Student services

Respect at AU

Preventing gender-based violence, and building a university community that's safe, inclusive and respectful.

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Do you need urgent assistance?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, at risk of harm or needs urgent medical attention, call Triple Zero (000) for police, fire or ambulance. For a safety concern or a distressing incident on campus, call Adelaide University Security on 1800 500 911. It's one number for all campuses, answered 24/7.

Creating a safe, inclusive culture

Respect at AU is Adelaide University's gender-based violence prevention program. We're committed to building a university community where everyone's safe, included and treated respectfully – and where intimidating, abusive or threatening behaviour isn't tolerated.

By challenging the attitudes, norms and inequalities that make violence more likely, we aim to prevent violence before it starts. Alongside it, we're here to support you to recognise gender-based violence, to feel confident calling it out, and to find support when you need it.

Learn about respect and prevention

Start with what gender-based violence is and what drives it, what consent means, and what you can do when you see disrespect.

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Respectful relationships

Consent and boundaries with partners, friends and others. 

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Understanding gender-based violence

What it is, the forms it takes and the four drivers behind it.

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Bystander action

The 4Ds - four ways to step in safely when you see disrespect. 

Workshops and online learning

Online learning module

A short module on consent, bystander action and building a culture of respect. It takes about 45 minutes, and everyone who studies at the University completes it.

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Workshops on request

We run workshops for student groups, clubs, residences and teaching staff – bystander action, consent and respectful relationships. Tell us what your group needs and we'll arrange a session.

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Reporting options

You can report inappropriate behaviour to Adelaide University or an external body, whether it happened to you or you witnessed it.


Contact the Safer Community Unit

If you've experienced or witnessed harm or harassment at Adelaide University, including gender-based violence and sexual harm, the Safer Community Unit (formerly the Integrity Unit) offers reporting, access to support and safety planning.

 

External reporting options

South Australia Police

Report a crime, including sexual assault. Call 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

Australian Human Rights Commission

Advice on sex discrimination, sexual harassment and workplace sexual harassment.

National Student Ombudsman

A free, independent complaints service if you're unhappy with how the University handled your report.

Support options

Support is available at Adelaide University and from independent services across South Australia and nationally. Many offer 24-hour support, specialist counselling and culturally safe care. Most can be reached without a referral.


Free and confidential

Available to all currently enrolled students. Talk or text about anything if you're in a crisis.

Weekdays 5:00pm–9:00am

24 hours weekends and public holidays

Yarrow Place

1800 817 421 - free and confidential support for anyone aged 16 years and over at the time of experiencing rape or sexual assault.

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732 - national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling, 24 hours a day.

Women's Safety Services SA

Support for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.

Lifeline

13 11 14 - 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.

13YARN

13 92 76 - a culturally safe space to yarn for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

QLife

1800 184 527 - peer counselling for LGBTIQA+ people, their families and friends.

Mental Health Triage

13 14 65 - available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

SHINE SA

8300 5300 - sexual and reproductive health information, clinics and counselling.

With Respect

SHINE SA's family, domestic and sexual violence counselling service for LGBTIQA+ people.

eSafety Commissioner

Resources, tools and reporting options for online harm.

MensLine Australia

1300 78 99 78 - free 24/7 specialised counselling service supporting men, including those experiencing family and domestic violence.

Men's Referral Service

1300 766 491 - a counselling, information and referral service for men who chose violence and want to change. 

If your concern is something else

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Complaints and appeals

Academic and administrative complaints that aren't about behaviour.

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Academic support

Free support for academic writing, study skills, maths, statistics and academic English.