What's new in OHSW & IM
May 2012:
New Induction and Training Procedure, associated Training Needs Guide, Induction Checklist and Website Now Available
Change highlights include:
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Previous Induction and Training Procedures are now combined
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The new Procedure makes provision for a logical step by step process to manage staff induction and training. To view go to Induction and training
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Mandatory online training for continuing and fixed term staff has been reduced to Health and Safety Fundamentals only
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All other training is based upon identified training needs and linked to roles
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There is a comprehensive website with more online booking options. To view go to OHSW Induction and training
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A new Practical Hazard Management Course is now in place. For bookings go to OHSW Register
For further information please email Stephen Thomas, Senior OHSW Consultant at stephen.thomas@unisa.edu.au or telephone ext. 22916
Information from BUPA regarding Changes to Private Health Insurance Rebates
As at 1 July 2012 the Federal Government will increase the Medicare Levy Surcharge for high income earners and this will affect some staff.
Paying your full health insurance premium for the 2012/2013 financial year in advance will delay the impact of income testing until 2013/2014 financial tax year.
Further information is provided in the linked documents or please email Mandy Soulsby (mandy.soulsby@bupa.com.au) the UniSA Corporate Health Cover adviser for further advice on which health cover level will be most advantageous for you.
BUPA Information and FAQ's regarding the changes
Australian Government Rebate on Private Health Insurance Changes as of 1 July 2012
BUPA Current Corporate Health Cover - For Every Family There Is Cover That Fits
Because we know
that families care about value, that's why we offer:
- gap free physio and dental for kids (Conditions
apply)
- no gap optical for kids
(Conditions apply)
- no excess for kids (Conditions apply)
Don't have a family? We offer excess waiver on hospital cover for singles
and couples.
Plus when you join by 31 May, families will receive 6 Family Movie Passes,
couples receive 9 Double Movies Passes and singles receive 9 Adult Movie
Passes (Conditions apply)
For further information please email Mandy on mandy.soulsby@bupa.com.au OR complete the 'Tell me more' form and fax to Mandy on (08) 8224 0429
March 2012:
As part of the University’s Health and Well-being program, staff and HDR students have the opportunity to receive a free influenza vaccination on campus.
Please register via https://bookings.library.unisa.edu.au/unisa/fluvac/default.php
Further information is available on this site
February 2012:
BUPA Current Corporate Health Cover
To book an obligation free meeting with BUPA Consultant Mandy Soulsby please click on the relevant link below
City East campus
Monday 26
March 2012 in C4-19
Consultations available between 9am – 5pm
http://rego4.bupa.clientapps.odits.net.au/event/?evid=cdb4f201edc00fcdf4832b47ec759e6a
Mawson Lakes campus
Tuesday 27 March in MC2-08
Consultations available between 8.30am – 5.30pm http://rego4.bupa.clientapps.odits.net.au/event/?evid=a847272a58b69bba206ca4a9d0db919b
Magill campus
Wednesday 28
March 2012 in C1.57
Consultations available between 9am – 5pm
http://rego4.bupa.clientapps.odits.net.au/event/?evid=def84cfaa6d63f7520063f2b4fada057
City West campus
Thursday 29 March 2012 in BH 4-21
Consultations available between 8am – 6pm
http://rego4.bupa.clientapps.odits.net.au/event/?evid=870befe18700299980615559282fb9a5
Mt Gambier campus
Wednesday 28th March 2012 in G56
Consultations available between 10am – 2pm
http://rego4.bupa.clientapps.odits.net.au/event/?evid=5cae5a069af18a9e8e1235a931e2cb6a
Whyalla campus
Friday 30th March 2012
Telephone
conversations available between 10am - 4pm
http://rego4.bupa.clientapps.odits.net.au/event/?evid=bf66e577b1c29a68b580a3ad2ed91865
If you are an existing Mutual Community member, please bring your current
membership number to transfer over to Corporate cover.
If you unable to attend a meeting with Mandy then please email mandy.soulsby@bupa.com.au or complete the 'Tell me more' form and fax to Mandy on (08) 8224 0429
FREE Bike Hub available in Hindmarsh Square
Open from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 23 January and 31 March 2012.
The new Bike Hub can be found at the south-west corner of Hindmarsh Square (outside RAA building).
It has secure sheltered bike and clothing storage, showers and toilets (separate male and female)
PLUS free bike hire, maps as well as coffee, food stalls, deck chairs, visual art exhibitions, bike demos, skills training, an outdoor cinema and table tennis, plus much more!
Information about using the Bike Hub is available at www.bikesa.asn.au or contact Bike SA at office@bikesa.asn.au or phone 8168 9999.
January 2012:
The OHSW&IM Policy and Strategic OHSW plan have reached the end of the 2009 – 2011 planning period.
The new policy and plan are currently under development with the intention of incorporating changes to legislation that are expected but have been delayed in South Australia pending further parliamentary debate.
In the interim the intent and direction of the 2009 – 2011 documents remains appropriate and therefore can still be utilised until the new documents are finalised. This should occur around March 2012.
OHSW & IM Committee meeting dates for 2012
Thursday 23 February 2012
Monday 14 May 2012
Friday 24 August 2012
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Please contact your OHSW & IM Committee Member regarding OHSW items for this Committee