Emergencies

Emergencies

For life threatening emergencies, dial 000, then call +61 7 4631 2222 or ext. 2222. For all other emergencies, phone +61 7 4631 2222 or ext. 2222.

SafeZone

SafeZone is a personal safety mobile application, allowing registered users a quick and easy means of raising an alert for assistance. It is a free app available to all UniSQ staff and students on both Apple and Android devices that connects you directly with the University's Campus Security team or Emergency Services. Instructions for downloading the app can be found here.

Emergency procedures

The following emergency procedures outline the steps for managing a range of emergency situations. 

• Campus Emergency Procedures
• Emergency Procedures Manual 
• Emergency Procedure 
• Incident and Hazard Reporting and Investigation Procedure

Emergency maps

Details of emergency assembly points for the University's three main campuses are available:

• Toowoomba emergency map
• Springfield emergency map
• Ipswich emergency map

We also have a number of Emergency Call Points on each of the campus location maps.

Bushfire management plans

Bushfire management plans are available for the following locations.

• Mt Kent
• Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT)
• Ravensbourne

Training 

Emergency preparedness training is available through MyStaffDesk. This platform is restricted to UniSQ employees.

• Annual Compliance Training: Learning Module - Employee Safety (includes topics on Health, Safety and Wellbeing; and Fire and Emergency Response)
• Fire extinguisher Training 
• Lockdown Procedures
• Warden Training

Artefacts

The following artefacts provide supplementary information about the University's emergency preparedness. Some links may be restricted to UniSQ employees. 

• Enterprise Services Communication (ESC) - Escape. Hide. Tell video (3 min, 43 secs)
• Escape.Hide.Tell (Australian National Security)