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 harm and gender-based violence, 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, assault and other harms. We encourage all members of the Griffith community to call out, report and seek support if disrespectful or harmful behaviours occur.
Respect and consent
Explore the foundations of healthy relationships through modules, workshops and resources. Register for upcoming workshops.
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.
Responding to a disclosure?
Find information and resources to help you respond effectively and provide pathways for referral
Information for students and staff
Students
- Student Safety and Wellbeing
- Counsellor, Violence Response and Prevention
- Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing
- Safety and security on campus
- Online safety - eSafety Commissioner
- After-hours support
- Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Policy
- Student Reports of Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Harm Procedure
- National Student Ombudsman
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.
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.