Respect Week 2025

18–28 March 2025

Multiple locations
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Free

Respect Week is about safe and respectful relationships. Join students from across Victoria to get practical knowledge, build relationship skills and access free support services. There's also activities, food and giveways!

Contact [email protected] for more info.

Activities across our campuses

Explore the different activities across our campuses, and find out about our online webinar.

: When: Thursday 20 March, 9.30am—12noon
Where: Building 1A
Would you like to know more about women’s health and safe sex? Come to a session presented by the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health. Enjoy free food and giveaways afterwards. Contact [email protected] for more info.
: When: Wednesday 19 March, 10.45am—1pm
Where: Lecture Theatre T226
Ever wondered what a Relationship ‘Green Flag’ or ‘Red Flag’ is? The GenWest Sexual and Reproductive Health Community Education team are here to explain it all to you, in a free workshop for students. Plus enjoy free food and giveaways after the session.
: When: Friday 21 March, 12noon—1.30pm
Where: Building C ground floor workshop space (C137)
Former North Melbourne and Melbourne AFL player Ben Brown is coming to our campus in Sunshine!
Ben is coming to share his experiences about the critical role men can and should play in preventing gender-based violence.
A BBQ lunch plus giveaways and prizes from Reece and Total Tools will be provided.
: When: Tuesday 25 March, 11am—1pm
Where: To be confirmed
Come and enjoy some donuts and pick up info about our new e-learning module, Building Respectful Futures Together.
: When: Wednesday 26 March, 10am—12noon
Where: Level 10, City Tower
Respect at Uni Week Breakfast and Storypod activation!
Join us at the VU Tower for activities, a free breakfast and to connect with fellow students. We’ll also be asking for your thoughts about respect, equality, and inclusion as part of a video story collection project.
: When: Wednesday 26 March, 4pm
Where: Zoom
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Everyone has the right to safe and respectful relationships. But where can you find reliable information about sex, intimacy, consent and support services?
Join us for this webinar where you can ask any questions you have about sex and relationships, while maintaining your privacy.
The webinar will be presented by GenWest and co-hosted by VU Student Union. It is open to all university and TAFE students from across Victoria.
: When: Thursday 27 March, 10.30am—12.30pm
Where: Building P courtyard
Join us for free Bubble Tea and help us launch our new Building Respectful Futures Together online module, co-designed with students just like you!
Enjoy a bracelet-making activity with VU Student Union, and pick up some free info and giveaways from the Student Life team.
Try the new module in Collaborate.