategies, practical tools and commitment to build wellbeing and resilience
- Creating a support network
Please note this workshop is available for UNSW staff only.
The October session is completely booked out, but you can join the waitlist here or book for the November session here.