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 2025!

SafetyNet underwent an upgrade in late 2025. Please bear with us as we iron out any issues with this completely new system. 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. Currently email notifications are not activated as planned, so please regularly check your SafetyNet Dashboard to see if you have any outstanding action items.

You can find detailed User Guides at our SafetyNet Home Page.

You can find instructional videos at our WHS Intranet Page.

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

Mindarma - Disrupting Distraction Webinar - Wednesday 11 March 2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM (AEDT)
Mindarma - A Little Spot of Calm - 5-day Mindfulness mini-series, Monday 16 March - Friday 20 March 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM (AEDT)
UniSuper - Financial Wellbeing Webcasrs
TELUS Health - Perimenopause and Menopause at Work Webinar, Thursday 19th March 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (AEDT)

As cognitive demands rapidly increase, our brains are struggling to keep up. Discover why technology is driving us to distraction and learn why mindfulness can play a crucial role in helping restore attention, vitality and wellbeing.

Topic: Disrupting Distraction
Date: Wednesday11 March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEDT

Presented by

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

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.

Ready to close all those open tabs and take time out for just one thing? Join Mindarma Principal Psychologist and meditation teacher Dr Sadhbh Joyce for A Little Spot of Calm. Explore simple guided exercises and discover the impact a daily mindfulness practise can have on your focus, energy and mood.

Topic: A Little Spot of Calm - 5-day Mindfulness mini series
Date: Wednesday 16 March - Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:15PM AEDT

Presented by

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

Stay informed and build your confidence in all things superannuation, retirement planning, and financial wellbeing with UniSuper's series of upcoming financial educational webcasts. Delivered by experienced UniSuper Advice staff from across Australia, these live sessions are designed to help you better understand your options and make informed decisions about your financial future.

Each webcast includes live closed captions, making them accessible and easy to follow.

Whether you're looking to prepare for retirement, explore investment choices, or simply improve your financial literacy, there’s a session to support every stage of your journey.

Led by accredited health professionals,this session explores how understanding and supporting the transition from perimenopause to menopause can strengthen a mentally healthy workplace.As this life stage affects many in the workforce, participants will learn how awareness, open conversation, and reduced stigma can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Date: Thursday 19 March
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Register now here!

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