COVID-19 (coronavirus) advice for the UQ community - STAFF - Support

If you are a UQ staff member and are impacted by any of the restrictions please advise your supervisor, who will in turn will work with you to provide the necessary support.

Our teams are well-placed to provide support and advice, and put in place all necessary arrangements.

You should try to have regular conversations with your supervisor about any COVID-19 related questions you may have.

For general COVID-19 staff related questions, you can call HR on +61 (07) 3365 2623 or email askhr@uq.edu.au.

If a member of staff has been diagnosed, or contacted by Queensland Health and asked to self-isolate, email askhr@uq.edu.au or call HR on +61 (07) 3365 2623.

For students, please contact Student Services +61 (07) 3365 1704 or toll free within Australia: 1800 512 391.

The Organisational and Leadership Development team (Staff Development Program), eLearning team, library, and ITaLI are currently offering training sessions and professional development online via Zoom.

• Organisational and Leadership Development Staff Development Program
•  Library training page lists sessions on software, research skills, and publishing and research management.
• eLearning online workshops includes sessions on: virtual classroom(Zoom), Desktop recording, video assignments, Learn.UQ quizzes, test and exams
• ITaLI’s teaching and learning series is now being offered online.

Please check the COVID-19 (coronvirus) library services and ITaLI teaching and learning support pages to get current information about available services.

Be mindful that various conditions can produce cold or flu-like symptoms. People can have normal cold and flu viruses at any time.

It is reasonable to check on the welfare of that person and ensure that they are aware of the latest health advice.

Students: If a student presents as unwell and has cold and flu-like symptoms, their supervisor should ask them to contact UQ Health Care or their preferred medical practitioner, making sure to call ahead to explain their symptoms prior to attending in person.

Staff/Colleague: It is reasonable to check on the welfare of a colleague and ensure that they are aware of the latest health advice. If a colleague presents as unwell at work and has cold and flu-like symptoms, their supervisor should ask them to contact their medical practitioner (or UQ Health Care) for advice on an appropriate course of action, prior to physically attending.

Importantly, if anyone feels unwell and has the onset of any cold or flu-like symptoms, they should stay at home and not attend campus. This is important to facilitate a quick recovery for them, and it is also important for their colleagues and friends whose health should be protected.

A Manager’s Toolkit has been developed to provide UQ Managers with a range of information, support and resources for them and the teams they manage.  Access it here. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many challenges for families. These Parenting in a Pandemic resources are designed to help families deal with the unique challenges and emotional consequences of parenting in stressful times. There are downloadable guides and tips for parents of pre-teens, teenagers, and children with developmental disabilities, and links to a podcast series and TV series. These resources are designed to help parents to support their children through the changes to daily life that they are facing, and also to help parents to look after themselves and manage stress, anxiety and relationship tensions during this difficult time. Find more info here.