Respect at Uni Week 2025

Respect at Uni Week events

Sex and consent snack stalls, 17-21 March

Grab some free snacks while learning about sex, consent and student support services at RMIT. Find our roving cart at all RMIT campuses.

The Respect Panel, 18 March

Pull up for a real talk on sex, consent, intimacy, and sexual wellness with experts from Teach Us Consent, RMIT Prevention and Respect, and Sexual Health Victoria!

Person in a cellblock with the movie title printed on the wall

The Feminist on Cellblock Y Movie Screening, 20 March

Join us for The Feminist on Cellblock Y, a powerful documentary on gender justice and the transformative impact of education inside prison.

'Are you safe at home?' module – snack & info stall (RMIT staff only), 21 March

This module explores how to have safe and respectful conversations about family violence, including how to support each other in the workplace.

The Adventures of Soy Boy & Friends

Join friends Soy Boy, T-Bone, Pot Noodle and Avo as they navigate uni life and the age of disinformation, one algorithm and creditable source at a time!

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Resources for students

Students hold paper fans that read "I'm a fan of respect."

Have you completed your Sex & Consent module?

If you started your studies in 2024 or 2025, you can find and complete the Sex & Consent module via your Canvas dashboard (login required).

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Five resources to help you understand consent and why it matters

Consent isn’t just about saying yes or no—it’s about respect, communication, and boundaries. This Respect at Uni Week, check out these five key resources to better understand consent in real life.

Bystander intervention – Call out disrespect

Learn how to be an active bystander, including speaking out if you witness concerning or harmful behaviour.

RMIT Prevention and Respect

Learn more about RMIT's commitment to creating a safe and respectful community.

Three resources to help students navigate relationships and sex

We’ve pulled three resources together to help you navigate the amazing but also challenging world of relationships and sex.

More resources

Read about how RMIT is creating a safe and respectful community
Read about RMIT’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence and what the University is doing to reduce sexual harm and support those affected by it

Related news from around RMIT

Introducing ‘Soy Boy’: tackling online disinformation and promoting respect at uni

A digital comic series co-designed by RMIT students, educators and violence prevention experts will challenge online disinformation and harmful narratives that particularly target young men.

RMIT receives citation as top employer for gender equality

For the sixth consecutive year, RMIT has been awarded the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice citation.

Free Diploma of IT offered to women and gender diverse people across Victoria

RMIT is delivering a Diploma of Information Technology to a cohort of women and gender diverse students across regional and metropolitan Victoria, free of charge.

The Gender Justice Barbershop – an invitation for conversation

The barbershop has long been a place where men have gathered and talked, but a new wave of barbers are transforming the way men can have conversations.

Need support? Contact Safer Community

Safer Community is RMIT's dedicated service for students and staff to seek support about experiences of concerning, unwanted, uncomfortable or threatening behaviour. Visit Safer Community for more information.

External support services

1800 RESPECT (24/7) 1800 737 732
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (24/7) 1800 806 292

Respect at Uni Week and Respect and Equality at TAFE

As a duel sector university that offers both higher education and vocational education (TAFE) programs, RMIT acknowledges and participates in both Respect at Uni Week and the Respect and Equality at TAFE campaign.

Our Respect at Uni Week events are open to all RMIT students and staff, across higher education and vocational education (TAFE).

Respect at Uni Week is sector-wide initiative that provides an opportunity for students and staff to come together as a community, deepen their understanding, and take meaningful action to prevent gender-based harm while fostering a culture of respect and safety

The Respect and Equality in TAFE campaign is an initiative of all Registered Training Organisations across Victoria. For more information, see the Training For Respect website.