Support
Talking to someone
If you, or someone you know, have experienced sexually based assault or harassment, you can talk with a professional and/or someone that you trust to get support, advice or suggestions on what you can do. This is not something that you have to cope with on your own. There are a number of free and confidential services available.
If you require the services of a translator please contact Campus Care.
If you have current concerns about your safety or the safety of others:
- Police - 000 (Emergency Only) 24hr / 7day
- Campus Security – (02) 4921 5888 24hr/7day
- Campus Care - (02) 4921 8600 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
24/7 Helplines for information and support
- NSW Rape Crisis Centre is the 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling service for anyone in NSW - men and women - who has experienced or is at risk of sexual assault. Phone: 1800 424 017
Support at University of Newcastle
- Counselling - free confidential counselling sessions
- Online Counselling - confidential sessions with a counsellor via Skype, phone, or Blackboard Collaborate
- UON Health Services - Make a confidential appointment with a doctor at Callaghan Campus or Central Coast Campus
- UON After-hours Crisis Support Line - Ph: 1300 653 007; SMS: 0488 884 165, operates 5pm-9am weekdays, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays
General Medical Support
Services near Newcastle (Callaghan)
- NSW Health Sexual Assault Centres (online list)
- Newcastle Sexual Assault Service
- Upper Hunter Sexual Assault Unit
- Hunter Women’s Health Centre
Services near Central Coast (Ourimbah)
Services in Sydney
- NSW Health Sexual Assault Centres (online list)
- Sydney Women’s Counselling Service
- Birchtree Centre, Glebe
- NSW Women’s Health Centres (online list)
Services in Port Macquarie
- Port Macquarie Sexual Assault Service (also known as Port Macquarie Community Health Centre)