Security
About UOW Security
Our role is to protect people and property on University properties. UOW Security operates in Wollongong 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year and responds to the Wollongong Campus, Innovation Campus and Student Accommodation and business activity across Wollongong.
UOW engages security contractors for the regional and metropolitan campuses. UOW Security also provides support and assistance to these campuses as needed.
Contacting UOW Security
Emergencies
Step 1: Contact UOW Security on 4221 4900 (ext 214900), or raise an Emergency Alert, a First Aid Alert or Help call using SafeZone or dial #1 at any Security telephone.
Step 2: Dial Triple Zero, 000 for Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance.
For general enquiries and safety escorts
Contact UOW Security on 4221 4555 (ext 214555) or dial #3 from any campus security telephone.
Email: [email protected]
Mobile Telephone: 0407 287 750
Fax: 4221 3287
Call Centre support
All telephones are supported by a third party call centre service. Please leave your name, a brief message and a contact number or your location where a Security Officer may meet you. A Security Officer will respond to your call.
Safe and respectful communities
UOW Security contribute to supporting a safe and respectful community.
Safe and respectful communitiesSexual harassment and assault support
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Download SafeZone
SafeZone is UOW Security's mobile app and is the quickest way to contact Security. All UOW Campus locations are covered by the app.
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Security and safety
Learn more about how to stay safe and protect your property.
Do you know what to do in an emergency at UOW?
Staying safe in Wollongong
This video provides important information for students about how to stay safe in Wollongong
More NSW Police videos prepared for students by studentsStaff safety awareness zone
Information for UOW Staff about security and safety procedures.
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UOW Security licensing
University of Wollongong
Master Licence No: 407370903
NSW Security Industry Act 1997
Note: UOW's approved Security Contractor is SNP Security
Master Licence M/L No: 400674602