Information for students and staff
If you are aware of, or have experienced an incident of sexual assault or harassment, you can report it online, or call our Safer Community team on 08 9266 4444.
Curtin is committed to providing a safe and respectful working and learning environment for our Curtin community. Gender-based violence, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, is against the law and unacceptable at Curtin.
If you are aware of, or have experienced an incident of gender-based violence, you can report it online, or call our Safer Community Team on 08 9266 4444.
We aim to foster a culture of respect, care and safety which will help to reduce incidents of gender-based violence.
Studying and working at university can be a great experience and we want to ensure you stay safe.
If we become aware of gender-based violence affecting members of the Curtin community, our aim is to:
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Listen to disclosers with compassion.
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Support disclosers and connect them with resources internal and external to Curtin who can support their safety and wellbeing.
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Minimise as far as possible risks to the health and safety of the Curtin community.
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Treat members of the Curtin community affected by the gender-based violence fairly and consistently, and with due consideration to the rights of everyone concerned.
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Monitor our responses to continuously improve our support for those affected by gender-based violence, and to ensure consistency in our approach.
Our priority is to protect and support all members of the Curtin community. We will provide support regardless of where or when the incident occurred.
Consistent with our values, we will encourage and model respectful relationships at our campuses and ensure there is a shared understanding of the behaviours expected at Curtin University.
Student and staff rights & responsibilities
Curtin staff and students are expected to adhere to relevant Curtin statutes, rules, by-laws, policies and procedures, including:
- Code of Conduct
- Student Charter
- Statute 10
- General Misconduct
- Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
- Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Policy
More information
Frequently asked questions
Have other questions about sexual assault and sexual harassment? Ask us or find your answer in our FAQs.
Reports on progress
Report on progress – 2022*
Report on progress – 2021
Report on Progress – 2020
Report on progress – 2019
*In 2022, Curtin University established the Respect at Curtin Specialist Advisory Committee. This committee incorporates and extends the activities of the former Respect. Now. Always. Steering Committee.