Education and Awareness
We are offering education and awareness training to all areas of the University.
If you wish to learn more about legal, risk, complianceÌýor insurance issues, we can tailor a session for you and your team. Sessions are generally held in the Legal & Risk basement meeting room (B03 Mitchell Building) however, arrangements can be made to hold a session in an alternative location.ÌýA training sessionÌýcan range from 1 hour to a half-day workshop. Please note that presenters generally require a minimum of 3 attendees to run a session. To inquire about a training session for your area, please emailÌýthe Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
What we can help you with
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Competition and Consumer Law
Contact us to arrange a tailored information session onÌýCompetition & Consumer Law. WeÌýwillÌýprovide an overview of the Competition and Consumer Act (unfair competition and trade practices), focussing on misleading and deceptive conduct and making accurate representations to student and business markets.
The following resources are also available:- Competition & Consumer 101
- Competition and Consumer Law Compliance Manual
- Australian Consumer Law (Legal and Risk Integrity webpage)
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
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Contract Management
Contact us to arrange as session onÌýContract Management. WeÌýwillÌýintroduce the concept of University contracting and explain the processes associated with the development, negotiation, formalisation, registration and ongoing management of agreements entered into on behalf of the University. We can also provide training sessions outlining how toÌýuse the University Contracts Register.Ìý
There are also a number of resources available:- Contract Management Handbook
- Standard Form Contracts (Templates)
- Contracts FAQ
- University Contracts Register
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
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Fraud and Corruption Control
Contact us to arrange a session on Fraud & Corruption Control. We willÌýintroduce the concept of workplace fraud & corruption and outline what toÌýdo if fraudulent or corrupt behaviour is suspected. The session will also includeÌýinformation about Whistleblowers Protection.
The following resources are also available:- Ìý(Staff only)
- FAQs for Reporting to the Office for Public Integrity
- ICAC resources for Public Officers
- Integrity & Public Accountability Website
- Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 101
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- University Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity
- Whistleblower Protection
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
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Freedom of Information
We offer advice and support including information sessions to help you understand how Freedom of Information requests are managed at the University.
The following resources are also available:
If you would like to know more about making orÌýprocessing FOI requests contact:
The Freedom of Information Officer
Legal and Risk Branch
The ³ÉÈË´óƬ SA 5005
foi@adelaide.edu.auÌýor (08) 8313 5804 -
Legal Compliance
Contact us if you would like some support with understanding and/or managing your Legal Compliance obligations. WeÌýwill provide an overview of Legal Compliance at the University, introduce the University's Legal Compliance Framework and provide an opportunity to discuss Legal Compliance implications specific to your local area.
The following resources are also available:- Legal Compliance Handbook
- Ìý(Staff only)
- Legal Compliance FAQs
- Legislation Directory
- Register Non-compliances
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
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Risk Management
Contact us to discuss risks, or forÌýassistanceÌýin understanding risk management. We will introduce the concept of risk management and how it relates to the University, outline the tools and resources available to staff to help better manage risk and explain the responsibilities all staff haveÌýin being risk aware. Sessions are available on the University Risk Register - we will outline the basic use of the register and discuss local use of the tool.
The following resources are also available:- Risk Management Website
- Risk Management Framework
- Risk Management Framework Diagrams
- Risk Appetite Table
- University Risk Matrix
- University Risk RegisterÌý
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
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Travel Insurance
Contact us if you are arranging a study tour and would like to arrange a travel briefing session. We will provideÌýan overview of the University’s travel policy, who to contact in an emergency, how to make a claimÌýand what to registerÌýwith Study Overseas.
Refer to our Travel Insurance webpage for travel insurance documents and important information for staff and students who are travelling on behalf of the University.
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
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Trusts and Bequests
Contact usÌýto arrange a tailored information session on the administration of University trusts and bequests. We can design a session suitable for needs, whether about writing and approving rules, endowment fund distributions, University policies and procedures, the application of the Trustees Act and Cy Pres Applications, or the establishment of prizes and scholarships.
The following resources are also available:- Prizes & Scholarships Guidelines
- Endowed Prize Variation Process Flowchart
- Endowed Prize Variation Checklist
- Trusts & Bequests Website
- Trustee Act 101
- "What is a Cy Pres" Information Sheet
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.
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University Insurance and Your Role
Contact us for an information session about the University's Insurance. WeÌýwillÌýprovide an overview of the insurance program, the design and renewal process, claims management and notifiable events.
There are also a number of resources available:- Insurance Website
- Insurance Certificates and Guides
- Claims and Notifiable Event Reporting
- Insurance FAQs
To arrange a training session please email the Legal & Risk Helpdesk.