Support Services

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We acknowledge that people who have experienced sexual violence can have a range of needs, including emotional, financial, academic and legal. 

If you have experienced sexual harassment or assault, or you know someone who has, some of the following services may be able to help.

If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety, please get in touch with emergency services at 000. 

 

University of Melbourne

UMSU Sexual Harm Response Coordinators 

Provide support with making complaints to the university, reporting to the police, and appropriate referrals to therapeutic services.  

Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

CAPS provide free and confidential counselling for all domestic and international students, and staff. There are two dedicated international student counsellors, and a dedicated LGBTQIA+ counsellor. 

The Safer Community Program 

They provide support and advice to members of the university about inappropriate, concerning, or threatening behaviour. Their program is free and confidential. 

Speak Safely Portal 

An online, secure and confidential platform where students can seek support, record, or report sexual assault, harassment, and any other inappropriate behaviour at the University of Melbourne. 

MySafety 

An educational website created for students at the University of Melbourne who are worried about something that happened during sex, in a relationship or are trying to help a friend.  

Crisis support

Victorian Sexual Assault Crisis Line

A confidential, 24/7, free telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced recent or past sexual assault.

1800RESPECT 

A confidential, 24/7, free counselling service and helpline for people affected by domestic violence, family violence and/or sexual assault.  

  • Phone: 1800 737732 

Community supports

Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) 

A free counselling and advocacy service for victim survivors of sexual assault.  

They also offer support through events following a sexual assault. For example, if a victim/survivor wishes to make a formal police report, CASA can provide a counsellor to assist them through that process.  

  • Phone: 1800 806 292  

13YARN

A free 24/7 crisis support line, run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This line provides a culturally safe, non-judgmental, private and confidential space to yarn about any needs, worries or concerns.

  • Phone: 13 92 76

Rainbow Door 

For LGBTQIA+ people who have experienced relationship violence, family violence and sexual assault.  

  • Phone: 1800 729 367  

Police

Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Teams (SOCITs). These are specialist teams that investigate sexual violence and child abuse. 

  • Phone: +61 3 8690 4056 

Health services   

If you have physical or mental health concerns, you can visit your GP/doctor as well.

The Melbourne Sexual Health Centre provides a range of sexual health services. Use the online triage tool to assist you to make a booking.
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