
An Easter Homily from Pope Francis
News 16 AprilAs we move towards the celebration of Easter, Pope Francis reminds us of the meaning and joy of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
28 February 2017
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Dr David Opar receives the 2016 Academic Staff Award from Executive Dean Professor Michelle Campbell.
The Faculty of Health Sciences commits to the values of excellence, dignity and engagement, as articulated in the Faculty’s Positioning Statement and Values.
The Positioning Statement and Values supports the Faculty by enhancing engagement, increasing levels of workforce participation, student experience and encouraging positive workplace behaviours
When the Positioning Statement and Values were launched in 2015, the Faculty of Health Sciences also introduced a new staff award scheme to reward those staff who incorporate the positioning values in their day-to-day work.
Four Awards are available each year in the following categories:
These awards acknowledge staff that demonstrate the values of:
Pursuing excellence in education, research, engagement and service in the Health Sciences. Our mission is advanced through innovation, understanding and working towards the highest quality standards, and being courageous and resilient.
Respecting the value and work of each person. We centre ourselves on respect, compassion, integrity and inclusiveness with all people and communities. Dignity of the individual is at the heart of our interactions, relationships and partnerships.
We are responsive to all our students and stakeholders. We take a collaborative and collegial approach with flexibility to continuously improve health and wellbeing and serve local, national and international communities.
In 2016, over 50 nominations were received and the successful Faculty of Health Sciences Employee Values Awards recipients are:
2016 Academic Staff Award - Dr David Opar.
Lecturer, School of Exercise Science – Melbourne Campus
2016 Professional Staff Award - Ms Theresia Kremer.
Faculty Administrator, Office of the Executive Dean – Melbourne Campus
2016 Sessional/Casual Staff Award – Dr Vanessa Spiller.
Sessional Academic Staff, School of Psychology – Brisbane Campus
2016 Faculty of Health Science Team Award – Dr Bronwyn Gordon, Ms Alison Peeler, Ms Mandy El Ali, Ms Shannon Barnes & Ms Claire Stewart.
NRSG257 Child, Adolescent & Family Nursing teaching team, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine – Multiple Campuses
As we move towards the celebration of Easter, Pope Francis reminds us of the meaning and joy of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
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