Dear colleagues,
UNE has given its response to the Federal government’s Bradley Review of Higher Education. Thank you to everyone who contributed their feedback. You can read the full response online at:
http://www.une.edu.au/vc/vcoffice/response_bradley_review.pdf
Dear colleagues,
By now most of you will have seen the tragic scenes coming out of Victoria, and while many staff have no doubt made private donations, others may be wondering how they can help. For those of you who would like to make a donation through the university, Financial Services has set up a special account to allow you to do so. All money raised will be donated to charities helping people affected by the Victorian bushfires.
Donations to the ” Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund” can be made by cash, credit card or cheque at the UNE cashier between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday to Friday. Cheques should be made out to “UNE (Victorian bushfire appeal)”. The Salvation Army is also seeking donations of the following goods:
* Small electrical goods (toasters, jugs etc.)
* Good quality toys
* Toiletries – personal hygiene items, hair brushes, T paper etc.
* Sheets, blankets, towels etc.
* New underwear with the labels still on it
* Pet food
Many areas have already organised fundraiser morning teas, and you might consider putting a large plastic box in your office for people to make donations of goods. Student Administration and Services have arranged for a central drop-off point for donations of goods at UNE Stores. Goods can be dropped off between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday to Friday. All goods must be packaged and ready for transport. Please no perishable goods. Allingham Removals have kindly agreed that when they have space in any trucks going south they will transport donations to the Salvation Army in Victoria, free of charge.
I encourage you to give generously during this time of need.
Staff will see from the link below under the News section that UNE has received recognition as an employer for its policy of assisting staff to participate in emergency services provision in our region. I believe that this is a most important contribution that we can make as a University to our community, and I admire those staff who have committed themselves in these roles. If you are interested in knowing more of UNE’s policy framework for this community service, please go to http://www.une.edu.au/policies/pdf/leaveemergencyservices.pdf
I understand that the local SES is currently recruiting members. For more information on becoming an SES volunteer, please go to http://armidale-dumaresq.ses.nsw.gov.au/. Information about the Rural Fire Service can be found at http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=1004
