Please remember our Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff and their families, and HDR students, on 1300 277 924.
The guides below provide helpful information and resources focussed on:
The UniSA Wellbeing website provides information, resources and UniSA initiatives that support staff wellbeing.
Please don’t hesitate to contact ptc@unisa.edu.au if you have any more questions or if you would like to discuss additional support you may require.
If you feel unwell and are displaying symptoms consistent with COVID-19, even if your symptoms are very mild, you should:
If you are severely unwell, such as having difficulty breathing, call 000 (Triple Zero).
Last updated:Friday 10 October 2022
If you test positive for COVID-19, please refer to the SA Health website for information on the current requirements and support available to you.
SA Health advises that if you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home until your acute symptoms have cleared (usually 5 to 7 days).
You should advise your line manager/supervisor, who will work with you to identify what options may exist for leave or alternative working arrangements for you.
Continuing and fixed term staff are able to apply for leave via the myHR portal if they are unwell and not able to work, or not able to work from home due to their personal circumstances or the nature of their work. The University will also support you to carry out your duties remotely, where appropriate and with the appropriate line management approvals in place, until you are fully recovered.
If you are unable to work from home due to the nature of your work or personal circumstances please follow SA Health recommendations, including wear a mask when indoors and avoiding high risk settings and non-essential gatherings. If you work in a high-risk setting such as a health, disability and aged care, please speak to your line manager/supervisor about when you will be able to return to work.
For casual staff members, please see the response to the FAQ 'As a casual staff member, what supports are available to me?’
Please remember the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all staff members and their families via Human Psychology on 1300 277 924. People Central will also be available to ensure you have the support and information you need.
Last updated:Friday 10 October 2022
If you are a close contact, there are important things you can do to reduce the risk to others.
If you are a close contact and are able to carry out your duties remotely with the appropriate line manager approvals in place, the University will support you to work from home for the 7-day period recommended by SA Health.
If you are unable to work from home due to the nature of your work or personal circumstances please follow SA Health recommendations, including wear a mask when indoors and avoiding high risk settings and non-essential gatherings.
If you begin to feel unwell and are displaying symptoms consistent with COVID-19 even if the symptoms are very mild, you should follow SA Health advice.
Last updated: Monday 13 February 2023
If you are feeling anxious about the impact of COVID-19, or any aspect of your wellbeing, please remember the confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to support you. Appointments are available from Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm and can be booked by calling 1300 277 924. Consultations can be provided remotely, via online or phone and face to face. For more information contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
If you are feeling unwell, you can contact the Health Direct Hotline - 1800 022 222 (available 24/7); the National Coronavirus Information Helpline - 1800 020 080 (available 24/7); or the SA COVID-19 Information Line - 1800 253 787 (available 7 days a week 8.00am-8.00pm).
The University also has a wide range of wellbeing information, resources, training modules and tools available through the People, Talent and Culture website.
Additionally, SA Health has a mental health fact sheet with more information on their website.
You can also speak to your line manager/supervisor about how you are feeling, or the People Central team who will be happy to provide confidential assistance and advice.
Yes, you can attend a vaccination appointment, including boosters, during work time. You do not need to take paid leave for this purpose. The University will support you having the time to attend the appointment, including reasonable travel time, if you have discussed it with your line manager before confirming the appointment, and your absence will not disrupt the delivery of teaching or other key services.
If you are unwell following the vaccination, you can access personal leave entitlements or other accrued paid leave entitlements.
Masks may still be required in some areas, such as University health related settings, under ongoing public health mandates.
In all other University environments, wearing of masks is a personal choice, noting that SA Health advice is that mask wearing is an effective method for the reduction of transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses and contribute to the protection of members of our University community.