Where to get help
If you have experienced concerning or unwanted behaviour or need help, we encourage you to report or with us so we can support you.
At UniSQ, we offer a number of free, confidential services to support your academic and personal success, including counselling, welfare, and multi-faith support. Appointments are available on-campus face-to-face, over the phone, or via video-conferencing depending on your preference. Support options may also include referral to relevant resources or services in the community.
UniSQ security staff are available 24/7 at all UniSQ campuses. Our security staff are approachable and trained in:
- responding to distress
- First Aid
- responding to sexual assault and sexual harassment
- as LGBTQIA+ allies
Security staff conduct regular patrols of all campuses and monitor UniSQ CCTV footage 24/7. Located at key points, across all UniSQ campuses, there are emergency call points, that connect you directly with the security team.
They are also available to escort staff and students anywhere within the campus grounds at any time.
Find out more about UniSQ security.
UniSQ staff can access a range of support if they are experiencing or witnessing unwanted, concerning or inappropriate behaviours. Staff should also report or .
If the concerns are relating to another staff member, employees can speak with their line manager or the .
Employees may access the for free confidential and professional advice, counselling and referral services for themselves and their immediate family members.
There are many health, welfare and community based organisations across Australia that can provide support
- domestic and family violence advocacy, legal and other support services listed for each State and Territory in Australia.
To better understand what coercive control is, how to navigate community supports and the legal system, complete these two free online modules:
is Australia’s most extensive and up to date database of health, welfare and community support services. You can easily search for local services by typing in a keyword and location (I.e. sexual assault Toowoomba or counselling 4300) into the search bar.
(Phone: 1800 737 732) is the National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. It is a confidential online and telephone counselling, information and referral service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(Phone: 13 11 14) is a national service providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
(Phone: 1300 78 99 78) is a telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way. Available 7 days a week.
can support survivors of sexual assault in two ways.
- You can complete an where you can stay anonymous and share as much information as you are comfortable with the police. The police will not investigate or start any court or judicial processes. They will keep the information on file and may use some information in other prosecutions against an offender.
- You can complete a which will be investigated by the police and may result in court and judicial processes. You can also report sexual assaults over the phone or in person at your local police station.