Respect. Now. Always – Student Safety and Prevention of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment
At Elite Education Institute we take the safety of all our students seriously. In February 2016, Australia’s universities launched a ground-breaking initiative to prevent and address sexual assault and harassment across the sector.
Respect. Now. Always. highlights the determination of Australia’s universities to ensure that our educational institutes are places of safety and respect, and as a private provider Elite wants to ensure to provide an environment that is safe for everyone. The 10-point Action Plan builds on work done by individual universities in Australia over many years to develop policies, reporting procedures and support services.
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.
To find out more please visit the following link:
If you feel unsafe or are experiencing/experienced sexual abuse in any way, please seek assistance from a local authority as outlined below, or come speak to our Student Counsellors or Administration Officers at your local Campus.
24 hour Crisis Emergency Contacts:
| Lifeline | 131 114 |
| Police (Free call) | 000 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 000 |
Sexual Assault
NSW
NSW Rape Crisis Centre – 98196565 or 1800 424 017 Eastern and Central Sexual Assault Services – 9515 3680 Crisis Service-ask for afterhours crisis workers – 9515 6111
VIC
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
Crisis line 1800 806 292 (Freecall* Victoria, Australia) Email: SACLFeedback@thewomens.org.au Police/emergency contact line: (03) 8345 3494
Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Alcoholics Anonymous NSW (24 hours) – 9799 1199
Alcoholics Anonymous VIC (24 hours) – 9429 1833 or 1300 AA HOPE
Victims of Crime Support Lines
NSW 24 hour information, support and referrals – 9374 3000 VIC Open: 8am – 11pm, 7 days a week – 1800 819 817
Interpreting Services: 131450 (Sydney); 9034 5299 (Melbourne)
