Sexual Harassment / Assault

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Sexual Harassment or Assault

Sexual harassment and assault can be traumatising. It can happen on and off campus regardless of gender. If you have experienced sexual harassment or assault, you may feel confused, powerless, shameful, and distressed of varying degrees. The most important thing we would like you to know is that it was not your fault. It can be very difficult to talk about the experience. Yet, you deserve support and understanding. 

What to do

Nothing is more important than your personal safety. If the incident has just taken place or/and you feel unsafe, call the Police (24 hours) at 999 to seek urgent help. If the incident happens on campus, you can call the Security Control Centre (24 hours) at 3917 2882 for assistance. You may need medical care for evidentiary examination or healthcare advice.

If you are unsure whether you want to report the incident to the Police or the Security Officer, you can consider consulting any of the following units on campus for assistance:

Equal Opportunity Unit (Tel) 3917-5115
Counselling and Person Enrichment (Tel) 3917-8388

You may want to go with a friend or family member when reporting the case so that they can support you during the process. 

Please also refer to Handling Sexual Harassment: A Guide for Staff and Students.

Support services in the community

Sexual Harassment / Assault