Occupational Health & Safety

First Aid Poster (Term 2, 2024)

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 IS:

TERM3- Week 9- Wednesday 11th September

Meeting minutes can be found in Sharepoint and on our Noticeboard.

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

Employee Wellbeing Support Services

https://portal.converge-online.com/

The Employee Wellbeing Support Services, accessible through Converge International, play a crucial role in supporting the mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing of DET staff. These services are designed to provide confidential counseling, guidance, and assistance for a range of personal and work-related challenges. Prioritizing staff wellbeing is essential in creating a positive work environment, reducing stress, and enhancing overall job performance. The resources offered through this service are a valuable tool for promoting a healthy and supportive workplace culture.

WorkSafe conducts verification checks in schools to ensure compliance with OHS regulations and maintain a safe environment for staff and students. These checks assess safety standards, risk management, emergency preparedness, and incident reporting practices. They also help identify areas for improvement, promoting a culture of safety across the school.

Congratulations Vicky Failla for being our newest OHS Committee Member representing Middle School.

We still have ONE more OHS Committee vacancy for Secondary! 

Please email me if you are interested.

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 – Michelle Davies + Sally Mckerchar
• 2 x Middle Sub School - Rajen Rai + Vicky Failla
• 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
• 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

ACTION FOR HAPPINESS|Altruistic August

JSA SAFETY CHAMPIONS!

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. 

OUR SAFETY CHAMPION THIS WEEK IS:

 A big thank you to Bill Vaselevski for taking care of our students during yard duty, especially when one of them needed assistance with breathing due to an asthma issue. Your support is much appreciated.