Providing easy to access information for disclosures of disrespectful and harmful behaviour
If disrespectful or harmful behaviour has occurred, there are simple ways to access clear information about your options.
Who are Respect Officers and how can they help?
Respect Officers are trained staff who can provide initial information and help you understand your options if you’ve experienced or witnessed disrespectful or harmful behaviour.
They offer a safe, supportive first point of contact and can point you toward appropriate university processes and support pathways.
It’s easy to speak with a trained Respect Officer to explore available information to understand possible next steps in a safe and supportive way.
Respect Officers operate in two specialty streams, Harassment and Discrimination Contact Officers and SASH (Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment) Responders.
Other support options
If you have experienced disrespectful behaviour, information and support is available.
Student Safety and Wellbeing will listen impartially to your concerns, help you find the support you need, and provide advice on your reporting options.
Student Wellbeing and Accessibility provides a range of health, medical, counselling, wellbeing and pastoral care services.
The Counsellor, Violence Response and Prevention provides priority access to priority counselling appointments for students who have been impacted by violence and sexual harm.
Workplace wellbeing and counselling program is a free and confidential resource available for all employees and their immediate family.
HDR candidates are able to access the student and workplace wellbeing and counselling services.
Definitions
What constitutes sexual assault, sexual harassment, sex discrimination and other types of harm?