Occupational Health & Safety

~to protect the health, safety and welfare of employees~

OH&S Meetings

The OH&S Committee meets twice per term. The composition includes the elected HSR and Deputy HSR, representatives from each sub-school, a rep from Admin/Therapy, the Principal, Assistant Principals and the OH&S Manager Nominee.

HSR Nomination Outcome

We received one nomination for the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) position for the Jacana School for Autism Designated Work Group. In line with the OHS Regulations, the sole nominee, Kevin, has been duly appointed as our HSR.

We congratulate Kevin on his appointment and thank him for taking on this important role in supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff.

Thank you to all our OHS Work Delegates for your hard work, commitment, and contributions throughout the year.

Your ongoing attendance, participation, and valuable input during our OHS meetings have played an essential role in strengthening our safety culture and ensuring a consistent focus on staff and student wellbeing. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and expertise you bring to this important work. Thank you to: Sally McKerchar, Synthia Anthonee, Nikki Davies, Stefania Mantinioti, Pauline Strkalj, Tinas Wong, Kevin Loo, Amanda Truong, Michelle McMaster, Daniel Moloney, Stacie Herman, Jennifer Bals, Kaylah De Feudis, Dr Denise Clarke, Irene Gacovski, Frances Hansen, Fiona Micelotta, Corinne Pupillo, Mary Boutros, Ellen Paterson

NEXT OHS MEETING IS: 2026!

OH&S Designated Workgroup Health and Safety Representatives

OH&S Manager Nominee: Mary Boutros

Elected Health and Safety Representative: Frances Hansen

Elected Acting Deputy Health and Safety Representative: Fiona Micelotta

Return to Work Co-ordinator: Michelle McMaster

Executive Assistant: Fiona Micelotta

An OHS Safety Champion is someone who actively promotes and supports workplace health and safety by identifying risks, encouraging safe practices, and fostering a culture of safety.