Training and resources
Equity and Diversity training and resources help to inform staff of their equal opportunity rights and responsibilities and the promotion of inclusive practices.
Training
- GIPA, Privacy and Complaints
Understanding your obligations as a UON staff member around the associated government acts and legislation, privacy and information policies, and complaints reporting. Register through Discover.
- Respectful and Collaborative Workplace
See how UON values and celebrates diversity and provide a safe and respectful environment for our staff and students. Register through Discover
- Conflict Resolution for Managers
This interactive guide is aimed at supervisors, managers and leaders who manage staff across the University. Register through Discover
- EO Online
We are proud of our diverse and skilled workforce and believe our workplace culture of fair workplace practices and behaviours is one of the things which make UON one of the best places on earth to work.
All staff are required to complete EO Online as part of the induction process or as part of their annual Performance Review and Development. Complete the training.
Resources
Ethics and social justice policies
- Promoting a Respectful and Collaborative University: Diversity and Inclusiveness Policy
- Resolving Workplace Concerns and Conflict Procedure
- Protocols for Respecting and Acknowledging Country Policy
- Code of Ethical Academic Conduct Policy
- Inclusive Language Policy
Mental health
Sometimes the pressures of life and work can get too much and you need advice, direction or just someone to speak to. Positive mental health allows you to lead a more enriched life and perform better at work. We offer the following to help with your mental health.
Sometimes the pressures of life and work can get too much and you need advice, direction or just someone to speak to. Positive mental health allows you to lead a more enriched life and perform better at work. We offer the following mental health support:
Employee assistance program
A professional and confidential counselling service is offered to UON staff for both personal and work related issues.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue offers a range of resources for positive mental health in the workplace for employees including how to take care of yourself staying or returning to work and working with a mental health condition. In addition, there are also resources for supervisors covering tips on supporting team members, how to have conversations, information on different mental health conditions as well as tips on how to look after yourself.
The workplace mental health awareness module will help you learn about how to identify depression and how to get help.
Eldercare information kit
Staff can access an eldercare information kit to help with the pressures of looking after elderly members of the family. This kit includes information about care services, health, money and dealing with grief and loss.
Mental Health Online Training for Mangers
Contact the Health & Safety Team at Usafe@newcastle.edu.au.
Non-work related illnesses and injuries
Support for workers for non work related illness and injuries.
Support in the workplace
There are a number of ways the University can support good mental health.
UON Online Counselling Access
LifeSpan Newcastle
Suicide prevention education and training
Annual University Mental Health Day
The University Mental Health Day is an annual event.
Additional Resources
Managers Guide to Mental Wellness in the Workplace, a Bupa resource (PDF, 3.71MB)
Stress and your health at work, a Bupa resource (PDF, 117KB)
Exercise and mental health, a Bupa resource (PDF, 124KB)
Work life balance, Live well, work well, a Bupa resource (PDF, 118KB)
How to ask staff RUOK? A practical guide for the workplace (PDF, 626KB)
Being open with mental health issues - Bupa resource
How to support a colleague with anxiety - Bupa resource
Coping with Change (PDF, 88KB)
Pets on Campus - A Guide (PDF, 127KB) - under review
Workplace gender equity
We support all of our staff to thrive in their careers and we are proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Ally network
A network of UON students and staff who have an understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people and the issues they frequently face.