End violence against women
Deakin commitment
Deakin is committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive and safe community for all students and staff.
In line with the University's strategic commitment to nurture personal development and wellbeing for students and staff, an institution-wide violence against women campaign is being developed to build on and coordinate existing activities, support and information resources.
Get involved
- Find out more about violence against women and its impact, and what you can do to help through the resources listed below
- Participate in events (see listings on this page for details)
- Swear the white ribbon oath 'never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women'.
- Speak up - say no to violence; no to silence!
Safety and help on campus
Deakin Security (available 24/7) Free call 1800 062 579 store this number in your mobile
Counselling service - Completely confidential
To make an appointment, call Student Life reception: Burwood 03 9244 6300, Waterfront 03 5227 8400, Warrnambool 03 5563 3256, Waurn Ponds 03 5227 1221
DUSA Legal service - Sort it
Contact DUSA advocate or call 1300 555 528
Resources
- Information about (929 KB)Sexual assault
- Safe Universities Blueprint (929 KB), combines Australian best practice, international initiatives and suggestions put forward by the women's, tertiary and youth sectors based on findings from a survey of 1500 women.
- Family Violence Resources and Fact Sheets
- An Assault on Our Future The impact of violence on young people and their relationships, White Ribbon
External support services
Centres Against Sexual Assault
See the 'Links' page for the list of centres. To contact any Victorian CASA or the Sexual Assault Crisis Line phone 1800 806 292.
International Women's Development Agency
Womens Domestic Violence Crisis Service
1800 015 188 or 03 9322 3555
Zena womens services (Geelong area) 03 5224 2903
Emma House (Warrnambool) 5561 1934
Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria 03 9244 3333 or Freecall 1800 105 303
Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence 03 8413 6800 or Freecall 1800 755 988
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
Women's Information and Referral Exchange 1300 134 130
Men's Referral Service 1800 065 973
Domestic Violence Workplace Rights & Entitlements Project
Victims of Crime helpline 1800 819 817
Lifeline 131 114
Police 000
Eastern Community Legal Service 03 9285 4822
Barwon CLC 1300 430 599
Events
'You the Man' presentations - May 2013
Presentation sessions and discussions about promoting violence prevention. Exploring the use of the 'You the Man' short play in Victoria, with the author Cathy Plourde.
The sessions are being held at the following times. Reserve your place now CHASEevents@Deakin.edu.au
- Melbourne City Centre Campus – Monday 20 May 2013, 11.30 am for 12 pm start
- Geelong Waterfront Campus – Tuesday 21 May 2013, 4.30 pm for 5pm start
- Deakin on Timor, Warrnambool – Thursday 23 May 2013, 11.30 am for 12 pm start
- Burwood Campus – Monday 27 May 2013, 11.30 am for 12 pm start
Past events
Men Taking a Stand to End Violence against Women - 5 Dec 2013
Deakin staff swear the oath to end violence against women
White Ribbon Day
