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Gender-based violence is never okay. All students, staff and visitors have the right to feel safe and respected at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, and we will not tolerate any forms of gender-based violence or harmful behaviour.

If you have experienced or witnessed any type of gender-based violence at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, or been made to feel uncomfortable, frightened, intimidated or threatened, we're here to help, regardless of where and when this happened.

We offer a range of free and confidential support services, from counselling to medical help to impartial advice on the university's reporting process.

If you are unable to find a service right for you, please email the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Safeguarding and Student Safety Team at respectandsafety@acu.edu.au or speak to your local ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Safety Support Officer.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is committed to ensuring confidentiality and will not disclose any personal information unless required by law.

Support services

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Safeguarding and Student Safety Team

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

T: 0476 852 735

E: respectandsafety@acu.edu.au

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Counselling

If students have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment, or just need someone to talk to, we offer free counselling. All our counsellors are social workers or psychologists with counselling and mental health experience.

Learn more

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Safety Support Network

We have dedicated staff members who are trained in receiving disclosures from students and supporting those students through the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø processes. Safety Support Officers can also support staff who are helping students through a disclosure.

Contact a Safety Support Officer

Off-campus support services

View a list of specialists in your area who can offer support.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Medical Centres

Our on-campus medical centres in Brisbane and Melbourne offer services that would be provided by a local doctor.

Contact medical centres

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Student Advocacy Service

This service can help students navigate university policies and procedures, as well as help them submit a formal report to the university.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Campus Ministry

Our Campus Ministry staff provide pastoral care and wellbeing support to students and staff. Talk with a pastoral associate on your campus.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø International

If you are an international student and prefer to speak with someone who understands your specific needs, contact your International Student Adviser.

Acacia EAP

Our staff provides counselling and health and wellbeing resources to help staff and their immediate family proactively enhance wellbeing.

Need to make a report?

Report an incident of gender-based violence or other harmful behaviour using our online form.

Alternatively, if you're a student you may choose to email respectandsafety@acu.edu.au instead or call the Safeguarding and Student Safety team on 0476 852 735 (in standard business hours)*.

If you're a staff member you may choose to email Staffrespectandsafety@acu.edu.au, or call a Safety and Wellbeing Consultant on 0476 852 735 (in standard business hours)*.