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Mental health first aid training 2025
This free two-day workshop is available to staff who are interested in further developing their skills in providing initial support to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. The course teaches people how to provide initial help, and where and how to get professional help. Refresher courses are also available. Various times and dates available. Register.
End of year early HR processing timelines
HR processing timelines in the lead up to the end of year University Christmas closedown period are now available on the HR website, including recruitment and timesheet submission and validation deadlines as applicable to casuals and ITDS staff members. Further details available on HR News.
Mandatory Learning Policy
The new Mandatory Learning Policy has been approved following consultation and is effective immediately.
All staff Town Hall
The next all staff Town Hall will be held on Monday 25 November, 3pm - 4pm. This event will provide an opportunity for all staff to learn more about the Staff Transition Framework for Adelaide University, hear an update on other areas of the integration program, and ask questions. This Town Hall will be held both in-person in The Braggs lecture theatre and online, and all staff are encouraged to attend.
People leader briefing sessions
People leaders from the University of Adelaide and UniSA are invited to a 30-minute online briefing designed to provide tools and resources to support you and your teams as staff employment transfers to Adelaide University.
Free embedded battery recycling pilot
Green Industries SA is running a pilot to recycle old and unwanted items with embedded batteries, for example bluetooth speakers, electric toothbrushes, e-scooters, chargers and smart watches. Bring these items to a recycling location near you on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November between 9 am and 3 pm. When placed in kerbside bins, these types of products can (and have) caused fires. Batteries contain recyclable materials and metals such as copper, aluminium, manganese, zinc, lithium, cobalt and steel. Recycling means we don't need to mine and refine these materials, supporting a more circular economy.
Safety of imported plant and equipment
There has been an increase in safety reports raising concerns about non-compliant plant and equipment being purchased and imported from overseas for use in University laboratories. For a hazard alert providing more information on how to ensure the safety of imported plant and equipment, visit the website.
Staff News publication dates
The final edition of Staff News for 2024 will be Monday 9 December. It will resume in the new year on Tuesday 28 January. To submit items for Staff News, please visit the website.
Calling all first aid trained staff
If you have a current first aid certificate and are available to provide first aid assistance to members of the University community, consider registering on the University First Aid Register by filling in the webform. If you are already on the First Aid Register, there is no need to resubmit the form.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor's message
The breadth of talent in learning and teaching that we are so fortunate to have at the University of Adelaide deserves to be nurtured and celebrated. Over the coming weeks, I encourage you to take part in two events that are focussed on growing our strong culture of learning and teaching.
