Status and Details
This page contains information about the status, approval and a summary of the changes from the previous version of the document. Please note that the Unit Head listed on this page is the current owner of this policy and may not reflect the University position/staff member who owned this policy at the time of publication.
Death Response Policy
Status
Current
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
1st January 2026
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
9th September 2028
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Vice-Chancellor and President
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes
General Counsel and University Secretary
The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date
16th December 2025
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Unit Head
Alphia Possamai-Inesedy
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Success
(02)97726321
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact
Nicole Church
Director, Wellbeing Services
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
Clause 14 - Deleted reference to Dean of the School and replaced with Faculty General Manager. Deleted reference to Senior HR Partner and replaced with Lead People and Culture Partner. Deleted reference to Schools/School and replaced with faculties/faculty. Deleted reference to Deputy Dean.
Clause 23 - Deleted reference to Executive Director, Campus Operations and replaced with Associate Director, Safety and Campus Delivery.
Clause 26 - Deleted reference to School Manager and replaced with Operations Manager. Deleted reference to Senior HR Partner and replaced with Lead People and Culture Partner.
Clauses Amended:Policy: 14, 23, 26
07/01/2026: Position name changed from Executive Director, Equity, Safety and Wellbeing (ED, ES&W) to Director, Wellbeing Services (Director, WS)