Equity and Diversity
Disability, Impairment, and Health
The University is committed to dismantling structural, attitudinal, and environmental barriers that limit the opportunity for staff or students with an impairment or health condition to contribute and fully reach their potential. UWA POLICIES The UWA Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan (DAIAP) 2011-2016 and Implementation Schedule 2011-2013 proactively addresses the challenges of equitable access to educational, employment, cultural and sporting opportunities within our campus community for people with a disability. The DAIAP is available in print and electronic formats, and other formats on request. The Mental Health Policy describes the principles guiding the UWA management of mental health and wellbeing for the campus community. The University is committed to providing a sensitive and informed approach to mental health, ensuring the campus community is aware of, and responsive to, the needs of those who are at risk of developing, or have, a mental health issue. The policy provides guidelines for managing mental health with reference to sources of education, support, assistance, and advice. It also includes a flowchart to assist decision making in a mental health crisis. UWA TRACK RECORD AND OUR CURRENT WORK Accessibility and WayFinding UWA endevours to improve access around campus, and Equity and Facilities Management have worked closely with the UWA community to create a campus map. Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee UWA has recently created a staff Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee, chaired by Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor Bill Louden, to provide proactive initiatives to support staff wellbeing, particularly in the area of mental health. For more information, contact Sarina Radici, Health and Wellbeing Officer, 6488 7931 or sarina.radici@uwa.edu.au Recognition In 2007, UWA was winner of the Public Sector section of the Disability Services Commission “Count Us In” awards. Read the report in DOC, RTF, format. The University won the prestigious national accolade of the Prime Minister’s Award for the Employment of People with Disabilities for two successive years (Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services). BUILDING SKILLS and FINDING RESOURCES The Supported Team Scheme
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