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If this is being healthy, bring it on!

Staff enjoyed the good life at UWA's first Wellbeing Expo in the Undercroft last month. They were treated to a showcase of the services available on campus to assist employees to manage their wellbeing - including shoulder and back massages, fruit smoothies and a table groaning with healthy snack food.

Sarina Radici, UWA's Health and Wellbeing officer, said she was pleased with the turn-out and she hoped that staff had learned something new about building healthy habits at UWA.

About half of the 16 stalls were run by UWA staff or associates promoting services including the Health and Rehabilitation Clinic in Sport Science; ergonomic assessments by our resident experts in Safety and Health; confidential counselling services; UWA Sports; and a local on-campus chapter of Weight Watchers.

Other stalls included private health insurance companies, nutritionists and the Scott Kirkbride Melanoma Research Centre.

Staff also learned about classes offered by UniSwim, help available from Equity and Diversity and the services of the Men's Advisory Network.

"Wellbeing is has many elements to it, and there are so many offerings that staff can take advantage of here on campus. The Expo was a great way to showcase UWA's services, as well as those in the wider community."

Staff who wishes to know more about wellbeing services should visit www.safety.uwa.edu.au/wellbeing