{"id":35291,"date":"2026-01-16T11:38:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/?page_id=35291"},"modified":"2026-09-18T18:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:04:25","slug":"respect-at-curtin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/values-vision-strategy\/respect-at-curtin\/","title":{"rendered":"Respect at Curtin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our Commitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Curtin, respect shapes how we learn, work and engage with one another. We strive to build a community where every person feels safe, valued and able to participate fully.

We celebrate diversity and expect all members of our community to foster a culture of genuine care: treating others with dignity, listening to different perspectives and contributing to a positive and inclusive environment.

Curtin is dedicated to ensuring our campuses are places where everyone feels welcome and supported to truly belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n

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Message from the Vice-Chancellor<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
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\u201cI am continually inspired by the way our Curtin community looks out for one another. Fostering an environment where every staff member and student feels safe to speak up, seek help and support one another is a shared goal that is very close to my heart. Underpinned by research, this work is ongoing and I am committed to ensuring we continue to listen, learn and continue to grow together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Professor Harlene Hayne CNZM<\/h4>\n \n
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Message from the Guild President<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n
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“Respect is not a slogan. It is the standard we set for how we treat one another. Every person at Curtin deserves to feel safe, valued and able to thrive without fear of racism, gender-based violence or discrimination. Creating a culture of dignity, accountability and genuine care takes leadership and courage. It is work that matters deeply, and it is something I am proud to stand behind every day.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Dylan Storer<\/h4>\n \n
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Gender-based violence response and prevention<\/h2>\n \n

At Curtin, our commitment to preventing and responding to gender-based violence is grounded in the values of respect, responsibility and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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    National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) 2026 <\/h2>\n \n

    The National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) is a sector-wide initiative that collects data on student experiences of sexual harm at Australian universities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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      Curtin University Anti-racism Commitment<\/h2>\n \n

      At Curtin we actively work and stand against racism in every form. Curtin\u2019s anti-racism work is informed by national leadership and guidance, including the work of state and federal governments. This supports our ongoing commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive campus for all.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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      • \n Learn more about our Commitment, Framework and supporting resources<\/a> <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n
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        Respect Starts With You<\/h2>\n \n

        Respect Starts With You is a student-created campaign focused on preventing gender-based violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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          Get support or report an issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          If an incident made you feel uneasy, uncomfortable or unsafe, that is a sufficient reason to reach out for assistance or report it, should you choose to do so.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          No concern is too minor, and reporting issues early can help prevent them from escalating. You don\u2019t have to navigate these situations on your own. Support services are available to help you understand your options and feel safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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