Promoting safe, respectful campus communities at Griffith University

All members of our University community have the right to be safe and feel safe, and be treated with respect, dignity and fairness. If you have experienced harassment, assault or other disrespectful behaviours, you are not alone and we are here to support you.

Sexual harassment and sexual assault, in all their forms, have no place at our University. We are committed to providing safe and inclusive communities, on-campus and online, which are free from harassment, bullying, discrimination and assault.  We encourage all members of the Griffith community to call out, report and seek support if disrespectful or harmful behaviours occur.

Accessing support

If you are in immediate danger, or in an emergency situation, call emergency services on 000 (triple zero) or 112 from a mobile phone.

If you are on any of our campuses and need help, you can also call the Campus Support Team (security) on freecall 1800 800 707.

For crises that do not require emergency services:

If you’ve experienced, seen or heard about concerning, threatening or inappropriate behaviour at Griffith, the Student Safety and Wellbeing team are available to help you find the support you need, and provide advice on your reporting options.

You may choose to contact our student counselling services during business hours on (07) 5552 9600. You can also contact the Griffith Mental Wellbeing Support Line 24 hours, 7 days a week on phone 1300 785 442 or text 0488 884 146.

Staff can access specialist domestic and family violence support via the workplace wellbeing and counselling program 24/7 on phone 1300 687 327. HDR students can access either student or staff counselling services.

National Student Safety Survey

Content warning: The linked web page contains discussion of sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you need support, a range of confidential resources are available to you.

At Griffith, findings from the National Student Safety Survey are being used to inform work under our Safe Campuses initiative, student safety and wellbeing services and our responses to student disclosures, reports and concerns.

Find out more about Safe Campuses and the NSSS

MATE Bystander Program

MATE is a primary prevention education program that focuses on the role of bystanders in our community.  Students and staff can complete the MATE Program online through Learning@Griffith.

MATE online modules

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Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to tackling global challenges around good health and equity and inclusion for all.