Safer Community is RMIT's dedicated service for students and staff, to seek support about experiences of violence, sexual harm, concerning, unwanted, uncomfortable or threatening behaviour.
At RMIT, we are committed to providing a respectful and safe place to study and work.
Safer Community advisors are experienced and trained in supporting students and staff regarding experiences of violence, concerning, inappropriate, unwanted, or threatening behaviour including sexual harassment, harm and violence.
This also includes threats or hate speech, discrimination, assault, stalking, image-based abuse/doxing/catfishing or partner and family violence.
If something has happened to you or someone else or you are feeling uncomfortable or unsafe
Safer Community can
If something has happened to you or someone else or you are feeling uncomfortable or unsafe, either on campus or off campus
Safer Community’s specialist advisors are here to help, even if you do not want to make a report
The Safer Community team can also
Contacting Safer Community
There are several ways you can contact the Safer Community team, including through the anonymous online support form.
Phone: +61 3 99252396
Email: safercommunity@rmit.edu.au
Access the Safer Community anonymously here. Please be aware that our ability to provide support and advice might be limited.
At RMIT we have a dedicated Specialist Investigator and Case Manager in the Safer Community team. This person provides personalised support and advocacy for students who wish to make a formal report to the University.
A formal report associated with sexual harassment, harm or violence will be investigated by the Specialist Investigator. The Investigator provides case management of the formal report, which includes documenting of interviews any findings and will provide recommendations for appropriate disciplinary or associated action to be taken, if allegations or concerns are substantiated.
Watch here to find out more about reporting sexual harm at RMIT, including how Safer Community can support students to make informed decisions about their next steps. In some cases, the University will be obligated by law to report matters to the police.
Information and resources to help you learn more about what sexual harm and inappropriate behaviour are, how to be an active bystander, and how to support someone who discloses sexual harm to you.
Sexual harm is a term used to describe unwanted sexual acts, including sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Learn more about concerning, threatening or inappropriate behaviour and available support options.
Learn simple, effective and safe ways to call out disrespect when you see it.
At RMIT, we believe everyone should feel safe, respected and valued in their place of study and work. Since 2016 we have strengthened our commitment and action to this and to working nationally with other higher education institutions to tackle the challenges that impact our progress.
We have a dedicated prevention and respect team that works across the whole of university to co-create change and challenge outdated ideas and behaviours that contribute to gender-based violence, sexual harassment, harm and assault.
You can report unwanted or threatening behaviour by contacting Safer Community at RMIT.
Phone: +61 3 9925 2396
Email: safercommunity@rmit.edu.au
Online: Support Request Form
This form has an option to be submitted anonymously; however, please be aware that our ability to provide support and advice might be limited.
Safer Community checks emails, phone messages and submitted support request forms daily from Monday to Friday.
Please note that we are not an emergency service. If you or others feel at risk or consider the situation to be an emergency, phone 000. If you are on campus, contact Campus Security.
As a friend, family or staff member you are an important source of support to members of the RMIT community. If you are concerned about an incident, or behaviour you have become aware of, contact us to talk through your concerns.
We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued in their place of study and work. Find out what we're doing to build a culture of respect and make RMIT a safer place for everyone.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
