Safer communities
Promoting a safe and respectful community at CDU
At CDU we believe in diversity as a strength and welcome differences in culture, race, religion, gender identity, ability and sexuality. We are proud of the diversity of the CDU community and we are working together to create a fair, safe and inclusive university where everyone can thrive. We speak out against discrimination and social exclusion in all forms.
A safe and respectful community is everybody's responsibility.
Respect.Now.Always
- Online reporting tool for identified or anonymous disclosure
- Review of consent materials and roll out of fresh resources
- Sexual Assault and Harassment - How to report and seek support information
- Respect at CDU flyer (PDF, 111.28 KB)
Diversity and Inclusion
- Collaboration with the CDU Student Council to create a student diversity council
- Support for the CDU LGBTQIA+ Ally and Pride programs
- Contribution to the CDU Reconciliation Action Plan
- Accessibility Action Plan (PDF, 2.02 MB)
Wellbeing
- An improved range of student services online and on campus, including chaplaincy, sexual health and budgeting/finance,
- Campus activation at all sites, building a strong community,
- Mental Health Strategy (PDF, 4.4 MB)
Key Actions from Safer Communities
Safety at CDU
- Training for academics and front line staff in managing student behaviour
- Code Black training for key staff in 2020
- Processes for escalation of concerning or threatening behaviour
- Establishment of a cross-university threat management group
- Identification of external expertise
- Case management/ records system.
Respect.Now.Always.
- Participating in the 2021 National Student Safety Survey
- Creation of resources for responsible use of alcohol & other drugs
- Development of case management procedures
- Articulation of zero tolerance stance in practice
- Focus on IHD and other residential settings.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Development of a Disability Action Plan
- Development of inclusive language resources and guides
- Capturing and showcasing examples of inclusive best practice.
Wellbeing
- Development of an international student support plan
- Rollout of the suicide prevention toolkit
- Strategic partnerships with key community/ health partners.
Support Services
- Counselling at CDU is free and confidential for all students experiencing personal, family, mental health, or general wellbeing concerns that are affecting their study.
- Access and Inclusion coordinate services and support to assist students with a disability and/or health condition
- CDU Wellbeing Support Line 1300 933 393 and SMS 0488 884 144
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Mental Health Crisis Line 1800 011 511
- Beyond Blue Support Service 1300 224 636
- CDU Security 1800 646 501 or through SafeZone app
- Head to Health 1800 595 212
- headspace for people aged 12 -25
CDU staff can access the Employee Assistance Program; see below for details
- If you are based in the Northern Territory, you can access support through EASA by calling 1800 193 123
- If you are based within Alice Springs, you can also access support through Solace Consulting by calling 1800 931 265
- All employees can access support through Converge by calling 1300 687 327