2. Healthy UON The University of Newcastle Healthy University Initiative
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3. 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
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4. 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:
International Healthy Universities Charter 2015
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5. 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

6. 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):

7. 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
SSAF funding for HP position
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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;
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11. Supporting Frameworks
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12. Supporting Frameworks
health.vic.gov.au/public-health/preventive-health
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13. Paula Convery l September 28 2017 l www.newcastle.edu.au

14. Where to: Opportunities and Challenges Collaboration Competition
Communication
Research and Evaluation
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15. THANK YOU Mental health affects us all: Healthy UON
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Beyond Blue :
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