Occupational Health & Safety

OH&S Meetings

NEXT OHS MEETING IS TOMORROW:

 Wed 1st APRIL 2026!

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.  

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FIRST AID OFFICERS 2026

Thank you to our staff that participated in our annual First Aid Training.  Please see attached First Aid Poster. Thank you to Nikki D who will be distributing the new posters (and removing the previous posters) around the school.

Capacity at Work

Dear Staff,

When a staff member has made a disclosure around their pregnancy, they should speak to their Sub School Leader and HR Manager to discuss their capacity for work and any adjustments that may be required to support safe work practices. A risk assessment may be undertaken to review duties such as manual handling, toileting support, yard duty, and other tasks where risks may be present.

STAFF IMMUNISATIONS 

Consent Forms will be available in Term 2/Week 3 (see Fiona)

BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS AND PPE

Staff should follow appropriate hygiene practices and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when there is a risk of exposure to biological hazards such as bodily fluids. This may include the use of gloves, masks, and strict hand hygiene when supporting students with toileting, nappy changing, or first aid. These practices help reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and support safe work practices.

Congratulations to Our 2026 OHS Committee Members on Your Appointment

2 x Primary Sub School –Sally Mc Kerchar and Josie Younan

2 x Middle Sub School – Paris Feltham and Angela McDonald

2 x Secondary Sub School – Amelia Frantz and Susanne Anthony

1 x Therapy Team – Amanda Truong (optional)

1 x Administration Team – Renee Mordaunt

2 x Wellbeing Team - Stacie Herman, Kaylah DeFeudis (rotational)

1 x ES Rep– Derya Yildirim

1 x AEU Rep – Irene Gacovski 

HSR – Kevin Loo      

Business Manager- Michelle McMaster 

Acting Principal – Daniel Moloney

OHS Manager Nominee- Mary Boutros

PCT- Ellen Paterson or Stephanie Torchia (rotational)

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.

Special thanks to all staff for ensuring they are using the mantenance log!