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Affected by gendered violence?

Considering what to do

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Are you at immediate risk of harm?

ForÌýimmediate emergency assistance call Police, Ambulance, Fire (000) or UNSW Security (9385 6666). If you needÌýto talk to someone right now contact theÌý24ÌýhourÌýserviceÌýÌý(1800 737 732).Ìý

Behaviour that amounts to sexual assault or sexual harassment is not accepted at UNSW.

If you have been affected by gendered violence, you might like to consider the following steps to receive support or make a report at UNSW.

  • You have control of what action you take (including no action), and you can change your mind.  You do not have toÌýdecideÌýquickly. ItÌýis important you make the decision that is right for you.  You might want to speak to someone you trust about whatÌýaction to take;Ìýhere are some options you may wish to consider:ÌýÌý

    • AnonymouslyÌýmake a reportÌýthrough theÌý
    • Ask someone to make a report via the UNSW Gendered Violence Portal on your behalfÌý
    • Call UNSW Security onÌý9385 6666Ìý
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    • Report to the Police by calling 000Ìý
    • Talk toÌýaÌýUNSW First Responder,Ìýprofessional or someone else you trustÌýbefore deciding what action feels right for you
    • Take no action.

    Remember, what has happened to you is not your fault. It is your choice to decide when or if you will access support,ÌýandÌýwhetherÌýyou will make a formalÌýreport. UNSW hasÌýpolicies and procedures in place to support youÌý– when you are ready.ÌýÌý

  • If you feel able,Ìýyou may like to discuss whatÌýhas happened with someone that you trust – a friend, family member, someone atÌýUNSW, aÌýFirst ResponderÌý–Ìýor seekÌýprofessionalÌýadvice.Ìý

    You can accessÌýcounsellingÌýsupport from the following services:Ìý

      • free service available Monday – FridayÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to students residing in Australia.ÌýÌý
      • free serviceÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to UNSW staff and their families.
    • Outside UNSW
      • you may prefer to seek support fromÌýcounselling servicesÌýoutside ofÌýthe university.

  • If you are approached byÌýsomeone forÌýadvice and support in relation to sexual assault, sexual harassment or gendered violence we can help you.

    You can access counselling support from these services:Ìý

      • free service available Monday – FridayÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to students residing in Australia.ÌýÌý
      • free serviceÌýthat offersÌýprofessional advice to UNSW staff and their families.
    • Outside UNSW
      • you may prefer to seek support fromÌýcounselling servicesÌýoutside ofÌýthe university.

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