Your Safety and Wellbeing at UTAS
If you are in a life threatening situation, please call emergency services on 000. If you are in a dangerous / concerning situation on UTAS campus, please call Campus Security on 6226 7600 or by using the SafeZone App.
We want our University community to have a positive and safe experience with us. We encourage you to come forward with any complaints or disclosures; we will put you first and support you every step of the way.
If you come forward, you will be believed and supported. Our teams are comprised of experienced staff trained in confidentiality, trauma-informed support, and referrals.
Sexual assault, rape or sexual harassment
Any members of our University community, students and staff, can make a complaint or disclose an incident regarding sexual assault or harassment to our team who are specially trained in confidentiality, trauma-informed support, and referrals.
Report Sexual Assault or Sexual Harassment
Disclose an incident of harmful behaviour or make a complaint
You can disclose an incident, make a complaint, or just confidentially talk to someone about your experience regarding:
- Acts of racism, islamophobia or antisemitism
- Inappropriate behaviour
- Inappropriate service or experience relating to behaviour or conduct
- Concerns about student wellbeing or child safety
Make a Disclosure or Complaint
- Once your disclosure or complaint is received a trained support person will be in touch with you within 2 business days
- Our trained support team will step you through your options and provide the right support at the right time
- You have no obligation to follow through with the complaint and can withdraw from the process at any time
I am a staff member reporting a staff member
- More information about reporting a staff member is available on the SharePoint page
Safe and Fair Community Unit
The Safe and Fair Community Unit (SaFCU) is a University service which provides support, advice and information to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our University community. If you'd like to connect with someone from SaFCU, here's how you can get in touch.
Support resources
For emergencies, telephone the police, fire brigade and ambulance on 000 immediately. Campus Security is available day and night to deal with any security or safety concerns. Find out more about emergencies and security services.
The University provides counselling for students and staff
- Students can seek support from counsellors in Student Wellbeing or 1800 817 675 (free call). If you need to speak with a counsellor outside business hours you can call the University Crisis Line on 1300 511 709 or text on +61 488 884 168.
- Staff and family members can access a free and confidential counselling service via the University Employee Assistance Program on 1800 650 204.
Community services
If you have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment, support and assistance is available to you.
- Call the National Hotline for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (free call).
- Southern Tasmania: Contact the Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) on +61 3 6231 0044 during business hours or for 24 hour a day crisis support and information on 1800 697 877.
- North or North West of Tasmania, or any other state in Australia, visit Sexual assault support services throughout Australia.