Community Wellbeing

Community wellbeing is about feeling safe and secure in your environment so that you can actively engage in your communities. The many different communities to which you are a part (neighbourhood, work, volunteer, parent, study, sport or school) can all provide a sense of belonging and support. The more you engage with those communities, the greater sense of purpose and accomplishment you may feel.

Here are some programs and initiatives that UniSA staff may wish to take part in to enhance their community wellbeing:

• Volunteer to help with student graduations
• UniSA Sport
• Discover volunteering opportunities with Volunteering Australia
• Childcare facilities at UniSA 

The following UniSA policies and procedures focus on community wellbeing:

• Special Leave Procedure
• Military leave
• Blood donor leave
• Emergency service calls
• Smoke-free Campus

UniSA and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service is a division of the Australian Red Cross. They are funded by the federal, state and territory governments of Australia to supply the community with safe, high quality blood and blood products, as well as organ and bone marrow services for transplantation. UniSA staff, students, alumni and community supporters work together each year to reach a corporate donation target – it is currently 1200 per year.

To participate

1. Take the short Red Cross quiz to determine if you are eligible to give blood 
2. Call 13 14 95 to register with the Red Cross and obtain your donor ID 
3. Join the 'UniSA' Red25 team – once you have joined the group, with your donor ID, your donations made will automatically be added to the UniSA tally
4. Start donating! 

For more information about donating please contact the Australian Red Cross Blood Service on 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au.  For more information about UniSA's Red25 team please contact the Australian Red Cross.