Wellbeing

VP GO 

UNSW Wellbeing has partnered with Virgin Pulse to offer UNSW staff a new health and wellbeing platform - VP GO.

VP GO is a flexible wellbeing program that meets you where you're at. It's a digital health coach, a social connection to your colleagues and an activity challenge all in one. VP GO is designed to help you take small steps towards improving your health through friendly competition and personalised tracking of your health habits and goals.

Why is tracking my steps, sleep and habits important?

Tracking your activity, sleep and eating habits can help you see the big picture and set realistic goals for improving your health. When you track small lifestyle changes every day, these steps become habits. Then your habits lead to better health.

What can I do every day on VP GO?

A lot! Open the app to read your daily cards, see quick personalised wellbeing tips, build habits and try mini challenges with friends and colleagues. If you want to sleep better, eat healthier, lower your stress or be more mindful...the choice is yours. You can focus on what matters to you, with 37 topic areas to choose from including physical health, mental health, financial wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and more.

What is Destination GO?

Destination GO is part of the VP GO program. It is a 9-week team-based activity challenge featuring a virtual journey around the world. Join your UNSW colleagues in teams of 2 - 7 people to take on other UNSW teams and climb the leaderboard as you unlock exotic new locations.

The choice of activity is up to you - you can walk, run, swim, do yoga, dance...it all gets converted to steps to help your team on their journey around the world and help you on your journey to better health.

When does it start?

Destination GO started on Wednesday 25 May and runs for 9 weeks, until Wednesday 27 July 2022.

Who is eligible to join?

All UNSW staff members are eligible to join VP GO and the Destination GO challenge. The cost of the program will be funded by UNSW Wellbeing, but numbers are limited so get in quick! If we reach our numbers cap, you can go onto the waitlist for a place.

How do I join?

To register for the program, click here: www.join.virginpulse.com/unsw0522 

Did you miss the Info Session?

No problem! If you missed the Info session for all staff on Tuesday 3 May, you can watch the recording here.

Area Champions

Each faculty and division has a local Area Champion for VP GO. They are your local go-to person for more info about the program and will help keep you motivated on your journey!

If your area does not have a Champion yet, or you have further questions, please contact Liza Poppert.