There is no place for gendered violence at UNSW. Sadly, we know that it can and does happen and comes in many forms, ranging from intrusive comments, offensive language and imagery, harassment and physical assault. We want you to know that if you do experience gendered violence, we take this very seriously and support is available at the GV Portal.
When you make a report, you'll be connected with a mental health clinician from the Gendered Violence Response team.
So, what does gendered violence look like?
Gendered violence encompasses sexual harassment, sexual assault and relationship violence, and includes behaviours such as:
- Asking intrusive questions about someone's private life
- Making unwanted comments about someone's appearance
- Sexist language and jokes
- Victim blaming
- Sharing nude or sexual images without consent
- Stalking
- Unwanted contact and touching
- Pressuring someone into close or physical situations
- Controlling a partner's social interactions, finances or activities.
We're here to listen to you, discuss your options and provide you with tailored support.
There are multiple ways we can support you and help keep you safe, including:
- Providing internal counselling with clinicians who specialise in gendered violence
- Connecting you with external services
- Guiding you through UNSW's complaints process
- Arranging adjustments to help you continue your studies
- Discussing safety measures in your courses and on campus
- Helping you create a personal safety plan
- Providing basic information about processes when engaging with the police and criminal justice system.
Whether your issue is big or small, on-campus or off-campus, we believe you and we're here to help. We're all responsible for creating a safe and respectful community at UNSW and ensuring that we foster an inclusive and respectful environment conducive to the wellbeing of all people.
Read our Code of Conduct and Values for more.