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This webpage, and the documents and webpages it links to, contain information about gendered violence which may be triggering for survivors. If you would like to discuss anything that this report brings up for you, please phone 1800Respect, the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling and information service on 1800 737 732 or visit their website.

UNSW is committed to preventing and responding to reports of gendered violence.

Decades of international and national advocacy by students have brought recognition that sexual harassment and sexual assault are common experiences for university students. The release of the 2017 Australian Human Rights Commission Report Change the Course, provided an empirical basis for more targeted, ongoing activities, directed at addressing and preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment at UNSW.

  • UNSW is committed to the transparency of preventing and responding to reports of gendered violence.

    The 2023 Gendered Violence Prevention and Response Annual Report provides a compressive overview of efforts and outcomes in creating a safe and respectful campus environment, including the number of reports made to the gendered violence portal.

  • UNSW is committed to the transparency of preventing and responding to reports of gendered violence.

    In its mission to ensure that respect and integrity underpin the pursuit of knowledge at UNSW, the Conduct and Integrity Office in the Division of Planning and Assurance has published its third annual report on gendered violence prevention and response at UNSW.

    The 2022 Report includes background to UNSW's efforts to prevent and respond to gendered violence, the University's prevention strategy, reporting numbers from the gendered violence reporting portal, support services, key achievements, and priorities for future improvements.

  • UNSW is committed to preventing and responding to reports of gendered violence.

    Decades of international and national advocacy by students have brought recognition that sexual harassment and sexual assault are common experiences for university students. The release of the 2021 National Student Safety Survey and Respect at Work report, has provided empirical basis for continued activities, directed at addressing and preventing gendered violence at UNSW.

  • UNSW is committed to preventing and responding to reports of gendered violence.

    Decades of international and national advocacy by students have brought recognition that sexual harassment and sexual assault are common experiences for university students. The release of the 2020 National Student Safety Survey and Respect at Work report, has provided empirical basis for continued activities, directed at addressing and preventing gendered violence at UNSW.

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Gendered violence

Report an incident of sexual assault or harassment, whether you have been directly affected, are a witness to an incident or a support person.

FAQs

While there is increased conversation about gendered violence many of us don’t know how it occurs, what to do if it does, and how we can prevent it. Here are answers to some common questions.

Support

Find the right person or service to give you the support and advice you need. There are many people and services who can help you along the path to recovery from experiences of sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you are not sure what to do - you can talk to someone from one of the free and confidential services.