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Content Note: The following article contains sensitive content, including themes of sexual harm. This may be distressing for some people. Visit\u202f <\/em>Safer Community<\/em><\/a>\u202f or\u202f <\/em>Wellbeing Services<\/em><\/a> to seek support as needed.<\/em>\u202f In an emergency call Triple Zero: 000 (0 000 on University phones) and if on campus also call Campus Security on 03 9479 2222 (x2222 from University phones)<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexual harm is never ok.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

….but support is always available.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know that\u202fsexual harm is common in Australian universities<\/a>. We also know that some students don\u2019t understand what sexual harm is, and don\u2019t know where to report or seek support if they witness or experience it.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At La Trobe, we have free, confidential support services and safe reporting options if you have experienced sexual harm yourself, witness something or concerned about someone else.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who are Safer Community?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La Trobe\u2019s\u202f Safer Community<\/a>\u202fservice<\/strong> is a free and confidential support and reporting service for all La Trobe students and staff. If you witness or experience inappropriate, threatening or concerning behaviour including sexual harm, in physical or online spaces please visit the\u202fSafer Community website<\/a>\u202fto contact the service. You can also use the website to contact Safer Community anonymously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know what to expect<\/strong> when you contact Safer Community? Visit \u202fWhat to expect when you contact Safer Community.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want to know what to expect<\/strong> when you contact Safer Community? Visit What to expect when you contact Safer Community.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who are Wellbeing Services?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wellbeing Services<\/a>\u202foffer free and confidential mental health and wellbeing support services for students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students can talk to Wellbeing staff about the impact of sexual harm including online or tech facilitated abuse, or other things like family issues, relationships, stress about university, lack of motivation, stress at home, homesickness, feeling low or anxious, etc. Whatever issues you want to talk about! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Safe and Respected at La Trobe Campaign<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may have seen the campaign online and on posters across campus \u2013 on pillars, bulletin boards, cafes, libraries and on footpaths at Bundoora and Bendigo. The posters have key messages outlining what sexual harm is, that sexual harm is never ok, and how to seek help and support.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign aims to help prevent and respond to sexual harm and inform students of reporting and support options. This is part of La Trobe\u2019s commitment to create a campus environment where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get involved and build your skills through Respect at La Trobe Training!<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can play an active role in creating a safer, more respectful campus by joining Responding to Disclosures training. The training is delivered by students, for students<\/strong>– in a one-hour session building the skills and confidence to recognize and respond to harmful behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Leaders Training: Responding to Disclosures of Gender-Based Violence  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This workshop will equip student leaders with the skills to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n