Weekly Staff Bulletin

Occupational Health & Safety

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

Upcoming Dates

(as per JSA Term 1 Planner)

TERM 2

Staff Immunisations - Thursday 18th April 3pm-4pm in CLH

Sign-up Sheet is up on the Fridge in the Staffroom.

Consent forms are with Fiona and will be available from Monday 15th April and will need to be handed to the nurses on the day pre-filled.

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.  

NEXT OHS MEETING:

Week 9- Wednesday 27th March 2024

 

OH&S Designated Workgroup Health and Safety Representatives

OH&S Manager Nominee: Mary Boutros

Elected Health and Safety Representative: Frances Hansen

Elected Deputy Health and Safety Representative: Amanda Hollway

Return to Work Co-ordinator: Michelle McMaster

Executive Assistant: Fiona Micelotta

 

REPORTING IN XUNO- revised guidelines in S.A.M

(as per Corinne's email 8/3/24)

Incident Reporting 

Incident Reports are to be completed via XUNO. 

If there is a minor / classroom lead incident, classroom staff will complete a XUNO Report

If there is an incident where a staff member calls the Emergency Line for a major incident classroom staff will complete a XUNO report.

A member of leadership supporting the incident can also contribute to the report.

A leadership team member will follow up with staff members/students after this incident. This will include an offer for staff to undertake a debrief with a member of the leadership team and other support, for example, a review of the Behaviour Support Plan (BSP), educational program review and environmental factors.  

The XUNO Incident Report and EduSafePLUS Report can be completed as part of the debriefing process.

Please reach out to a member of the OHS team or Leadership team if you have any questions

OH&S COMMITTEE

We have OHS Committee vacancies!

as per Consultative Minutes last week

The elected members of the OHS committee can accrue Time in Lieu for the meetings and will be financially acquitted for the TIL.

Representation elected by workgroup:

  • 2 x Primary Sub School – (vacancy) + (vacancy)
  • 2 x Middle Sub School - Michelle Davies + Rajen Rai
  • 2 x Secondary Sub School - Irene Gacovski + (vacancy)
  • 1 x Therapy Team - Lydia Lee 
  • 1 x Administration Team Michelle McMaster
  • 2 x Wellbeing Team Stephanie Torchia and Nina Cerantonio (Isabella Deluca to alternate)
  • 1 x Facilities Team Dr Denise Clarke
  • 1 x AEU Rep Amelia Frantz
  • HSR - Frances Hansen      
  • Deputy HSR- Amanda Hollway
  • Principal and /or management OHS- Corinne Pupillo
  • OHS Manager Nominee- Mary Boutros
  • PCT- Daniel Moloney

OHS Survey 

Dear JSA,

Ensuring the psychosocial well-being of our staff is of paramount importance to us.

Your feedback through this survey will help us understand and address any challenges, concerns, or areas for improvement, ultimately fostering a positive and supportive work environment for all.

This a reminder to please complete the following survey:

https://forms.gle/HovcUgtZ4Ry4mARs6

This survey is anonymous.

If you could please set aside 10 minutes to complete this survey, it would be greatly appreciated. 

 

ACTION FOR HAPPINESS

MINDFUL MARCH 

These calendars are packed with simple everyday actions you can take to build a happier world and make happiness a habit in your life.

Here is a link if you would like to download a copy for yourself. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Talqke4jw0TgyXhMq05F07SzhTFp4fp4/view?usp=drive_link

 

Next term we will have new first aid posters. 

Some our first aiders are taking a break from being a First Aid Officer and we thank them for their contribution to this role in the last 12 months.

 

If you find any bag that looks like this, could you please hand it to Mary Boutros. If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

We encourage all staff members to actively participate in reporting any safety concerns they may come across. Your vigilance and proactive approach play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for us all.

Remember, safety is a team effort, and together, we can create an environment where everyone feels secure and protected. 

Be Safety Champions to make safety a priority every day. 

Thank you to all our safety champions who reported a hazard this term! 

 

Enjoy your holiday break and be kind to yourself. If you need support over the holidays, please reach out to:

EAP: 1300 361 008 

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, short term, and strictly confidential counselling service delivered for the Department through an independent provider, LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell (LifeWorks). The EAP is available 24 hours, 7 days a week for up to four sessions for Department employees to discuss any personal or work related issues.

 

I have placed more information in your staff tray.

 

  

End-of-term tidy-up

🕊️ Attention everyone! 📚 It's time to tidy up our pigeon holes and classrooms before the     end of term 1! 

🧹 Let's ensure we leave no clutter behind and organize our spaces neatly. 

🍎 And please, let's not forget to dispose of any leftover food properly 

🚮 Thank you for your cooperation! Let's keep our school shining bright! ✨