If you receive an invitation, we encourage you to consider taking part.

The survey gives eligible students an opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives on sexual violence and harm. You do not need to have experienced harm to participate.

Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Health and support services

We recognise that this issue can be difficult and deeply personal. Support is available before, during and after participation.

• Murdoch University Counselling – free and confidential support
• Murdoch University Medical Service
• After Hours Wellbeing Line – Call 1300 806 852 or text 0489 983 445

National support services are also available:

• National Student Safety Survey Counselling Line: 1800 572 224
• 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• 13YARN: 13 92 76
• All other urgent and external support services 

Making a disclosure

If you have experienced, witnessed or been informed of sexual harm, you can make a confidential disclosure to Murdoch University.

Your disclosure will be received by trained and experienced staff who can provide support, explain the options available to you, and help you decide what, if any, further action you would like to take.

If you want to find out more about the process or the supports available, visit the Harm, Harassment and Assault page.

Learn more and read the FAQs: nsss.edu.au.