Respect Week 2026

28 April – 6 May 2026

Multiple locations
View map below

Free

Respect Week is all about safety and respect. We are visiting your campus with free food, merch giveaways, information and activities. Sign up for our Safe and Respectful Relationships webinar to receive trustworthy advice from experts.

Activities across our campuses

Explore the activities at each campuses and our online webinar. Respect Week activities are supported by VU Student Union and VU Postgraduate Association.

: When: Tuesday 28 April, 11am–1pm
Where: Ground floor, City Tower
Enjoy a free cinnamon roll and try some activities with our friendly team at City Tower:
What is your “Comfort Zone” in relationships?
What could you say to your mate if they are being inappropriate?
What support is available for VU students?
We’ll also have giveaways of stickers and other merch, and the opportunity to enter our prize draw.
: When: Wednesday 29 April, 11am–1pm
Where: Building P courtyard
Enjoy some free hot chips and find out what is the connection between fries and consent! Try some activities with our friendly team at Footscray Park:
What is your “Comfort Zone” in relationships?
What could you say to your mate if they are being inappropriate?
What support is available for VU students?
We’ll also have giveaways of stickers and other merch, and the opportunity to enter our prize draw.
: When: Wednesday 29 April, 5–6pm
Where: Zoom
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Join us for this webinar where you can ask any questions you have about sex and relationships, while maintaining your privacy.
GenWest’s expert sexual and reproductive health educators will present, followed by Q&A.
This webinar is co-sponsored by VU Student Union and VU Postgraduate Association.
: When: Thursday 30 April, 11am–1pm
Where: Courtyard, Building 4
Enjoy a free cinnamon roll and try some activities with our friendly team at St Albans:
What is your “Comfort Zone” in relationships?
What could you say to your mate if they are being inappropriate?
What support is available for VU students?
We’ll also have giveaways of stickers and other merch, and the opportunity to enter our prize draw.
: When: Monday 4 May, 11am–1pm
Where: Cafe space, Building 1
Enjoy some free hot chips and find out what is the connection between fries and consent! Try some activities with our friendly team at Werribee:
What is your “Comfort Zone” in relationships?
What could you say to your mate if they are being inappropriate?
What support is available for VU students?
We’ll also have giveaways of stickers and other merch, and the opportunity to enter our prize draw.
: When: Tuesday 5 May, 11am–1pm
Where: Outdoors, between Buildings A and E
Enjoy some free hot chips and find out what is the connection between fries and consent! Try some activities with our friendly team at Sunshine:
What is your “Comfort Zone” in relationships?
What could you say to your mate if they are being inappropriate?
What support is available for VU students?
We’ll also have giveaways of stickers and other merch, and the opportunity to enter our prize draw.
: When: Wednesday 6 May, 11am–1pm
Where: Outside Building T
Enjoy a free cinnamon roll and try some activities with our friendly team at Footscray Nicholson:
What is your “Comfort Zone” in relationships?
What could you say to your mate if they are being inappropriate?
What support is available for VU students?
We’ll also have giveaways of stickers and other merch, and the opportunity to enter our prize draw.

Looking for more support or information?

VU cares about your safety, on and off campus. If you have any questions or concerns, please check out the following resources:

Campaign commitment

Universities and TAFEs are working collaboratively to promote the importance of respect, equality and inclusion on our campuses and online spaces.

Our communities should be safe and free from violence, and we have an important role to play in preventing and responding to sexual harassment and sexual assault. 

We invite students and staff to participate in the upcoming Respect Week activities and contribute to further developing a safe and respectful community. 

Preventing gender-based violence starts with a culture of respect – now and always.