Healthy UON The University of Newcastle Healthy University Initiative Paula Convery UON Health Promotion Coordinator l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

Health & Wellbeing WHO 1948 : A state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. a resource for everyday life permits people to lead an individually, socially and economically productive life social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities Links to : social and economic conditions, the physical environment, individual lifestyles Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

A whole of organisation approach Originally proposed by WHO and based on : Ottawa Charter for Health promotion (1986): Settings approach “A Healthy University adopts a holistic understanding of health; takes a whole university approach; and aspires to create a learning environment and organisational culture that enhances the health, wellbeing and sustainability of its community and enables people to achieve their full potential” Healthy Universities UK Website: www.healthyuniversities.ac.uk International Healthy Universities Charter 2015 Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

Underpinning Principles The Healthy University approach is underpinned by a range of core principles, which derive from the values that characterise higher education and public health. The integrity of the approach will be ensured by applying the following principles: Equality and diversity Participation and empowerment Partnership Sustainability Holistic and whole system health Evidence-informed and innovative practice Evaluation, learning and knowledge exchange www.healthyuniversities.ac.uk

Processes and Methods A ‘whole university approach’ combines high visibility health-related projects with system-level organisation development and change, balances multi-stakeholder engagement with high-level commitment and leadership, and is driven by both higher education and public health agendas. Adapted from Dooris, M. (2004) Joining up settings for health: a valuable investment for strategic partnerships? Critical Public Health 14 (1): 37-49. www.healthyuniversities.ac.uk

Healthy UON Planning Stakeholder consultations Discussion Papers and development of a Business Case Report for discussion at Executive Committee Inclusion in NeW Directions Strategic Plan 2013 to 2015 Priority area in NeW Futures Strategic Plan 2016-2025 SSAF funding for HP position Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

Healthy UON Implementation Establishment of Steering Committee Key stakeholders Assessment of current activities and identification of gaps Literature Review Self Review Tool Establishment of working groups Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

Healthy UON Implementation Student needs assessment Student Healthy Lifestyle survey Program priorities identified Mental Health Sexual Health AOD Nutrition Physical activity Increased interest Project teams created to lead Supporting Information gathered Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

Stakeholders: Healthy UON Steering Committee Psychological Health Working Group Health Promotion Working Group Nutrition Mental Health Substance use and addictions Sexual Health Physical Activity Stakeholders: Student Assns; Academics; Student Living; Counselling; Equity and Diversity; IFS; HR; Student Engagement; Student Comms; Staff comm; UON Global; Clubs and Societies; HUS; Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

Supporting Frameworks http://melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/2237603/MCSHE-Student-Wellbeing-Framework_FINAL.pdf Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

Supporting Frameworks health.vic.gov.au/public-health/preventive-health Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

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Where to: Opportunities and Challenges Collaboration Competition Communication Research and Evaluation Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

THANK YOU Mental health affects us all: Healthy UON Lifeline : Ph 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat Reach out : https://au.reachout.com/ Beyond Blue : https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Healthy UON Paula.Convery@newcastle.edu.au l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au