Wellbeing
We are a healthy university. We create an environment that promotes healthy learning, working and living environments. Well to work and injury management and Wellbeing initiatives.
Working here
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
We have a responsibility to create and maintain campuses where our staff and students are safe, valued and empowered. Everyone has a responsibility to act in a safe way and ensure the safety of themselves and others in the workplace, both physically and psychologically. In adopting a beyond-zero approach to safety management we will be an exemplar in our safety standards, prevention of harm and promotion of wellbeing
The Wellbeing, Health and Safety Charter 2020-2025 affirms our commitment and vision for a safe and supported workplace and the Wellbeing, Health and Safety Strategy 2020-2025 is a key strategic priority of our Inspiring People Strategy. Our journey will be focused around five key priority areas that support an environment where people are safe, healthy and well.
Further information and resources can be found at the Health, Safety and Wellbeing site and checkout the latest wellbeing initiatives, resources and information on the Wellbeing SharePoint site and webpage. If you have feedback on any health and safety related documentation or online information, please complete this MS Form.
Safety alerts
From time to time the University may issue a safety alert as a reminder or as advised by relevant authorities. These are important and any advice should be enacted immediately.
- Biological Waste Disposal
- General Waste Disposal in Certified Facility
- September 2023 - Snakes on campus
- Gas monitoring sensors: Life Sciences Building
- Gas monitoring sensors
- Safe use of hand sanitiser
- Safe use of sit/stand, height adjustable desk
- Lithium Battery
Reporting an incident or hazard - Information for Students:
It is important to report all injuries, illnesses, hazards and near misses as soon as reasonably possible. If you notice a hazard or are involved in an incident you can log a report in AIMS. Alternatively, contact the Health and Safety Team directly at healthandsafety@newcastle.edu.au or call 4033 9999 (option #5).
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.