Support

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Immediate Help

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, CALL triple zero (000).

After hours: if you need to talk to someone and it is safe to do so, call the UC Crisis Line at 1300 271 790 or text 0488 884 227

If you have been affected by sexual violence or gender-based violence, please know that it is not your fault, and you are not alone. We are sorry that this has happened to you, and we are here to offer our support and care.

Support at UC

Student Wellbeing

Connect with Student Wellbeing for confidential support in a safe and inclusive setting.

Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm

02 6206 8841

wellbeing@canberra.edu.au

Medical and Counselling Centre

Reach out to Medical and Counselling Centre at UC for health and counselling support.

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

02 6201 2351

UC Crisis Line

For after-hours wellbeing support, reach out to the UC Crisis Line.

1300 271 790

0488 884 227

Community Support

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)

CRCC is based in Canberra and offers crisis support, counselling, and advocacy services to anyone affected by sexual violence in their lives.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service

24/7 crisis intervention services to anyone who is experiencing, or has experienced, domestic and family violence in the ACT region.

1800RESPECT

A national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for anyone who has experienced – or is at risk of – physical or sexual violence. This service is designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, Indigenous Australians, young people and callers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Full Stop

Full Stop is a national helpline (1800 385 578) for anyone in Australia who is experiencing or has experienced, domestic or family violence, and supporters of anyone who is experiencing domestic or family violence.

ANROWS

Find support services in your state or territory.

Australian Human Rights Commission

Find out about the support the police can provide in your state.

blue knot

Empowering recovery from complex trauma, information and support.

headspace

The National Youth Mental Health Foundation provides help to young Australians who are having a tough time.

Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia provides support services across each Australian state and territory, with services for all members of the community.

Australian Counselling Association

Online search tool to help you find a counsellor.

SAFE+EQUAL

A guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships – advice and stories.

Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities

ReachOut

Find information on sexual health and get personalised support options for sexual health with an online tool.

Family Planning Alliance Australia

Find a sexual health service in your local area.

MensLine Australia

A telephone and online support service for men with family and relationship concerns. MensLine is staffed by professional counsellors who are experienced in men's issues.

samsn

An organisation to support male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

QLife

QLife is Australia's first nationally oriented counselling and referral service for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI).

LGBTQIA+ Health Australia

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programmes, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people (LGBTI) and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse people and communities.

Lifeline

A generalist and crisis telephone counselling, information and referral service, provided by trained volunteers who are supported by professional staff. Call 13 11 14.

Suicide Call Back Service

If you or someone you know is suicidal then the Suicide Call Back service can be reached on 1300 659 467.

eheadspace

Online counselling including by email, online chat or telephone, eheadspace provides support and counselling to young people aged 12–25.

ReachOut.com

A web-based service which aims to inspire young people to help themselves through tough times.

The Line

The Line is a primary prevention behaviour change campaign for young people.

Student Edge

The largest member-based organisation of high school, TAFE, VET and university students in Australia, with more than 800,000 members nationally.


If it is feeling overwhelming and you are not sure where to start, you can connect with Student Wellbeing at wellbeing@canberra.edu.au or call us on 02 6206 8841. We believe you and we are here for you, however you need.

Contact us

If you have questions about the University's commitment to preventing sexual violence in our community or would like to know how you can contribute to a safer campus, please contact us.