Health, safety and wellbeing
RMIT University’s team of health and safety professionals provides information, advice, and support to help you manage the health and safety risks associated with the various activities undertaken across the Schools and Departments of the University.
Responsibilities & accountabilities
Everyone has a responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing, including staff, students, managers and contractors.
OHS management system
We are currently in the process of implementing a new and improved OHS Management System for the University.
A-Z topics
Looking for information on Consultation, Emergency Management, First Aid, Health and Wellbeing, Injury Management or Work Cover?
OHS organisation
Many people play an important role in OHS from Health and Safety Representatives, First Aiders and Emergency Wardens.
Training
A selection of health, safety and wellbeing training is made available through DevelopMe.
Programs & events
There are various health, safety and wellbeing programs and events on available across the University.
Latest news
- Travel Advisory – Avian Influenza 16/04/2013International SOS advise that over 60 people in China have been infected with this new bird flu virus [A(H7N9)] since February, with at least 14 deaths. Few cases have been mild however; most have reported severe illness or are in a critical condition. Current cases have been sporadic, and there is no known link between the sick people.
- Health Promotion Newsletter: 01/2013 25/03/2013Being active is good for you in so many ways. It can provide a huge range of fun experiences, make you feel good, improve your health, and can be a great way to relax and enjoy the company of your friends.
Upcoming events
- Lunchtime Lecture: Goal Setting 28/05/2013Achieve your goals by changing the habits which stop you from reaching them! This is a practical workshop in which we provide the participants with a booklet to be filled out during the session in order for people to identify what is holding them back and how to proceed.

Health and Wellbeing
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