UB has two policies which articulate ways in which UB supports its staff and students who are parents/carers/guardians.

The first is the Children in University Activities Policy. In this Policy UB recognises that there are occasions when allowing staff and students who are parents/carers/guardians to bring children to a University activity or location assists these staff and students to balance their work/study and caring responsibilities. However, in this Policy UB also recognises that, in a variety of situations, there are reasons why such access may need to be refused or limited. The accompanying Children in University Activities Procedure has been developed to help UB balance these needs and must be followed when staff or students wish to bring children to University activities.

The second is the Breastfeeding of Infants Policy. In this Policy UB articulates its commitment to policies and practices which support staff and students who wish to continue to breastfeed on their return to work or study. The accompanying Breastfeeding of Infants Procedure provides a framework for providing support and flexibility for breastfeeding mothers, in their transition back to study or work, and in their roles as parents.

Barbara Webb, Manager Equity and Equal Opportunity can provide advice and assistance in regard to these policies and procedures. Ext 9357 or b.webb@ballarat.edu.au .

Child care facilities are available at three of UB's campuses:

• The Student Association runs the Little Graduates Children's Centre at Mt Helen.
• UB runs the SMB Campus Children's Centre on the corner of Grant & Hickman Street, Ballarat
  - Tel: (03) 5327 8183
• Wimmera Uniting Care runs the University of Ballarat, Horsham Campus Child Care Centre on the Horsham Campus, on Bailey Street, Horsham
  -Tel: (03) 5362 2665.

UB also provides access to parent/breastfeeding rooms - in the Albert Coates Complex on the Mt Helen campus; in the Brewery complex on SMB campus; and in Building C on Horsham Campus.