Keeping safe

Medical emergencies

  • Dial 000 for an ambulance.
  • Contact Security Services so they can assist in directing the ambulance to the injured person:  +61 2 4921 5888.

For First Aid and other medical assistance:

  • Contact Security Services at +61 2 4921 5888.
  • Additional services are available at:
  • Callaghan: Medical Centre located on Level 1 of the Student Services Centre building can be contacted by phone +61 2 4921 600.
  • Ourimbah: A qualified nurse is available three days a week and can be contacted through Security Services.Contractors working at the University of Newcastle

Evacuation and security

In the event of an emergency:

  • Immediately stop all work activities. If machinery or equipment is running, safely shut it down.
  • Alert Security Services on +61 2 4921 5888 of the nature of the emergency.
  • If advised, activate the nearest fire break glass to notify others on the site.
  • If instructed or the situation demands, evacuate the area using the nearest and safest evacuation route. Do not use lifts.
  • Proceed to the designated emergency assembly area.
  • Under no circumstances should you re-enter the building or the affected area until given the all-clear by Security Services or Emergency Wardens.

Smoking on campus

Smoking at UON is strictly limited to designated smoking pods at Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses. For more information, please see Smoking on Campus.