Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Gender-Based Violence
William Angliss Institute is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive and equitable environment for all students, employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors.
The Institute has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment, sexual assault and all forms of gender-based violence. These behaviours are unacceptable, may constitute criminal offences, and are inconsistent with the values of respect, dignity, safety and equality that underpin our community.
We recognise that sexual harassment and sexual assault can affect people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Every member of the William Angliss community has the right to learn, work and participate in Institute activities free from unwanted sexual behaviour, intimidation, coercion, discrimination and violence.
- Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that causes, or is likely to cause, a person to feel offended, humiliated, intimidated or unsafe.
- Sexual assault is any sexual act, behaviour or conduct that occurs without a person's free and voluntary consent.
Examples of sexual harassment, sexual assault or related misconduct may include:
- inappropriate comments, intrusive questions or unwanted attention of a sexual nature
- offensive sexual comments, jokes or gestures
- unwanted touching, kissing, hugging or other physical contact
- repeated requests for dates or personal contact after refusal
- sharing, displaying or creating sexually explicit material without consent
- leering, staring or other intimidating sexual behaviour
- voyeurism or observing people without their consent while they are undressing, naked or engaged in private activities
- public sexual indecency
- sexual assault, including rape
Immediate Assistance
If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of another person, contact Campus Security on (03) 9606 3704.
In an emergency, call 000 immediately.
Wellbeing and Counselling Support
William Angliss Institute understands the importance of timely support and encourages anyone affected by sexual harassment, sexual assault or gender-based violence to seek assistance.
The Wellbeing Liaison Officer is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Contact details:
- Phone: (03) 9606 2210
- Email: wacs@angliss.edu.au
- Online appointments can be booked through MyWAI.
Please note that William Angliss Institute does not provide a 24-hour crisis service. If you require immediate support, the following services are available 24 hours a day:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Safe Steps (Family Violence Support): 1800 015 188
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292
- Mental Health Triage (Adults): 1300 874 243
- Mental Health Triage (Youth): 1800 888 320
- Homelessness Crisis Service: 1800 627 727
Related Policies and Procedures
This information should be read in conjunction with the following William Angliss Institute policies and procedures:
