Creating a safe and respectful community
Information and resources for staff and students.
At the University
Support for students:
- Campus Care
You can find support and report concerning online behaviour and/or online sexual harassment to the Campus Care team. - Talk to a Wellbeing Advisor or Counsellor
Our Wellbeing Advisors will meet with you to come up with a plan for support. If you want more than one session, you may be referred to one of our Counsellors. The team can provide supporting documentation of Adverse Circumstances. - After-Hours Support Line
If you need support outside of regular business hours, talk to our qualified crisis support specialists who can listen to you, help you through a difficult time or connect you with support services.
Support for staff:
- Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential, short-term, solution focused counselling service free for all for University employees. - Staff Care
You can contact Staff Care via the email linked above, or phone on +61 2 4912 8232. Staff Care brings together representatives from Human Resources Operations, Workplace Relations, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. The team can provide referrals, advice, guidance and support. - HR grievance submission
If you have concerns about the conduct of another staff member, you can lodge a workplace grievance with the Workplace Relations team.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.