Critical Incident & Reporting
UHE recognizes that any critical incident that occurs is documented, reported and action taken as they have potential detrimental impact on the physical and psychological well-being of all staff, students, contractors, and visitors.
A critical incident is a traumatic event, or threat of such (within or outside Australia) which has the potential to harm life or well-being, and causes extreme stress, fear or injury to the person experiencing or witnessing the event.
Critical incidents may include, but are not limited to:
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Serious injury, illness, or death of a student or staff member
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A missing student
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Severe verbal or psychological aggression
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Sexual harassment or bullying
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Physical or sexual assault
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Occupational/ Workplace health and safety risk
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A student or staff member witnessing a serious accident or violent act
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Natural disaster
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Fire, bomb-threat, terrorist attack, explosion, gas or chemical hazard
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Drug or alcohol abuse
In case you are involved in an incident or witness such an incident, you must immediately contact the Emergency Services on 000 to seek assistance.
24-hour Emergency Contact Number for UHE– 0433 219 228
For full details please refer to the Critical Incident Policy below:
First- Aid Service
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First Aid Kit and trained staff are available at Level 1 ,Level 3 and Level 4
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Level 1 (Student Support Services)
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Level 3 (Computer Labs)
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Level 4 (Lecture Rooms)
