Report

In any emergency, please call 000.

Western is committed to safer communities.

We believe survivors. Sexual and gendered violence is unacceptable and we're here to help.

Please report when it is safe to do so. A support service (opens in a new window)can help you with this.

How to report

There are several different options for reporting sexual or gendered violence. Please use the one that suits you.

1. In any emergency, call 000 (Police, Ambulance, Fire)

2. Make a report using Western's Sexual Offences Reporting Portal (opens in a new window)

• The portal is not an emergency service. It is run by Western's Complaints Management and Resolution Unit (opens in a new window).
• For frequently asked questions, click here (opens in a new window).
• For background information, click here (opens in a new window).
• You can also report to the Complaints Resolution Unit by
  • phone 02 9678 7900 (business hours)
  • form (opens in a new window)
  • email (opens in a new window)

3. Contact Campus Safety and Security (opens in a new window) 24/7

• phone 1300 737 003
• phone 2300 from any fixed campus handset
• visit (opens in a new window) campus locations

For privacy information on contacting a Western service, please see below.

4. Contact NSW Police (non-emergency)

• Online Sexual Assault Reporting Option 
  • Fill in as much as you like
  • Can be anonymous
  • Available here (opens in a new window)
• Phone 131 444 (Police Assistance Line)
• Information on reporting sexual assault to Police here (opens in a new window)

5. Reporting sexual harassment 

• Australian Human Rights Commission (opens in a new window) 1300 656 419
• Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW (opens in a new window) 02 9268 5544

What will happen to your personal information?

The University has obligations under the Privacy and Personal Information Act, 1998 (NSW) (PPIP Act) to ensure that private and personal information is kept safe and is only disclosed where authorised. Staff who are aware of another person's personal information must comply with the PPIP Act by only collecting relevant information and limiting access to authorised persons.

However, under certain circumstances, NSW privacy laws do allow that personal information may need to be disclosed where there is a serious and imminent threat to the health or life of a person, or for law enforcement purposes.

For more information, visit the Complaints Management and Resolution page (opens in a new window)