Emergency and Crisis Management
Southern Cross University is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and visitors. We take safety seriously and the University Emergency & Crisis Management Framework is a vital element in our planning for emergencies on our campuses.
Framework
- Emergency & Crisis Management Policy
- Emergency Management Plan - Lismore & Gold Coast
- Emergency Management Plan - NMSC
Additional Plans
In situations where University staff and students are accommodated within another organisation (e.g. working at the Education Precinct in Coffs Harbour), compliance with the host organisation’s emergency procedures is expected.
- Coffs Harbour: Coffs Harbour (CHEC) Emergency Procedures
- Lismore: Campus Living Villages ECM Lismore
Forms
Contact information
Emergency contacts: emergency wardens, first aid officers, safety support officers.
Immediate response
In case of any emergency, firstly ensure your own safety before assisting others.
Any situation requiring immediate response from emergency services to preserve life or property, Southern Cross University recommends the following actions:
- Danger - Assess for danger to yourself and others;
- First aid - If applicable, deliver first aid to the best of your ability;
- Call 000;
- Call Security on:
- Lismore........................................... 02 6620 3333
- Gold Coast...................................... 07 5589 3288
- National Marine Science Centre.... 02 6659 3091
- Security will immediately:
- Attend on scene;
- Notify other emergency services as needed; and
- Advise Southern Cross University management.
- If you are a staff member, call and advise your supervisor;
- If your supervisor is not available call the WHS Manager on 02 6626 9143;
- Continue to assess and ensure your own safety.