Respect at Uni
Everyone has the right to feel safe and respected when they are on our campuses or engaging with our University
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The University of Newcastle is committed to creating a safe and respectful culture on our campuses, in our online spaces and in our wider community.
We believe everyone has a right to live free from sexual assault, sexual harassment, violence, abuse and disrespect. All members of our community have a role to play in creating a culture of respect and helping to change unacceptable behaviour.
Sexual harm
Sexual harm results from behaviour of a sexual nature that causes a person to feel uncomfortable, frightened, distressed, intimidated, or injured (either physically or psychologically).
Sexual harm may be caused by physical, verbal, visual or online interactions and behaviour of a sexual nature that are non-consensual and unwanted. Campus Care manages all reports of sexual harm reported by students to the University. Campus Care will listen to you and help you to find options that are right for you, even if that means doing nothing. You can report incidents of sexual harm to the University via the online forms below or by contacting Campus Care directly.
Report Sexual Harm
Report to Campus Care
Report Sexual Harm Anonymously
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Reporting to the police
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Looking out for one another
We all have a part to play in creating a safe and respectful community. If you witness behaviour that you think could cause someone to harm themselves or others, you can report it online or directly to Campus Care. We take a sensitive and coordinated approach to managing incidents of concerning behaviour.
When you need help
If you have experienced sexual harm, violence, abuse or discrimination and need support, we are here to help. There are a range of free services, both at university and in the community that we can help you to access.
Uni supports
We provide a range of safe, supportive and inclusive free services for students, including consultations with a Wellbeing Advisor, face-to-face and online counselling appointments, and after-hours phone support.
External supports
There are a wide range of external supports for people who experience a variety of harms including sexual harm, family violence and discrimination. Services are available for people with diverse needs including people with disability, those who are gender and sexuality diverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and women living with family violence.
ALLY Network
The ALLY Network aims to create a more inclusive culture at the University by promoting greater visibility and awareness of those who are diverse in their sex characteristics, gender and/or sexuality. Members of the ALLY network receive education and training that equips them to be allies for our LGBTIQA+ community.
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Training and education
Education and training help prevent sexual harm, and other forms of violence, discrimination, harassment and abuse and create a culture of safety and respect. All students at the University of Newcastle must complete the Consent Matters Module as a condition of their enrolment.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.