Respect at Uni Week
Do you know what respectful relationships look like? ‘Respect’ is a word we hear a lot and it’s one of Deakin’s core values.
Relationships can be complicated, so that’s why we’re embracing ‘Respect at Uni Week’. We think it’s up to all of us to create a physical and online environment that’s nurturing, safe and supportive for everyone.
We’re keen to promote the importance of respect, inclusion, and the prevention of sexual harm in our campuses, online spaces, and broader communities. Check out the range of events on offer at Deakin during Respect at Uni Week!
Contribute to our pledge wall
Preventing gender-based violence starts with a culture of respect – now and always. Share your answer to the question 'What does Respect mean to you?' on our pledge wall to help make our communities safer.
Complete our Respect at Deakin module
'Respect, belong, thrive at Deakin' is a short course with information, resources and quizzes to help you navigate challenges at uni, work, home and in the community.
'Respect, belong, thrive at Deakin' is a short course with information, resources and quizzes to help you navigate challenges at uni, work, home and in the community.
2025 events
Support at Deakin
- Our health and wellbeing services include counselling, medical services, disability support and spiritual wellbeing.
- Our Safer Community team provides support with sexual assault, sexual harassment or family violence (recent, historical and either on- or off-campus).
- Meet the standards of the Deakin community. The Student Rights and Responsibilities and Student Code of Conduct outline the standards of behaviour which underpin your enrolment at Deakin. Please take them seriously.
External support
- 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) provides 24/7 information, counselling and support for people affected by family violence and sexual harm.
- In an emergency, always call Victoria Police on Triple Zero (000).
- inTouch (1800 755 988) provides services, programs and responses to family violence for migrants and those on temporary visas.
- Djirra (1800 105 303) offers practical support in preventing and addressing family violence in Aboriginal communities.
- Orange Door provides help for people who are experiencing family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Rainbow Door is a free support service for the LGBTIQA+ community.
- 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) provides 24/7 information, counselling and support for people affected by family violence and sexual harm.
- In an emergency, always call Victoria Police on Triple Zero (000).
- inTouch (1800 755 988) provides services, programs and responses to family violence for migrants and those on temporary visas.
- Djirra (1800 105 303) offers practical support in preventing and addressing family violence in Aboriginal communities.
- Orange Door provides help for people who are experiencing family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Rainbow Door is a free support service for the LGBTIQA+ community.
Explore more resources
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Challenging friendships and interpersonal conflict
Interpersonal conflict is common in friendships and occurs when two people have different views, interests or goals.
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Coming out
Coming out is when a person accepts their sexual orientation or gender identity and wants to share it with others.
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Consent
Sex without consent is sexual assault and is against the law. Do you know what ‘consent’ means?
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Respectful relationships
A respectful relationship is made up of mutual respect, good communication, trust, honesty and understanding.