Safety and Wellbeing
All members of our university community have a right to feel welcome, respected and safe. At James Cook University, we are committed to ensuring that our working and learning environment is free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual assault.
The behaviour of each and every one of us can support this in a positive way. If you witness behaviour on campus or online that is inappropriate, or could compromise another person’s safety or well-being, you should report it. When it is safe to do so, you should also speak up to support and look after your friends, colleagues and others.
James Cook University is also partnering with other Australian universities in a national initiative lead by Universities Australia. The Respect. Now. Always. campaign highlights the determination of Australia's universities to ensure students and staff are safe from sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Students or Staff who need immediate support are encouraged to call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). This line is available 24/7 and is staffed by qualified counsellors.
For further support, including emergency support please see ‘Report an incident'
Latest News
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Universities confirm release of sexual assault and harassment data: All of Australia’s 39 universities will publicly release their institutional data from the sector’s prevalence survey
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In Queensland, a specialist Domestic Violence High Risk Team has been launched in Cairns and Mossman. The multi-agency unit, involving police, health professionals and child safety, is the fourth such team to be set up in the state.
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In WA, the state government has not yet passed laws needed to implement a national scheme which would recognise domestic violence orders nationwide ...
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Respect. Now. Always.: The Law – a presentation by Adair Donaldson, Partner, Shine Lawyers to the 2016 UA Higher Education Conference
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