Team Award Finalists
Recognises and celebrates innovative initiatives and solutions development by a team to promote, enhance or protect the health, safety and wellness of our staff and students.
Performance Edge Virtual Reality Stress Management Program Team
Professor Rohan Walker, Dr Emma Kerr, Phoebe Sanders, Dr Murielle Kluge, Johanna Voeste, Helen Scobie, Scott Laing, Andrew Steele
The Performance Edge Virtual Reality Stress Management Program, developed by the University's Centre for Advanced Training Systems, offers digital mental health training for individuals and groups. Led by qualified clinicians, participants practice evidence-based stress management techniques in a digital 'real world' environment. This innovative program helps staff and students develop essential skills for managing stress in their work or study settings, enhancing wellbeing and psychological safety while mitigating psychosocial risks.
Supporting Well-being for Criminology Students: A Collaboration Between Criminology Academics and the University Counselling Team
Dr Alice Neikirk, Dr Emma Kerr, Dr Ray Nickson, Associate Professor Xanthe Mallett, Alex Larsen, Andrew Steele
The team, consisting of experts from Criminology and Counselling, designed and implemented a whole-of-program approach to promote student health and wellbeing of criminology students. This initiative was in response to students' experiences of vicarious trauma during career-ready placements. This collaborative approach promises to support student wellbeing beyond the classroom and throughout their careers.
University Health Service Team Health – FIT Test Program
Jodie Griffin, Alison Cole, Leah Coghlan , Lesley Bramston, Robin Brown, Keshni Lal, Michelle Lindus, Lisa Budden, James Brew, Aron Edwards, Vanessa Blackwell, Roanne Morris, Kerry Butler
University Health Service Team is nominated for exceptional work implementing a comprehensive mask fit testing program and a student placement vaccination program providing a one-stop-shop for students. By ensuring compliance with health regulations and offering proactive support for students in health placements, the team has created a safer learning and working environment. Their dedication to continuous improvement, accessible, affordable services, and flexible support has fostered a culture of health and safety across the University community.
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.