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Consent means freely and voluntarily agreeing to sexual activity. It also means taking responsibility for ensuring the other person is comfortable and agrees to engage in sexual activity with you.

If someone is manipulated, threatened or forced into sex, or any sexual activity, or they are so intoxicated that they don’t know what is going on, then they are notÌý³¦´Ç²Ô²õ±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²Ô²µ.Ìý

Each and every time you do anything sexual, whether it's touching and kissing or having sex, you must always have the other person's consent. Never assume that a person is consenting because they have previously said yes,Ìýbecause of the way they act or dress, or for any other reason. Consent can be withdrawn at any time during a sexual encounter.

Unsure if the other person is consenting? Not sure if you've read the signs right? JustÌýask them. It's always better to be sure that the other person really wants to go ahead, than to realise later that they actually weren't into it. All students and staff are encouraged to complete theÌýConsent Matters Training.

Ìýprovides some great information if you're still not clear about consent and how it works.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýdefines what constitutes sexual harassment.Ìý

°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýwebsiteÌýprovides some helpful information and examples.

People of any gender can be victims or perpetratorsÌýof harassment.

Sexual harassment is determined from the point of view of the person feeling harassed.

It does not matter how the behaviour was intended. What matters is its effect on the other person.

Sexual harassment can be:

• unwelcome touching or kissing
• commenting on a person's appearance
• comments, jokes or name-calling
• leering or staring
• sexual pictures, objects, emails, text messages or literature
• direct or implied propositions, or requests for dates
• asking about a person's sexual history or sexual activities.

Mutual attraction or friendship with consent isÌýnotÌýsexual harassment.

Sometimes people who have been sexually harassed can feel unsure about talking to others, but taking action may stop the harassment.Ìý

The University wants our students to be safe, and encourages you to reportÌýsexual harassment. You can report an incident to the Integrity Unit via the online form, or by calling 8313 0609, or emailingÌýintegrityunit@adelaide.edu.au.

This process can often be daunting, so accessing support can be a good first step. Students can contact Ìý´Ç°ùÌýÌýfor assistance in making a report to the University, or to have a confidential discussion about this process.

Staff, volunteers and titleholders needing counselling support can contact the University’s confidentialÌýemployee assistance program (EAP), which is available to you at no cost. You can contact CHG on 8352 9898 or 0418 883 855 (after hours), or Human Psychology on 1300 277 924 to make an appointment.

For assistance in making a report, or if you are unsure what to do, you can contact the Integrity Unit via e-mailÌýintegrityunit@adelaide.edu.auÌý´Ç°ù via phone on 8313 0609Ìý

Sexual assault refers to a number of criminal offences including rape, indecent assault or any unwanted sexual touching or fondling.

Most people might think of sexual assault as happening to a person of the opposite sex, but it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation. Indecent assault can happen between strangers or between people in a relationship. It can occur in same-sex relationships as well as heterosexual relationships. People can be indecently assaulted by anyone at any time. Responsibility for sexual assault always lies with the perpetrator. It is never the victim's fault.

SexualÌýassaultÌýcan occur without physicalÌýassaultÌý– it can include any act that is unwanted and of a sexual nature – anything that crosses the line of what you’ve consented to. Read more aboutÌýÌý´Ç°ù visitÌýÌýfor information about the law in South Australia.

If you have experienced sexualÌýassaultÌý´Ç°ù you are unsure about whether you consented to a sexual activity, you can always seek confidential advice and support.

Ìýcan help students get the support they need to manage the effects of sexualÌýassault, and can discuss the options available if you want to make a report. Information discussed at Counselling Support is not shared or reported further without your written consent,Ìýsubject toÌýlegal requirements.

Ìýoffers independent confidential support and information to all students enrolled at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Information discussed at Student Care is not shared or reported further without your written consent, subject toÌýlegal requirements.

Any staff member or student can contact:Ìý

• Yarrow PlaceÌýrape and sexual assault service:Ìý1800 817 421Ìý´Ç°ù
• the national sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service - 24 hours:Ìý1800 737 732Ìý(1800 RESPECT).

For more support options, please see the information on our support page.