THINK Benefits

At THINK we offer a range of benefits to make your working life a more rewarding and flexible experience. We are currently working towards bringing more exciting benefits to you. If there is something that you wish to see on the THINK Benefits list, contact Anita Velican, Remuneration and Benefits Manager on avelican@think.edu.au. For details on how to access benefits, go to our Staff Portal / General Information / Employee benefits. Current THINK benefits on offer are: MAXXIA Salary Packaging Salary Packaging (or salary sacrifice) is an arrangement between you and THINK which allows you to sacrifice part of your cash salary in return for the benefit of equal value. By sacrificing part of your taxable salary, you reduce the amount of income tax payable thus increasing your take-home pay. You can salary package Novated Leases (permanent employees only), Newspapers/Periodicals, Professional Memberships, Briefcases, Laptops and iPads to name the few. Parental Leave Salary Sacrifice Parental Leave Salary Sacrifice allows you to deduct up to 20% of your gross salary before it is taxed reducing taxable income. To be eligible to commence Parental Leave Salary Sacrifice you must have completed a minimum of six (6) months service with THINK. BUPA Health Insurance Through the THINK Health Plan, you have access to competitive premiums, a range of deals and discounts and much more. DCN Dental Care Network Dental Care Network has hand-picked dentists across Australia and in New Zealand to provide quality dental services in both city and rural locations with a continually growing network. As a partner with THINK, you and your family can enjoy 10% off dental treatments. Fitness First Achieve your health and fitness goals by enjoying 10% off flexible or lifestyle memberships when joining Fitness First. Qantas Club Membership Relax and unwind or keep working without interruption with the privileges of The Qantas Club including access to over 130 Qantas, partner airline and associated lounges worldwide, complimentary use of business facilities and services, a selection of beverages and light snacks, the latest newspapers, business and fashion magazines, local television programs, hot showers and a lot more. You can access all this at the corporate membership rate by simply quoting THINK Corporate Scheme Number 1906927528.

THINK Service Award THINK recognises and rewards the dedication and accomplishments of long-serving employees. THINK acknowledges staff who have reached milestones in their employment with THINK Service Awards. Employees are recognised and rewarded for their continuous commitment of service at five (5), ten (10), fifteen (15), twenty (20), twenty-five (25) years and any further 5 year increments. THINK Service Awards came into effect as of 01 January 2014. THINK Service Awards will be announced on a six-monthly basis, with our first round of entitled employees to be announced in June 2014. THINK Service Award recognitions milestones are:
Years of Service 5 years

Award
One (1) day of Service Recognition Leave, to be used within current anniversary year $100 Red Balloon voucher Certificate of acknowledgment Two (2) days of Service Recognition Leave, to be used within current anniversary year $150 Red Balloon voucher Certificate of acknowledgment Three (3) days of Service Recognition Leave, to be used within current anniversary year $200 Red Balloon voucher Certificate of acknowledgment Four (4) days of Service Recognition Leave, to be used within current anniversary year $250 Red Balloon voucher Certificate of acknowledgment Five (5) days of Service Recognition Leave, to be used within current anniversary year $295 Red Balloon voucher Certificate of acknowledgment Ten (10) days of Service Recognition Leave, to be used within current anniversary year Certificate of acknowledgment

10 years

15 years

20 years 25 years

Any further 5 year increments

Flu Vaccinations Winters here and its time to think about getting a flu shot. What is flu? Influenza, or commonly known as the flu, is caused by a virus and mainly spreads from person to person through the air by coughing, sneezing or talking, and by touching a contaminated surface, object or persons hands. The flu virus infects the respiratory system including the nose, the throat and sometimes the lungs. It differs from a cold as symptoms such as fever, sore throat and muscle aches develop suddenly and last about a week. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can cause complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis which require hospitalisation. THINK offers an annual free flu vaccination, and to avoid flu symptoms this year simply book your appointment at your workplace with registered medical personnel by following the booking instructions below.

To book your appointment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select a link from the table below that relates to your workplace location (excluding Gold Coast) Select First Time User Enter your name, user name (i.e first surname) and your email address to register (you will receive your password confirmation in an email) Select Next to arrive on the appointment grid to make your appointment Select time (please note you can only select time that is available, box for available time will appear white and you will be able to type in) Select Submit
Flu Vaccination Date Appointment Booking Times

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Online Registration Link

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NSW HEADOFFICE 3/80 Pacific Highway North Sydney 171 Pacific Highway North Sydney 235 Pyrmont Street Pyrmont Level 4, 1-5 Hickson Road The Rocks Unit 2, 10 Costin Street Fortitude Valley Level 2, Suite 202, 9 Bay Street Southport 595 Little Collins Street Melbourne 25 Victoria Street Fitzroy 8/05/2014 8.30am - 4.00pm https://app2.timetrade.com/tc/login.do?url=thinkeighty.kineticonline McCubbin, Level 7 Room 1 Level 9, Northpoint TBC TBC

NORTHPOINT PYRMONT THE ROCKS QLD BRISBANE

8/05/2014 8/05/2014 8/05/2014

8.30am - 4.00pm 8.30am - 2.00pm 8.30am - 12.30pm

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8/05/2014

8.30am - 12.30pm

https://app2.timetrade.com/tc/login.do?url=thinkbrisbane.kineticonline On line registration not available Please contact Anita on avelican@think.edu.au to book an appointment

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GOLD COAST VIC DESIGN FITZROY

6/05/2014

8.30am - 9.30am

Meeting Room

8/05/2014 8/05/2014

8.30am - 2.00pm 8.30am - 4.30pm

https://app2.timetrade.com/tc/login.do?url=thinkmelbourne.kineticonline https://app2.timetrade.com/tc/login.do?url=thinkfitzroy.kineticonline

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