COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation and we all have a part to play in helping to reduce the rate of transmission. The University is committed to keeping the Monash community up-to-date and have developed a number of resources so staff and students can access the latest information. It is important that staff and students familiarise themselves with the messages from the University regarding COVID-19, and if you have any queries or concerns please discuss these directly with your supervisor.  In a time of uncertainty, it is important for us to remember to be kind and compassionate first, and to take care of ourselves, our family, friends and colleagues.

Information for staff and students

• For the latest information on Monash's position regarding COVID-19, please visit Monash's dedicated webpage 
• For up-to-date facts, health advice and information for staff and students, please refer to the Monash online fact sheet 
• The University’s confidential Employee Assistance Program is also available 24/7 for any Monash staff member. If you, or someone in your team, needs support at any time, please call 1300 360 364.
• If you would like to subscribe to the Monash Health and Wellbeing newsletter, please visit the link 

We have also included links to some external resources which you may find helpful at this time.

• BeyondBlue have developed some practical tips on looking after your mental health during this current COVID-19 pandemic.
• For the latest updates from the Department of Health and Human Services please visit the website

Information for staff only
Monash is committed to supporting its staff through this time, and we recognise that – as supervisors with direct reports – your staff may be asking you questions that you need guidance with addressing. With this in mind, Monash University has developed a Manager Toolkit to support you in managing conversations about COVID-19 with your staff.

The toolkit includes:
• A range of common queries supervisors may receive,
• Recommended, approved, responses that align with the University’s official COVID-19 response,
• Links to resources to direct staff to for further information, including our new COVID-19 leave guidelines.

Additionally, we understand that the recent requirements to implement social distancing at work has raised questions for staff and managers. We have developed a guide that assists with understanding how to manage social distancing at work, where alternative work arrangements would be appropriate to support social distancing and when working from home is a suitable alternative option.

If you require any clarification on any of the information please contact the School Manager, Eugene Fredericks at eugene.fredericks@monash.edu

If you need further support with managing staff queries, please contact Access HR on hr@monash.edu or via phone 9902 0400.