Affected by gendered violence?
Considering what to do.
Behaviour that amounts to sexual assault or sexual harassment is not accepted at 91É«ÇéƬ.
If you have been affected by gendered violence, you might like to consider the following steps to receive support or make a report at 91É«ÇéƬ.
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You have control of what action you take (including no action), and you can change your mind.  You do not have toÌýdecideÌýquickly. ItÌýis important you make the decision that is right for you.  You might want to speak to someone you trust about whatÌýaction to take;Ìýhere are some options you may wish to consider:ÌýÌý
- AnonymouslyÌýmake a reportÌýthrough theÌý
- Ask someone to make a report via the 91É«ÇéƬ Gendered Violence Portal on your behalfÌý
- Call 91É«ÇéƬ Security onÌý9385 6666Ìý
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- Report to the Police by calling 000Ìý
- Talk toÌýaÌý91É«ÇéƬ First Responder,Ìýprofessional or someone else you trustÌýbefore deciding what action feels right for you
- Take no action.
Remember, what has happened to you is not your fault. It is your choice to decide when or if you will access support,ÌýandÌýwhetherÌýyou will make a formalÌýreport. 91É«ÇéƬ hasÌýpolicies and procedures in place to support youÌý– when you are ready.ÌýÌý
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If you feel able,Ìýyou may like to discuss whatÌýhas happened with someone that you trust – a friend, family member, someone atÌý91É«ÇéƬ, aÌýFirst ResponderÌý–Ìýor seekÌýprofessionalÌýadvice.Ìý
You can accessÌýcounsellingÌýsupport from the following services:Ìý
- free service available Monday – FridayÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to students residing in Australia.ÌýÌý
- free serviceÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to 91É«ÇéƬ staff and their families.
- Outside 91É«ÇéƬ
- you may prefer to seek support fromÌýcounselling servicesÌýoutside ofÌýthe university.
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If you are approached byÌýsomeone forÌýadvice and support in relation to sexual assault, sexual harassment or gendered violence we can help you.
You can access counselling support from these services:Ìý
- free service available Monday – FridayÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to students residing in Australia.ÌýÌý
- free serviceÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to 91É«ÇéƬ staff and their families.
- Outside 91É«ÇéƬ
- you may prefer to seek support fromÌýcounselling servicesÌýoutside ofÌýthe university.