{"id":46815,"date":"2026-03-25T09:42:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=46815"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:19:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:19:22","slug":"support-options-at-la-trobe-university-for-sexual-harm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/support-options-at-la-trobe-university-for-sexual-harm\/","title":{"rendered":"Support options at La Trobe for sexual harm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 Safer Community service<\/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) whether in person or online, you can contact Safer Community via the website<\/a>. The website also allows you to get in touch anonymously.<\/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<\/strong> offer free and confidential mental health and wellbeing support for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can talk to Wellbeing staff about the impact of sexual harm \u2014 including online or tech\u2011facilitated abuse \u2014 as well as a wide range of other concerns, such as family or relationship issues, study stress, lack of motivation, homesickness, or feeling low or anxious. Whatever\u2019s on your mind, support is available.<\/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 posters across campus sharing key messages about what sexual harm is, why it\u2019s never okay and how to seek help and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Trobe is currently running a five\u2011week awareness campaign, Safe and Respected at La Trobe<\/a><\/strong>, from 2 March to 3 April<\/strong>. The campaign aims to help prevent and respond to sexual harm and to guide students to the right support services. This work is part of La Trobe\u2019s ongoing commitment to creating a campus environment where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Respect at La Trobe Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can help create a safer, more respectful campus by taking part in Respect at La Trobe Training<\/strong>, building the skills and confidence to recognise and respond to harmful behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Leaders Training: Responding to Disclosures of Gender-Based Violence\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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