Content note: The following article contains sensitive content, including themes of sexual harm. This may be distressing for some people. Visit Safer Community or Wellbeing Services to seek support as needed.
From 23 to 27 March 2026, all Victorian universities will come together for Respect Week at Uni, a shared, sector-wide commitment to promote respect, equality and inclusion across campuses, online spaces and communities.
Respect Week at La Trobe is part of the Respect at La Trobe program. It highlights the University’s ongoing work to prevent gender-based violence and sexual harm. This work is guided by the Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence Action Plan 2026-2029.
As students, Respect Week at La Trobe is an opportunity to pause, reflect and have honest conversations about “respect” and the kind of campus culture we want to create and be a part of.
Take a look below to find out how you can get involved on-campus or online.
What’s on at La Trobe
- Respect Week at La Trobe Re-Orientation
Join us during Respect Week and stop by our stall for a fun lucky dip. Prizes are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis, so come early and win some exciting prizes. Find more campus-specific information here.
- The Respect at La Trobe website
Launching this Respect Week, the Respect at La Trobe website is the central hub for initiatives that build your wellbeing and prevent harm – things like strengthening mental health and preventing gender-based violence. There’s information on training, campaigns and resources that give you the knowledge and skills to create lasting positive change.
Tell us what “respect” means to you though this Padlet.
- Attend Respect Training
Access a range of free and evidence-based training to promote a respectful La Trobe Community. Build skills and knowledge that you can use in everyday life and put on your resume.
The Safe and Respected at La Trobe Campaign
The Safe and Respected at La Trobe campaign runs from 2 March – 3 April, focused on preventing sexual harm and raising awareness of support services across our university.
During this time, you may see campaign posters and digital messages across campus, highlighting what sexual harm is, reinforcing that it is never acceptable and outlining how to access help and support.
View the campaign website to learn more about the campaign and understand support options.
Supports at La Trobe:
- If you require immediate assistance, please call Campus Security on 03 9479 2222 (x2222 from University phones) or 000 (0 000 on University phones).
- Safer Community Service is a free and confidential support service for all La Trobe students and staff. If you witness or experience inappropriate, threatening or concerning behaviour, please visit the Safer Community website to contact the service. You can use the website to contact Safer Community anonymously.
- Connect with La Trobe’s Wellbeing Services, including Student Wellbeing Connect.
- Out-of-hours mental health and wellbeing support can be accessed anytime 24 hours a day by calling 1300 146 307 or texting 0488 884 100.
Want to talk to someone outside of La Trobe? Here are some external supports:
- 1800 RESPECT: National sexual assault, domestic, family violence counselling service. Tel: 1800 737 732
- ESafety Commissioner: Information and reporting about online abuse.
- CASACV: Trauma-informed counselling, advocacy and support for students who have experienced sexual assault.
- NCASA: Sexual assault service located in Heidelberg. An NCASA counsellor also visits the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus weekly and can be accessed through Health Wellbeing and Inclusion. Tel: 03 9496 2369
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line: Crisis response, support and advocacy for people who have experienced sexual violence. After Hours Tel: 1800 806 292
- Djirra: Support for Aboriginal women and particularly to Aboriginal people experiencing family violence. Tel: 1800 105 3030
- Daisy app: Connecting women who are experiencing or have experienced sexual assault, and domestic and family violence to services in their state and the local area.
- QLife: Counselling for LGBTIQ people, by LGBTIQ people. Tel: 1800 184 527
- Men’s Line: Free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationships, stress, and wellbeing. Tel: 1300 78 99 78