{"id":19785,"date":"2022-05-11T15:25:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T07:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=19785"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:04:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T05:04:28","slug":"after-you-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/respectful-relationships\/after-you-report\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens after you tell someone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<mimas-block block-name=\"notification\" class=\"\"\n             data-segment=\"all\" data-variant=\"notice\" aria-label=\"notice\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-info.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n    <section><p>If you have concerns about the safety, security, or wellbeing of yourself or others, you can choose to <a href=\"https:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/campus-safety\/report-incident-concern\/\">report an incident online<\/a>, call our Safer Community Team on <a href=\"tel:08 9266 4444\">08 9266 4444<\/a>, or if it is an emergency call <a href=\"tel:000\">000<\/a>. You can still access support without making a report.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curtin recognises that telling someone about any incident of gender-based violence, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, is extremely confronting. This webpage can help you understand what to expect at Curtin if you decide to tell someone and the support choices you can make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every person&#8217;s experience is different, and the support or intervention needed will vary. We encourage you to speak with our <a href=\"https:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/campus-safety\/\">Safer Community Team<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/wellbeing\/\">Student Wellbeing Advisory Service<\/a> in the first instance to understand the options available to you and to connect you with the most appropriate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you contact us about gender-based violence:<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block numbered-list \"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    <ol class=\"numbered-list__items\">\n                    <li class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n                                    <h3>We&#8217;ll listen to you and talk to you about your immediate safety and wellbeing<\/h3>\n                                                    <div class=\"numbered-list__content content last-mb0\">\n                        <p>First, we\u2019ll listen to you, respecting what you want to share.<\/p>\n<p>Our priority will be to ensure your immediate safety and wellbeing. If you need medical care or other emergency services, we can help connect you.<\/p>\n<p>We can have this confidential conversation in a way that feels most comfortable to you. This could be face-to-face, online or by phone.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re welcome to have a support person with you or to let us know about additional support you may need.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n                                    <h3>We&#8217;ll talk to you about your options<\/h3>\n                                                    <div class=\"numbered-list__content content last-mb0\">\n                        <p>We\u2019ll talk to you confidentially about the options available and what, if any, next steps you would like to take. This may include making a <strong>confidential disclosure<\/strong> or <strong>formal report<\/strong>. We will explain the process and answer your questions or connect you with the appropriate support services, including for academic support where needed. This conversation can be done anonymously and at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to decide straight away. Take your time and do what makes y<span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW68731536 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68731536 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68731536 BCX0\">ou feel safe and comfortable. You will still have access to support regardless of the choice you make and regardless of where or when the incident occurred.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW68731536 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you decide telling someone is as far as you would like to proceed and do not want the other party to know, we will record the incident as a confidential disclosure and talk you through your support options on and off campus. You might choose to seek support from areas at Curtin which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/counselling\/\"><strong>Curtin Psychological and Counselling Services<\/strong><\/a> (If you are already engaged with this service, the counsellors will be able to talk you through our options as well)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/advice\"><strong>Curtin Student Guild\u2019s Student Assist<\/strong><\/a>\u202f(This Curtin Student Guild service is independent from the University)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You might choose to seek external support from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wa.gov.au\/service\/community-services\/community-support\/womens-domestic-violence-helpline\"><strong>Women\u2019s Domestic Violence Helpline<\/strong><\/a><strong> (WA)<\/strong><br \/>\nSupport for all Western Australians including women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence in Western Australia. Phone: 1800 007 339.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wa.gov.au\/service\/community-services\/community-support\/mens-domestic-violence-helpline\"><strong>Men\u2019s Domestic Violence Helpline<\/strong><\/a><strong> (WA)<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides information and referrals for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours, and for male victims of family and domestic violence in Western Australia. Phone: 1800 000 599.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au\/Our-services\/Statewide-Services\/SARC\"><strong>Sexual Assault Resource Centre<\/strong><\/a><strong> (WA)<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides a range of free services to people affected by sexual violence. Phone: (08) 6458 1828 or free call 1800 199 888.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800respect.org.au\/?utm_source=Google+Hotline+DV+One+Box&amp;utm_medium=search&amp;utm_campaign=DV+One+Box&amp;utm_id=GHOB&amp;utm_term=domestic+violence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>1800RESPECT<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service is a free service available 24\/7 by calling or texting 1800 737 732 or on their website.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fullstop.org.au\/\"><strong>Full Stop Australia<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\">Full Stop Australia<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\"> provides free,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\"> 24\/7,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\"> confidential, trauma-informed support for people affected by sexual, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\">domestic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\"> and family violence, and works to strengthen prevention and response through advocacy, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\">education<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\"> and training.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\"> Phone<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\">: <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW105082858 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105082858 BCX0\">1800 385 578<\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.13yarn.org.au\/?gad_campaignid=21199634812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>13YARN<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFor Indigenous Australians \u2014 <strong>\u200d13YARN<\/strong> is an Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islanders crisis support line. Available 24\/7. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW254044988 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254044988 BCX0\"> Phone: 13 92 76<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/qlife.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qlife<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW227015382 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227015382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227015382 BCX0\">Webchat on home page or p<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW227015382 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227015382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227015382 BCX0\">hone: <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW227015382 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW227015382 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227015382 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">1800 184 527.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you choose, we can also give you information about other options available to you, including contacting the police, applying for a restraining order or navigating Centrelink supports.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose to make a <strong>formal report<\/strong> and have Curtin investigate the incident, our Safer Community Team or Student Wellbeing Advisory Service can help you to make that report with the appropriate area at Curtin.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Formal reports can be made about the behaviour of a member of the Curtin community and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">could<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> result in the matter being assessed and investigated under relevant University processes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unless you choose to lodge a formal report, conversations with the Safer Community Team and Student Wellbeing Advisory Service will remain confidential and be managed as a confidential disclosure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For international students <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wanting to discuss these options, know that this will not impact your student visa.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n                                    <h3>We&#8217;ll work with you to create a safety plan<\/h3>\n                                                    <div class=\"numbered-list__content content last-mb0\">\n                        <p>We\u2019ll will work alongside you to develop a tailored safety plan that reflects your needs and concerns. If you have concerns about your safety on or off campus, we\u2019ll work with you to understand those concerns, assess any risks and identify practical strategies to help you feel safe. For example, if you are concerned about moving around, some support options that may be discussed include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying safe locations on and off campus and people you can contact if you need assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Discussing after-hours safety arrangements.<\/li>\n<li>Using the SafeZone app and understanding it\u2019s safety and emergency functions<\/li>\n<li>Arranging safety escorts with Safer Community Team to or from class, on-campus accommodation, your vehicle or bus stop.<\/li>\n<li>Discussing with Safer Community Team travel routes around campus and any adjustments that may support your sense of safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where appropriate, they\u2019ll collaborate with relevant services such as WA Police to help ensure your safety is fully supported.<\/p>\n<p>If you choose to lodge a formal report, depending on the circumstances and relevant university processes, safety measures may include arrangements to minimise or prevent contact between you and the other party. For example, this may include informing the other party not to contact you and exploring what minimal contact looks like around the physical spaces on campus.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"numbered-list__item\">\n                                    <h3>We&#8217;ll connect you with ongoing support<\/h3>\n                                                    <div class=\"numbered-list__content content last-mb0\">\n                        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you need it, we\u2019ll connect you with ongoing wellbeing and academic support within Curtin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> such as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">referral to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/counselling\/\">Psychological and Counselling Services<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">counselling<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> support<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the Academic Registrar\u2019s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ffice for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cademic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">support<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Academic support <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may include <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">assistance <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with assessment extension<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> application<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">other<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> academic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> arrangements<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If Curtin can\u2019t give you the support you need, we\u2019ll support you to engage with the relevant support external to Curtin.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"link-list\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Useful links link list\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"useful-links\">Useful links<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    \n            <ul class=\"link-list\">\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/respectful-relationships\/sexual-harassment-sexual-assault\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Support for students who have experienced sexual harassment and sexual assault\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Support for students who have experienced sexual harassment and sexual assault<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/respectful-relationships\/support-services\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Free and confidential support services at Curtin\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Free and confidential support services at Curtin<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/respectful-relationships\/information-for-students-and-staff\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Curtin\u2019s commitment to respectful relationships\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Curtin\u2019s commitment to respectful relationships<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n      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