Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Children in the Workplace and Study Environment Policy

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 13th December 2023 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 21st July 2018 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority University Council The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 13th December 2023 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 10th July 2024 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Officer Darren Smith
Senior Manager, Wellbeing, Health and Safety
The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive Matthew Wright
Chief Operating Officer and Vice-President Operations
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact People and Culture Division
+61 2 4221 5902
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

This is the first document to be published in the University's new Policy Library. It is basically equivalent to the document that was approved and effect at the time the migration occurred, except for the numbering system and references, which have been updated to align with the new formatting and current requirements.

Version Control and Change History

Date Effective - Approved By - Amendment

1 - 10 December 1999 - University Council - New Policy.

2 - 5 November 2002 - Administrative Committee - Approval to add breastfeeding on the campus

3 - 6 May 2009 - Vice-Principal (Administration) - Migrated to UOW Policy Template as per Policy Directory Refresh. Appendices deleted as the information was out of date. Information on leave and child care options can be found on the Work/Life Balance website http://staff.uow.edu.au/eed/balance/index.html.

4 - 9 March 2010 - Vice-Principal (Administration) - Future review date identified in accordance with Standard on UOW Policy.

5 - 14 October 2011 - University Council - Scheduled review of policy, including new policy title, previously “Children on Campus Policy”.

6 - 30 Nov 2012 - Vice-Principal (Administration) - Updated to reflect change from OHS to WHS.

7 - 21 July 2017 - Vice-Chancellor - Minor amendment to staff and student definitions, related policy titles, position titles, and allocation of new Policy Custodian.

8 - 23 July 2021 - Vice-Chancellor - Consequential minor amendment following the rescission of the Library Code of Conduct.