Your Safety and Wellbeing at the University
If you are in a life threatening situation, please call emergency services on 000. If you are in a dangerous/concerning situation on a University campus, please call Campus Security on +61 3 6226 7600 or by using the SafeZone App.
We want our University community to have a positive and safe experience with us. We encourage you to come forward with any complaints or disclosures; we will put you first and support you every step of the way.
If you come forward, you will be believed and supported. Our teams are comprised of experienced staff trained in confidentiality, trauma-informed support, and referrals.
I want to make a complaint
You have the right to have a work or study experience that is free from racism, discrimination for who you are and any other behaviour that makes you feel unsafe.
I want to make a complaint about sexual harm
Any members of our University community, students and staff, can make a complaint regarding sexual assault or harassment to our team who are specially trained in confidentiality, trauma-informed support, and referrals.
I am a staff member reporting a staff matter
- Staff can report a concern about workloads, staff wellbeing, staff misconduct, workplace conflict or similar
- More information about reporting a staff member is available on the SharePoint page
Support resources
The resources below provide ways for students, staff and community members to seek advice, counselling, and emergency support whenever it’s needed.
Resources for students
The Student Safety and Wellbeing team is a University service which provides support, advice and information to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our University community. If you'd like to connect with someone from this team, email us studentsafetywellbeing@utas.edu.au. If you need to speak with a counsellor outside business hours you can call the University Crisis Line on 1300 511 709 or text on +61 488 884 168.
Resources for staff
Staff and family members can access a free and confidential counselling service via the University Employee Assistance Program on 1800 650 204.
Community resources
For emergencies, telephone the police, fire brigade and ambulance on 000 immediately. Campus Security is available day and night to deal with any security or safety concerns. Find out more about emergencies and security services.
- National Hotline for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 (free call).
- Southern Tasmania: Contact the Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) on +61 3 6231 0044 during business hours or for 24 hour a day crisis support and information on 1800 697 877.
- North or North West of Tasmania, or any other state in Australia, visit Sexual assault support services throughout Australia.