
At QUT, we are fully committed to ensuring we continue to offer effective prevention strategies and reporting procedures, as well as the provision of support for our students and staff.
We must always remember the importance of respectful relationships.
There is no place for sexual assault and sexual harassment anywhere, including in our university communities.
Professor Margaret Sheil AO, Vice-Chancellor QUT
Respect and safety at QUT
We acknowledge that there is no place for sexual assault or harassment in universities or the broader community. At QUT we are committed to addressing these issues and working together to empower our students and staff while making QUT a safer space to study and work.
QUT is part of the national Respect.Now.Always campaign to prevent and address sexual harassment and assault. The campaign aims to:
- raise awareness of sexual assault and sexual harassment and lift the visibility of support services for students;
- obtain data to guide further improvement in university policies and services; and
- assist universities in sharing global best practice resources across the sector.
Australian Human Rights Commission survey
In 2016, QUT students participated in the anonymous and confidential national Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) survey about sexual assault and harassment. The results of this survey were released on 1 August 2017 in the profile of QUT respondents (PDF file, 228.8 KB).
Following the survey, AHRC released the Change the Course report, which included nine recommendations.
Prevention
As part of our strategy to raise awareness and prevent instances of sexual harassment and assault within the QUT community we have implemented a series of training opportunities for both students and staff. The modules are used as prevention tool for reducing sexual harassment on and outside of QUT campuses.
Participants are equipped with knowledge of what QUT expects of their behaviour and the behaviour of others, and how they can be empowered bystanders or provide support to survivors of trauma, harassment or assault.
Reporting, disclosures and complaints
If a member of the QUT community has experienced or witnessed sexual harassment, assault or problematic behaviour there is support available.
What is a disclosure?
Who can I make a disclosure to?
What is a complaint?
How do I make a complaint?
The complaints process at QUT
What are the rights of a complainant?
What are the rights of the respondent?
Information for students and staff
More information about QUT initiatives and where to report or find support can be found on our staff and student sites.