Share your feedback on UNSW's gender-based violence policy

The policy is part of the University’s ongoing work to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

Published on the 11 February 2026

Our new Preventing and Responding to Gender-based Violence at UNSW Policy is now open for consultation. Student feedback ensures that it works for our community.

The policy explains how UNSW works to prevent gender-based violence, respond with care, and provide clear, confidential reporting and support options for students.

What this policy covers

UNSW’s definition of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence is not acceptable
Gender inequality as a key driver of gender-based violence
Education and shared responsibility in prevention
How to report (including anonymously) and what happens next
Support services available
Support for people concerned about their behaviour.

Have your say

You can share feedback with the Policy Team by emailing policy@unsw.edu.au, or via anonymous submission by 8pm on Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Share your feedback

Support is available

Students can access confidential support or report concerns through the Gendered Violence Portal. Reports can be anonymous.

If you have questions, you can also email reportgenderedviolence@unsw.edu.au.

If you have experienced gender-based violence and would like to seek support outside of UNSW, you may also connect with one of the following external services.

Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, online chat service.
Free, confidential 24/7 counselling, information and referral service for anyone in Australia impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence including people supporting a friend or family member.
Call 1800 385 578.
Full Stop Australia provides sexual, domestic and family violence response and recovery services.
Available 24 hours.

Monday to Friday - (02) 9515 9040.
After hours - (02) 9515 6111.
Ground Floor, KGV Building, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Rd, Camperdown.

Counselling and medical service for people aged 14 and over who have been sexually assaulted.
Call 1800 497 212.
Trauma counselling provided by counsellors who have completed specialist training by ACON.
Call 13 92 76.
24/7 confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with an Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander (ATSI) crisis support worker for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or are having difficulty coping.
Contact 000 or the Police assistance line if there is no immediate danger
In NSW or the ACT, call 131 444.
If you are interstate, call (02) 5127 0051.

You may choose to complete an online SARO (Sexual Assault Reporting Option) form and email it to SARO@police.nsw.gov.au.
The eSafety Commission receives reports of abuse, including technology-assisted gender-based reports.