At ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app, preventing gender-based violence is both a legal responsibility and a moral imperative. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app is committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive community where gender-based violence is not tolerated.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app commitment to student safety 
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app supports the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence which sets national expectations for how universities prevent gender-based violence and respond when it occurs, both on campus and online.
The National Code sets the standard for prevention, response and support across the sector.
What is gender-based violence? 
The National Code defines gender-based violence as any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender that results in, or is likely to result in, harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.
Gender-based violence includes harmful behaviours directed at a person or group because of their gender, gender identity or expression, or behaviours that unfairly affect particular genders more than other.
Gender-based violence can be physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, social or economic. It may occur as a single incident or a pattern of behaviour and can happen in person or online. It may involve peers, staff, supervisors, partners or others in university and non-university related contexts.
Examples include:
- Sexual harassment and sexual assault.
- Stalking and cyberstalking.
- Intimate partner or family violence.
- Coercive control and abuse of power.
- Tech-facilitated abuse.
- Gender-related threats, intimidation or harassment.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Plan 
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app is refining its Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Plan, to be published in mid 2026. 
The Plan will: 
- Strengthen prevention and education .
- Improve clarity around reporting and support options. 
- Support trauma-informed, person-centred responses. 
- Build on existing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app services, policies and programs. 
Support is available 
If you or someone you know is affected by gender-based violence, support is available through SARC (Safe and Respectful Communities). You can access help whether you choose to make a formal report or not. 
Have your say 
The National Code sets the standard, together we will set the culture.
By taking part in consultation, you can help shape how ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app prevents and responds to gender-based violence now and into the future. We’re inviting students to join catered focus groups, all participants receive a gift voucher as a thank you for their time.
and be part of building campuses defined by respect, accountability and care.