Building a culture of respect and gender equality before harm occurs.

Leadership and accountability

• Governance, oversight and reporting to Council. Learn more about Deakin’s National Code Gender-based Violence Committee.
• Annual implementation plans and future Action Plans. For more information, visit Respect and Gender-based Violence Annual Report.
• Monitoring progress and transparently reporting outcomes.
• Using evidence, surveys and data to drive continuous improvement. For more information, visit 2021 NSSS National Report and 2021 NSSS Qualitative Report.

Education and awareness

• Awareness campaigns and communication.
• Staff and student training and compliance modules.
• Leadership development and specialised learning.
• Curriculum and learning initiatives that promote respect and gender equality.

Student partnership and inclusion

• Working with students to design campaigns, education programs and Action Plans.
• Get involved – we partner with students to shape our prevention and response initiatives. To find out about opportunities to participate in workshops, consultations, events and campaigns, email respect@deakin.edu.au.
• Engaging priority groups and communities disproportionately affected by gender-based violence.
• Focusing on settings where people may face increased risk.

Research and sector leadership

• Research partnerships and collaboration across the sector. Visit Deakin Network Against Gendered Violence.
• Contributing to and learning from emerging evidence and best practice.

Resources

• Read the Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Policy and Procedure
• Going on placement? Complete this 15-minute module to be prepared
• Read Equity and Inclusion Students’ blogs
• Watch video: Our community values: RESPECT
• Complete the Respect, Belong, Thrive at Deakin module
• Complete the Respect at Deakin – Graduate Research and Supervision module
• Complete the Respectful and Inclusive Workplace Pre-Placement module
• Complete learning: Understanding Gender-based violence and How to Support Others

Identifying and addressing risks before they escalate into harm

Risk identification and prevention

• Regular risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring emerging issues, gaps and trends.
• Strengthening safety measures in residences and other higher-risk settings.

Safe environments and respectful relationships

• Residential education programs, inductions, campaigns and community initiatives.
• Supporting positive relationships between students, staff and supervisors.

Workforce capability

• Building staff confidence to recognise concerns, respond appropriately and refer people to support.

Resources

• Read the Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Policy and Procedure
• Read the Student Code of Conduct
• Read the Staff Code of Conduct
• Read the Higher degrees by research (HDR) Supervision Procedure
• Read: Deakin Residential Services: A Culture of Respect
• Read: Deakin Residential Services: A sense of Belonging and Community
• Visit SafeZone

Providing safe, fair and trauma-informed responses to disclosures, reports and complaints.

Policies, reporting and complaints

• Maintaining and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Improving reporting pathways and complaint processes.
• Aligning university systems with National Code requirements.
• Implementing recommendations from external oversight bodies.

Skilled and coordinated responses

• Training staff involved in disclosures, complaints, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Improving consistency and coordination across response services.
• Strengthening data collection and case management systems.

Awareness of support and reporting options

• Helping students and staff understand how to seek support, make a disclosure or report an incident.

Resources

• Access Safer Community
• Read the Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Policy and Procedure
• Read the Student Complaints Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Read the Complaints: Discrimination, Harassment, Victimisation and Vilification Procedure
• Read the Student Misconduct Procedure
• Read the Student Appeals Policy and Procedure
• Read the Travel Policy and Procedure

Supporting people affected by gender-based violence to feel safe, heard and connected to help.

Accessible support services

• Ongoing evaluation and improvement of support services.
• Ensuring services meet National Code requirements.
• Building the capability of staff who provide support and undertake risk.

Support in residential settings

• Training residential leaders and staff to respond appropriately to disclosures and connect residents with support.

Continuous improvement

• Collecting and using data to improve support experiences and outcomes.

Deakin resources

• DUSA Support – clubs@deakin.edu.au
  
• Safer Community – Ph 9244 3434/safercommunity@deakin.edu.au
• SafeZone App – 24/7 connection to Deakin Security
• Harassment and Discrimination Contact Officers (HDCOs)
• Equity and Inclusion

External support

• 13YARN: 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• 1800RESPECT: support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence
• Beyond Blue: information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention
• Switchboard: peer-driven support services for LGBTQIA+ people, their families, allies and communities
• InTouch: provides services, programs and responses to family violence in migrant and refugee communities
• Men’s Referral Services (No To Violence): 24/7 advice for men about family violence
• e-Safety Commissioner: Australia's independent regulator for online safety
• Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)