Well@Work is part of the Workplace Health and Safety Unit (located within Human Resources) and is your UOW employee Health & Wellbeing Program. We are committed to providing a positive, healthy experience and offer a range of initiatives & resources for staff.
Well at work
2022 flu vaccination scheme
Annual influenza vaccine should occur anytime from April onwards to be protected for the peak flu season, which is generally June to September. The highest level of protection occurs in the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination.
This year there are two options for the 2022 flu vaccination scheme. To find out more information, please click here.
Don’t forget to look after YOU
It’s understandable in such uncertain times to feel anxious about the weeks and months ahead. UOW provides confidential counselling services designed to enhance the emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing of employees through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Lifeworks.
Mental Health support during COVID-19
Programs, events & resources
Healthy body
Healthy Body includes physical activity, general health information and nutrition.
Healthy mind
Healthy Mind targets mental health training, employee counselling resources, and immediate support and help line information.
Healthy@work
Healthy@Work looks at your workstation set up, and information on how to implement change to your posture, appropriate office stretching, and more ergonomic advice.
UOW smoke-free
The University of Wollongong announced the change to a smoke-free campus on the 31st May 2016. Can you feel the difference?
Events
Well@Work coordinates events for staff including flu shots and skin checks.
All events, activities, and key information will be included in Universe, Well@Work Facebook, Well@Work Twitter as well as the Well@Work E-Newsletter.