You can seek help from Safer Community if you:

• have safety or wellbeing concerns for yourself or someone else
• are feeling attacked, harassed, intimidated, bullied or threatened
• witness or have information about concerning behaviour.

What to do

For immediate assistance contact VU Security on +61 3 9919 6666.

For advice, assistance and referrals if you or someone you know is affected by something concerning while at VU, contact Safer Community:

• Email: safer.community@vu.edu.au
• Phone: +61 3 9919 5707
• Report online to Safer Community.

View more information and advice about specific concerning behaviours, including:

• Bullying and cyberbullying
• Discrimination and harassment
• Family violence
• Mental health concerns
• Safety of children and young people
• Self-harm and suicidal behaviours
• Sexual assault and harassment
• Stalking
• Other behaviours of concern

For more information about the VU Safer Community program, contact the Senior Coordinator, Dr Elli Darwinkel:

• Email: elli.darwinkel@vu.edu.au
• Phone: +61 3 9919 5637