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

• National Home Doctor Service

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
• Hunter Women’s Centre

Services near Central Coast (Ourimbah)

• NSW Health Sexual Assault Centres (online list)
• Biala Cottage Sexual Assault Service

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)