As a university community, we all have a responsibility to address unacceptable attitudes and behaviours. Deakin defines sexual harm as sexual assault, sexual harassment, and any behaviour of a sexual nature that may be a crime and/or constitute student or staff misconduct.
Our aim is to:
If you or any member of the University community has experienced sexual harm, we are here to support you. This applies to incidents that have happened recently or in the past, regardless of location (off campus, in a residence, online or on campus).
Download our Respect and Sexual Harm 2024 Plan (PDF, 1.3MB)
Download our Respect and Sexual Harm Prevention Report 2023 (PDF, 1MB)
We are working to continually improve and act on sexual harm. To date, we've:
SafeZone is a free app for all Deakin students and staff that connects you with our security team. It’s there for you to use in emergencies, if you require first aid or if you just need some help. Once activated, the app provides Deakin Security with your location so they can reach you as quickly as possible. Available on Apple and Android, it can be used 24/7 across all campuses.
The National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) forms part of an ongoing commitment from Australian universities to ensure student safety, prevent sexual harm and improve how we respond to and support those who have been affected.
If you're experiencing an emergency or have just experienced assault of any kind, call:
For free, confidential support, on or off campus, call:
Got a question or need more information? We're to help.
