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For students attending the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Melbourne campus: information and resources about Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) are unlawful in all states of Australia.

  • For information and consent laws in Victoria

    • See

    Age of consent in Victoria

    Under Victorian law, a person aged 16 or older can validly consent to sex with any other person, except a person who in in a position of authority over him / her/ them.

    This means that the general age of consent is 16.

  • For information on sexual harassment legislation and your rights in Victoria
    • See

  • Here are a list of services in Victoria that can help you if you experience Sexual Harm
    • Victorian Sexual Assault Crisis Line (CASA House): 1800 806 292 Victoria wide 24/7 phone service, counselling and referral, or visit (good online resources)
    • Sexual assault services Victoria
    • (sexual health)
    • (domestic and family abuse/ violence)
    • Men' LineÌý

  • National phone lines
    • 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 is a national counselling and support service for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or chat online via
    • Men’s Line: 1300 789 978 provides supportive and free phone or online counselling to men, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Ìý
    • Qlife: 1800 184 527 is a national telephone and web counselling service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people, family, and friends.Ìývia pm toÌýmidnight, every day.
    • Lifeline: 131 114 is a national charity providing anyone experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis and suicide prevention services. This is a free service.

  • Uni counselling services

    Melbourne campus has a professional counsellor, who can provide free, confidential support to enrolled students seeking to address issues that may be affecting their study and life.

  • Emergency and police contacts
    • In an emergency call 000
    • Non-emergency : call police Victoria 131 444 (Police assistance line)
    • Information about
    • To learn more about sexual offences (crimes) including how to report to Victoria Police and understanding consent:
    • Booklet ‘Reporting sexual offences to police’

    Crime Stoppers Victoria

    If you have any information about reporting a crime or criminal activity you can contactÌýÌýor by calling onÌý1800 333 000Ìýand confidentially report what you know.

    Also: can text STOPIT to 0499 455 455 from your mobile phone to report non-urgent unwanted sexual or anti-social behaviours on public transport. Link is below:

  • Further information
    • UoA policies apply to all members of the University Community whether they attend campus online or in another state. SeeÌý Safer Campus Community | ³ÉÈË´óƬ for information and resources, including training.
    • And, for more information on sex and consent:Ìý

    • If you are a ³ÉÈË´óƬ student studying at our Melbourne Campus and need support, you can also contact
    • askmelbourne@adelaide.edu.au.