There are a range of support options available to you if you have experienced sexual harm. It doesn’t matter if the incident occurred recently or a long time ago, if it happened on-campus or off-campus, or whether you are a student or a staff member. Support is always available and we encourage you to make use of the free and confidential services both at UniSA or, if you prefer, outside of the University.
If you're providing support to someone who's disclosed sexual harm, visit our website to find out some tips and advice, as well as support services available to you.
If you are in danger, call 000 for ambulance or police response. For non-urgent police assistance, call 131 444.
1800 RESPECT is a national counselling and support service for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence. You can call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - the hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online via their website.
For crisis support and suicide prevention, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week) or visit their website.
Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service provides support for people over the age of 16 who have been sexually assaulted in South Australia. Yarrow Place provides 24 hour crisis response, including medical and counselling services for recent sexual assaults. Phone 08 8226 8787 (24 hours/7 days) or 1800 817 421 (for country callers) or visit their website.
If you are on a UniSA campus and are concerned about your safety, call Campus Security on 1800 500 911 or 88888 from internal University telephones.
UniSA’s Campus Security is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
UniSA also has an Out-of-Hours Crisis Line. Call 1300 107 441 or text 0488 884 163 any time between 5pm and 9am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.
Because sexual harm can be an overwhelming and traumatic experience, it is often useful to have someone to talk to about your feelings, fears and concerns. Professional counselling can offer you someone to talk to about the effects of the sexual harm and can provide you with information about your support and reporting options, in a safe and confidential manner.
For current students:
Counselling for students is free of charge and available from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. You can book an appointment online or by phone:
For staff:
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free of charge and available to all UniSA employees and their immediate family. Appointments are available from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.00pm and can be booked by calling:
SafeZone is an app that can be used on all UniSA Campuses. It connects you directly to the UniSA Security team should you need our assistance or emergency support while you are on campus.
UniSA’s Campus Security is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(Out-of-Hours runs between 5pm and 9am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays).
If you have been sexually assaulted you may have health concerns that you would like to discuss with a doctor. Common health concerns that you could discuss with the doctor include injuries, concerns about pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other health concerns such as sleeping difficulties, eating problems, or feeling sick. You can also ask the doctor for a certificate if you think you will need to take some time off work or university.
The UniSA Medical Clinic has been established to provide acute and preventative health care. In addition to standard medical care the clinic provides innovative programs and services which target the personal care and health of all UniSA students, UniSA staff and the general public.
You can visit your normal GP or medical centre. If you don’t have a regular GP you can find one here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services
Yarrow Place is the lead public health agency responding to adult rape and sexual assault in South Australia. They provide free, direct services to people aged 16 years or older who have been raped or sexually assaulted or who were aged 16 years or older at the time of the assault.
Direct services include 24 hour crisis response service (medical and counselling services for recent sexual assault), professional counselling, therapeutic support groups for recent and past sexual assault, collection of forensic evidence as requested by those people who have made, or wish to make, a report to the police and referral to other services, as appropriate.
1800 RESPECT is a national counselling and support service for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence. You can call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - the hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online via their website.
SHine SA is the lead sexual health agency in South Australia and welcomes people who are intersex, gender diverse and of all sexualities. SHine SA is a provider of primary care services and education for sexual and relationship wellbeing. They provide nurse-led and medical clinical assessment, treatment and counselling services across nine clinical sites. SHine SA may charge a fee for service.
Living Well provides supportive, accessible and respectful service to men who have experienced sexual abuse or sexual assault, their partners, friends and family. This is a free service.
QLife is a national telephone and web counselling service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people, families and friends. QLife provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to people of all ages across the full breadth of people’s bodies, genders, relationships, sexualities, and lived experiences.
Lifeline is a national charity providing anyone experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. This is a free service.
beyondblue provides free information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.