Safe at work - University of Wollongong

The Wellbeing Health and Safety Unit provides advice and support to University of Wollongong workers, students, contractors and visitors to ensure that health and safety risks can be managed in accordance with the UOW WHS Management System.

Keep an eye on our WHS What's On links at the bottom of this page for monthly events, webinars and activities.

SafetyNet upgrade: new version has launched!

SafetyNet has successfully completed it's upgrade is now ready to use!

Please bear with us as we iron out any issues. We are currently working with our vendor to correct issues with access to RA's and SWP's as well as working through workflow steps for approvals and notifications.

WHS quick links

EMERGENCY & FIRST AID

GUIDELINES, FORMS & SIGNS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

WORKING FROM HOME

AUST. STANDARDS - SAI GLOBAL

WORKERS COMPENSATION

CONSULTATION

SMOKE/VAPE FREE

SESSION COMMENCEMENT ROLES

DOCUMENT REVIEW

WHS NEWSLETTER

WHS events and what's on

Throughout the year we will be promoting various events and activities in and around our campuses to promote wellbeing, and a healthy and safe workplace. If you have an event or activity that you wish to include on our WHS events and what's on page, please contact us via whs-admin@uow.edu.au

TELUS Health - Achieving Peak Wellbeing Webinar, Thursday 15th January 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (AEST)
Mindarma - Psychological Safety Webinar - Wednesday 4th February 12:00 PM (AEDT)

Start 2026 with clarity and purpose. This 30-minute webinar offers a fresh opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset for the year ahead. Participants will explore practical ways to balance work, family, finances, physical and psychological health, and social life, while setting meaningful goals for a healthier, more fulfilling year. Leave inspired and equipped with a clear action plan for lasting balance and wellbeing.

Limited seats available.

Learn what leading organisations are doing to promote mental health, foster a positive work environment and create a culture of care. Discover practical actions you can take to enhance the psychosocial safety climate within your organisation. (Manager Essential Series)

Topic:
Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEDT

Expert Speaker

Dr Rachael Potter
Senior Research Fellow, Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory (PSC-GO) Centre for Workplace Excellence, University of South Australia

With a strong background in policy advocacy, Rachael specialises in psychosocial factors and workplace safety.

Rachael is currently working on a five-year project undertaken at the Psychosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory (PSC-GO)—a world-first research platform for managing national and international research on workplace psychosocial safety.

In addition to contributing to high-level journals and media outlets, Rachael has conducted extensive research on various aspects of organisational psychology, including national and international public policy analysis, organisational interventions, and the impact of digital communication on work stress.

Moderator

Dr Sadhbh Joyce
Senior Psychologist (MAPS, AAPi), Co-Founder of Mindarma, Meditation Teacher, External Fellow, Black Dog Institute/UNSW Medicine & Health

Access is via Zoom or Livestream, whichever works best for you.

Not available at this time? Register, and we'll send you a link to the recording to catch up on at a more convenient time.

Need assistance?

42213931 whs-admin@uow.edu.au