Respect at Uni Week 2023
Monday 20 March–Friday 24 March
Join us for a range of activities, and help create safe and respectful communities.
#RespectAtUni
Participate in the upcoming Respect at Uni Week activities, and help create safe and respectful communities. Preventing gender-based violence starts with a culture of respect – now and always.
If you are in immediate danger, contact University Security on 03 8344 6666 or the police on 000
Events
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BBQ South Lawn
Tuesday 21 March, 12–2pmJoin us for a free BBQ and entertainment, and make your pledge to contribute to a respectful community and University.
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BBQ Southbank
Tuesday 21 March, 12–2pmJoin us for a free BBQ near the Southbank Red Shed, and make your pledge to contribute to a respectful community and University.
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Q&A with psycho-sexologist Chantelle Otten
Thursday 23 March, 3pm–4pmLearn about sexual wellness, consent and healthy intimate relationships from acclaimed psycho-sexologist Chantelle Otten.
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Consent matters
Consent Matters is an e-learning module with important information on sexual consent, tips for effective communication, and the skills needed to be an active bystander.
Make your pledge
How will you contribute to a respectful and safe community? Make your pledge!
Learn more about Respect at Uni Week
Victorian universities are joining forces to promote the importance of respect, equality and inclusion at our campuses, in online spaces and in our communities.
Our communities should be safe and free from violence. We’ll continue to improve our prevention of and response to sexual harassment and sexual assault, in line with the findings from the National Student Safety Survey.
If you are in immediate danger, contact University Security on 03 8344 6666 or the police on 000
University wellbeing and support services
Safer Community Program
The Safer Community Program provides confidential and trauma informed support to students who have experienced inappropriate, concerning, and threatening behaviour, including sexual misconduct. The program connects students to specialist services within and external to the University and helps them navigate and make informed decisions about formal reporting processes available at the University.
Counselling and psychological services
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offer free, confidential short-term counselling as well as mental health and wellbeing workshops, group programs, training and resources.
University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU)
The UMSU Sexual Harm and Response Coordinators work with the UMSU Advocacy service.
External services
1800 Respect (24/7)
Telephone: 1800 737 732
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7)
Telephone: 1800 806 292