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The University’s 2032 Strategy aims to deliver transformational change that is user-centred and clearly understood. The Policy Transformation Project serves this aim by delivering a better way to develop, write, and access our policies. Our new approach is designed to make University life easier.
University community members are invited to give feedback:
Consultation closes at midnight, Friday 6 November.
Assistance and support
This document discusses racism, racial discrimination, and the personal systemic, personal and institutional barriers that can affect members of our community. It includes draft definitions of racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, antisemitism, Islamophobia and discussion of other forms of racism and racial discrimination.
While these conversations are essential to be able to respond to the systems, structures and practices that enable racism, we acknowledge that they may be distressing or triggering. We encourage you to reach out the support services listed below, whether you are seeking help, information, want to report an incident, or simply someone to talk to.
Your wellbeing matters, and compassionate, confidential support is available.
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University of Sydney Safer Communities Office (for current and former students and staff) | Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Phone: +61 2 8627 6808 or 1800 SYD HLP (1800 793 457) Email: safer-communities.office@sydney.edu.au Website | |
University of Sydney Mental Wellbeing Support Line (for currently enrolled students) | Available outside of office hours (5 pm to 9 am weekdays, 24/7 weekends and public holidays) Phone: 1300 474 065 Text: +61 488 884 429 | |
University of Sydney Counselling, Coaching and Support (for staff and their immediate family members) | Available 24/7 Phone: 1300 687 327 Website More information here | |
University of Sydney Gadigal Centre (student centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students) | Open 24/7, staffed hours: Mon – Fri, 9 am to 5 pm Support services: Wellbeing staff and psychologist available for drop-in support Contact: support.gadigal@sydney.edu.au Address: John Woolley A20, University of Sydney | |
13YARN (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line) | Available 24/7, run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. Phone: 13 92 76 Website | |
WellMob (support resources made by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
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National Student Ombudsman (for current and prospective higher education students)
| Online service available year-round to submit a complaint Website | |
JewishCare NSW (for members of the Jewish community seeking wellbeing, counselling and support services)
| Mon-Thu 9 am to 5 pm; Fri 9 am to 4 pm) Contact: 1300 133 660 | |
Islamophobia Register Australia (for people seeking to access support, or report incidents regarding Islamophobia)
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Anti-Discrimination NSW (for people experiencing racial discrimination in NSW)
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Lifeline (for anyone experiencing emotional distress, including distress related to racism or discrimination) | Available: 24/7 Phone: 13 11 14 Text: 0477 13 11 14 Website | |
Rules are made by the University Senate. They take precedence over any other document in the Policy Register.
Policies state who does what and why. They set out principles, and roles and responsibilities, to help guide decision making.
Procedures set out when, where, and how we do things. They include specific roles, actions, and steps to give instructions and standardise our processes.
Local provisions set out principles and instructions that only apply to a particular faculty, school, or administrative unit.
Guidelines provide context, detail, and recommendations for good practice. They are not mandatory.
The Policy and Compliance Law (PCL) team within the Office of General Counsel manages the University’s policy and compliance frameworks.
Within the PCL team, the Policy Management Unit manages the Policy Register and oversees quality assurance for all our policies.
Please email us at policy.register@sydney.edu.au
We want your feedback to help us keep our policies:
Please email us at policy.register@sydney.edu.au
Please email us at policy.register@sydney.edu.au
