We Support You

If you experience sexual harm or gender based violence, support is available

In any emergency, call 000

Campus Safety and Security 1300 737 003 (24 hours)

Sexual harm or gender based violence is never OK. It is always the fault of the perpetrator.

Survivors and witnesses may feel confused, overwhelmed or nothing at all

Find out more about what happens when you report a sexual offence

If you use violence, or think you might, help is available

Support at Western

Free, confidential and professional counselling is available for all Western students and staff

Students

You may contact a Student Case Coordinator for information, support and guidance about the sexual offence reporting process, or for further information about supports available.
You can get support and advice from our free and confidential University Counselling Service
- Email counselling@westernsydney.edu.au
- Phone: 1300 668 370
- Drop-in, Zoom, e-counselling, phone counselling and same-day appointments available
Indigenous students can also reach out to Badanami Deadly Chat for advice and support
Overseas students - please contact Customer Care 61 2 8907 5686 (24/7)
Access translated resources (opens in a new window)
View the Sexual Misconduct and Gender Based Violence Policy
Supporting a friend and responding to a disclosure

Staff

Seek free, confidential support from our Employee Assistance Program
- Call 1800 818 728
- 24/7 crisis service and up to six appointments are available
- All staff including casuals are eligible
Indigenous staff can also reach out to Badanami Deadly Chat for advice and support
Staff overseas, please contact Customer Care: 61 2 8907 5686 (24/7)
View the Sexual Misconduct and Gender Based Violence Policy

Support in our community

There are many general and specialist supports. Find one that suits you.

All support services offer free interpreting and accessibility support. Contact the National Relay Service 1800 555 677 and the Translating and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Key community supports

1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 (24/7)
National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 (24/7)
NSW Sexual Violence Hotline 1800 424 017 (24/7)
QLife (LGBTIQQA+) 1800 184 527 webchat and phone counselling available)
Lifeline Crisis support 13 11 14 (24/7)
DAISY app

International students

Australia takes safety seriously. Check out some resources here

Information in various languages

Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50
1800 RESPECT multilingual information
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association 02 9891 6400
Multicultural Health (opens in a new window) (includes bilingual counselling and translation services)
- Contact hospitals and health centres directly or via Contact Us page
Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre 02 8778 1200
Sydney Multicultural Community Services
SydWest Multicultural Services 02 9621 6633

Women's Health Centres

Bankstown 02 9490 1378
Blacktown 02 9831 2070
Blue Mountains 02 4782 5133
Cumberland (Parramatta) 02 9689 3044
Hawkesbury / Richmond 02 4578 4190
Leichhardt 02 9560 3011
Liverpool 02 9601 3555
Mt Druitt (Wash House) 02 9677 1962
Penrith 02 4721 8749

LGBTIQQA+

Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre Parramatta & Mt. Druitt 02 9843 3124. Free, confidential, no Medicare card needed support for
- People living with HIV/AIDS
- Gay men and men who have sex with men
- Trans and gender diverse people
- Sex workers
- People who inject drugs (secondary needle exchange)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- People with STI-related symptoms
- People who had sexual contact with someone with HIV or STI
QLife 1800 184 527 (3pm-12am) counselling inc. web chat ask@qlife.org.au
Twenty10 02 8594 9555 Counselling for 12-25 year old people
ACON 92060 2000 Information, resources and counselling
Say It Out Loud Information and resources

First Nations

13 YARN - call 13 92 76 | 24/7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Victims Service Aboriginal contact line 1800 019 123
Wirringa Baiya Aboriginal Women's Legal Centre 1800 686 587
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services Parramatta 02 8836 3400

Dis/ability

Try the SUNNY app
Resources for people with a disability
Women with Disabilities Australia 03 6244 8288
Intellectual Disability Rights Service 02 9318 0144
AUSLAN services by 1800 RESPECT

Men

If you use violence, think you might be, or are impacted by violence, help is available

Mensline (24/7) 1300 78 99 78: counselling and resources
Men’s Referral Service (24/7) 1300 766 491: counselling and resources
Survivors and Mates Support Network

Mental health and wellbeing

Lifeline 13 11 14
headspace (headspace Parramatta 1300 737 616

Sexual Assault Services (NSW Health)

Sexual Assault Services

Penrith Springfield Cottage (02) 4734 2512 (bh); (02) 4734 2000 (ah)
Macarthur / Bowral Sexual Assault Service (02) 4633 4100 (bh); (02) 9828 3000 (ah)
Liverpool / Fairfield Sexual Assault Service (02) 9828 4844 (bh); (02) 9828 3000 (ah)
Lithgow Sexual Assault Service (02) 4734 2512 (bh); (02) 4734 2000 (ah)
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (children and young people under 18 years of age) (02) 9845 2434 (bh) (02) 9845 0000 (ah)
Blacktown/Mt Druitt The WASHouse Sexual Assault Service (02) 9881 8700 (bh); (02) 9845 5555 (Adult) (ah); (02) 9845 0000 (Children) (ah)
Bankstown Sexual Assault Service (02) 9828 4844 (business hours); (02) 9828 3000 (after hours)
Richmond Women's Cottage

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