| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.44 |
| Liaison | William Van Ausdal |
| Submission Date | July 9, 2024 |
Flinders University
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Does the institution make physical health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:
Health Services
The University provides a confidential health service to all currently enrolled students at our fully equipped and accredited Medical Centre. All eligible consultations are bulk billed.
The health service provides emergency and routine medical care, as well as other services such as:
• First aid
• Health screens (pap smears, skin checks, cholesterol, STDs etc)
• Staff medicals
• Minor surgery
• Health education
• Vaccinations (both for health care work and travel)
• Referrals
• SA Pathology
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for students:
The university provides a free and confidential Counselling Service that is available to undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled at Flinders. Our experienced counsellors help students find solutions to challenges and issues impacting their mental health and wellbeing.
https://students.flinders.edu.au/support/hcd/counselling
Does the institution make sexual and reproductive health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s sexual/reproductive health services for students:
As per standard Australian health practices, sexual and reproductive health services are part of the regular services from our doctors in the Medical Centre. If any specialist service is required, students will receive a referral from their doctor to a specialist. Most relevant services are fully or partially covered by Medicare.
The Medical Centre has both male and female doctors. Students can choose with which doctor they make an appointment if they have a preference.
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for students:
Oasis is a student wellbeing centre focused on supporting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students so they can achieve academic and personal success. At the centre, students can:
•Use our facilities – lounge spaces to study and socialise (free tea and coffee!), quiet spaces, prayer rooms, a courtyard garden and a large bookable space for events and activities.
•Meet and connect with other students from around the world.
•Chat to our chaplains and student volunteers to connect you to a wide range of university and community resources.
•Participate in wellbeing-focused programs run by Oasis staff including meditation, conversation groups and more (see weekly timetable).
•Join us for our weekly Community Market every Thursday with free bread, fruit and vegetables and low-cost pantry items.
https://oasis.flinders.edu.au/
Students have access to prayer rooms at three locations on the Bedford Park campus, as well as at the Tonsley campus and (coming soon) at the City Campus. These prayer rooms are available for all faiths.
Does the institution have a campus safety committee that brings together students from vulnerable groups and management in the development and review of policies and procedures related to student safety and violence prevention?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student safety and violence prevention committee:
Respect. Now. Always. Advisory Group
The Respect. Now. Always. Advisory Group reports ot the Vice-President and Deputy ViceChancellor (Students). The purpose of the Respect. Now. Always. Advisory Group is to provide advice to the Vice
Chancellor in respect of matters that inform the University’s commitment to providing a safe and
respectful learning environment for all students, staff, and the wider University community. Of specific interest to the Advisory Group are the actions necessary to prevent, respond to and
support those affected by sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Advisory Group created and maintain the Respect. Now. Always. Action Plan.
Terms of Reference
1. Guide the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of action plans for the
Safety on Campus programs that aim to prevent, respond, and support those affected by
sexual harassment and sexual assault.
2. Ensure that, where appropriate, the University implements relevant advice and guidance
provided by Universities Australia.
3. Provide advice on the above matters to the Vice-Chancellor.
Membership
Director, Student Life (Chair)
Dean of Graduate Research
Dean (People & Resources), College of Medicine and Public Health
Dean (People & Resources), College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Dean (People & Resources), College of Education, Psychology & Social Work
Dean (People & Resources), College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dean (People & Resources), College of Science and Engineering
Dean (People & Resources), College of Business, Government and Law
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement
Associate Director, Organisational Development and Diversity, People and Culture
Associate Director, City Campus Services, Student Administration Services
Principal, Flinders Living
Director, Property, Facilities and Development
Director, Partnerships & Student Services
Director, Media, and Communications
Manager, Flinders University Students' Association (FUSA)
Student President, FUSA
Women's Officer, FUSA
Postgraduate Students' Officer, FUSA
Queer Officer, FUSA
Sexual Violence Project Officer
Senior Student Policy and Integrity Advisory, Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement
https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/student-news/2021/08/24/safety-at-flinders/
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to students who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for students:
For students experiencing financial difficulties, there are a range of services and financial assistance available from the Flinders University Student Association (FUSA).
- Emergency financial assistance (supermarket vouchers, food parcels, and metro cards)
- Interest-free loan
- Development Grant
- Financial Hardship grant
https://students.flinders.edu.au/finances-and-admin/support/help-loans-and-grants
Does the institution have a food bank/pantry, meal donation program, or similar initiative that provides food at no cost to students experiencing food insecurity?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student food security initiatives:
The Flinders Community Market is held in the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre every Thursday during semester, from 11 AM – 1 PM, to provide free fruit, vegetables and bread, along with low-cost pantry items to all students.
https://oasis.flinders.edu.au/flinders-community-market/
Points earned for indicator PA 11.1:
Does the institution make physical health services available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for employees:
The University provides a confidential health service to all staff at our fully equipped and accredited Medical Centre. All eligible consultations are bulk-billed.
The health service provides emergency and routine medical care, as well as other services such as:
- First aid
- Health screens (pap smears, skin checks, cholesterol, STDs etc)
- Staff medicals
- Minor surgery
- Health education
- Vaccinations (both for health care work and travel)
- Referrals
- SA Pathology
https://staff.flinders.edu.au/employee-resources/benefits-pay/health-service
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for employees:
Employee Assistance Program
Flinders University provides counselling services and assistance for a variety of personal, emotional, and work-related problems including:
• Anxiety, depression, and general emotional problems
• Work related difficulties.
• Marital or family problems
• Alcohol and drug related problems
• Stress
• Financial and legal worries
• Interpersonal conflict
• Grief and trauma
• Sleeping difficulties
Health and Wellbeing Program
https://staff.flinders.edu.au/workplace-support/whs/health-and-wellbeing/health-wellbeing
Does the institution make free or reduced cost fitness activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s fitness activities for employees:
Flinders University Sport and Fitness is a fully equipped fitness centre located on the Bedford Park campus that offers low cost memberships, with additional discounts for students and staff.
https://www.onesportandfitness.com.au/memberships/
https://www.onesportandfitness.com.au/
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for employees:
Midday Meditation is run twice a week by one of our Oasis Team. They are run face-to-face at the Oasis Centre.No experience is necessary, our instructor will walk you through it. Meditation can help provide a reset to calm the body and mind. The process helps to control the monkey mind that likes to race all over the place and cause havoc with our thoughts and emotions. Participants have noted feeling calmer, have greater clarity of thought, concentration, and perspective, and increased feelings of success and wellbeing. https://oasis.flinders.edu.au/meditation-for-relaxation-and-stress-relief/
Similar local yoga and meditation sessions are organised at College level on different campuses. e.g. at Tonsley campus https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/staff-hdr-students-wellbeing-activity-lunchtime-yoga-tonsley-tickets-824777841727 and Bedford Park https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/staff-hdr-students-wellbeing-activity-lunchtime-yoga-bedford-park-tickets-824780770487
Does the institution have an institution-wide health and safety committee or network of committees that brings together workers and management in the development and review of workplace health and safety policies and procedures?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s workplace health and safety committees:
Flinders University has a University Health and Safety Committee consisting of management and staff representatives and reporting to the Vice-Chancellor.
The University Health and Safety Committee is the principle forum for management to consult with staff on broad health and safety and policy issues across the University.
The Committee is responsible for:
- assisting in the development, monitoring and review of health and safety policies and procedures;
- considering proposals for, or changes to, the workplace, policies, work practices or procedures which may affect the health and safety of workers;
- monitoring the University’s work health and safety performance, including the development and implementation of WHS strategic and operational plans;
- reviewing and monitoring any issues associated with injury management of injured staff;
- assisting in the resolution of health and safety issues; and
- providing advice to the Vice-Chancellor on health and safety matters.
https://staff.flinders.edu.au/workplace-support/whs/whs-system-roles-responsibilities (Health and Safety committee information is halfway down the page)
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to employees who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for employees:
Points earned for indicator PA 11.2:
Does the institution prohibit smoking within all occupied buildings owned or leased by the Institution?:
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s smoke-free policies:
All University premises and sites, including all buildings, structures, car parks, outdoor areas and vehicles are a smoke-free, fresh air zone, except for a selected number of specifically designated outdoor areas. Such areas are clearly marked and the locations are shown on a map. Sale and promotion of tobacco and tobacco related products are not permitted on University premises.
https://staff.flinders.edu.au/workplace-support/whs/information-documents/topic/smoking
Smoke-free Workplace Procedures
https://www.flinders.edu.au/content/dam/documents/staff/policies/health-safety/smoke-free-workplace-procedures.pdf
Points earned for indicator PA 11.3:
Notes about the information provided for this credit:
Additional documentation for this credit:
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