RMIT has zero tolerance for gender-based violence.
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone and will continue to support those impacted by gender-based violence including sexual harassment, sexual harm and sexual assault.
The Australian Government’s National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (the National Code) came into effect on 1 January 2026.
This National Code sets consistent standards for all Australian universities to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, including governance and accountability, creating safe environments, education and training, support services, and transparent reporting.
RMIT welcomes the National Code as an opportunity to enhance our prevention and response initiatives, build on the strong foundations established since 2016, and ensure our students and staff have access to safe, trauma‑informed support when they need it most.
Key activities in 2026 include redeveloping staff and student e-learning modules, delivering targeted training programs, co-designing prevention and response initiatives with students and staff, strengthening relevant policies, processes and our approach to data, evaluation and measuring impact.
Our commitment
Gender-based violence is a national priority, and universities play a critical role in prevention and response
RMIT’s approach\centres on building trust, understanding and confidence in our preventative work.
Every leader, staff member and student has a role to play in creating a safe and respectful community.
Support and reporting
If you experience or witness gender-based violence or harassment, report it confidentially via Safer Community.
RMIT’s Safer Community advisors are experienced and trained in supporting students and staff regarding experiences of violence, concerning, inappropriate, unwanted, or threatening behaviour including sexual harassment, harm and violence.
