Yes. Regardless of whether you decide to report, the university has resources available, such as wellbeing, counselling and academic support. 

You can view this disclosure flowchart to get a general overview, and also talk to Student Safety and Wellbeing, a Personal Violence Counsellor or SASH Responder about the options that are available.

Staff can access the Staff counselling program run by Converge International which offers confidential support and can support you with counselling support and other available support options. 

HDR Students can access student or staff support services. 

The most helpful way to provide support in response to a disclosure is to:

1. Listen to the survivor.
   1. do not ask questions other than to identify what support they are seeking
   2. do not infer judgement or blame
2. Ensure they are currently safe.
3. Let them know about reporting and ongoing support options.
   1. note: you can find information about Griffith and community options at Safe Campuses.
4. If they consent, make a referral to help them get in touch with reporting and/or support services.

You can learn more about responding effectively to disclosures by completing a Griffith learning module:

• Recognise. Respond. Refer. for students.
• Preventing and Responding to Gender-based Violence for staff.

Responding effectively to a disclosure can make a significant difference to the victim-survivor's healing.

This flowchart provides an overview of the support and reporting options available both at and external to the University and is helpful when supporting someone who has disclosed to you.

Helpful links

How do I support a survivor of sexual harm or violence?

Where do I go if I've experienced sexual harassment or assault and need support?

How do I report bullying, harassment, sexual harm or discrimination to Griffith?

Emergencies

For all medical emergencies, call 000 for ambulance from any phone or 112 from a mobile.

If you are on campus and call 000, please contact the Campus Support Team (1800 800 707) also so that they can arrange to meet and direct emergency services to the location.

On-campus Health and Medical Service

Health and Medical Service at South Brisbane (Nathan) and Gold Coast is available to all students and staff. The service provides consultations with doctors and nurses including mental health, sexual health, travel information, vaccination, health promotion, emergency and first aid treatment.

Gold Coast: Phone (07) 5552 8734 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Brisbane South (Nathan): Phone (07) 3735 7299 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Online students: Phone (07) 3735 7299 or email StudentHCW@griffith.edu.au.

Pharmacy (Brisbane South (Nathan) only)

Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy is located at Brisbane South (Nathan) in Building N66 (Community Centre) and can be contacted on phone (07) 3735 4777.

Off-campus services

For health and medical attention away from campus and/or after hours, you can visit the emergency department of a nearby public hospital or visit your General Practitioner (GP).

You should always present your Medicare or OSHC card when visiting a health service.

The following hospitals are located around south-east Queensland:

• Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital (nearby Brisbane City): Phone (07) 3646 8111
• QE11 Jubilee Hospital (near Brisbane South (Nathan)): Phone (07) 3182 6111
• Logan Hospital (near Logan): Phone (07) 3299 8899
• Gold Coast University Hospital (opposite Gold Coast): Phone 1300 744 284
• Robina Hospital (Gold Coast): Phone (07) 5668 6000
• Ipswich Hospital: Phone (07) 3810 1111.

Queensland Health Sexual Assault Service

Queensland Health provides sexual assault services in South-East Queensland, and in regions across the state. You can find more information about these Queensland Health Sexual Assault Services in their online directory.

Forensic medical examinations

In Queensland, a forensic medical examination is the process for the collection and documentation of medico-legal evidence where appropriate. This can be done in conjunction with a report to police or in instances where an adult, who has not reported their assault to police, chooses to have a forensic examination just in case they decide to make a complaint to police later. Evidence can be held for 12 months.

You can find more information at your local hospital, General Practitioner, other doctor or support service.

Yes. Online students can access the same support and reporting options as on-campus students.

Online students are welcome to visit campus to access services if they wish, or Counselling and Wellbeing services include phone and video counselling. Student Safety and Wellbeing can also provide support via phone, video and email communications.

Students can access the Griffith Mental Wellbeing Support Line anonymously on 1300 107 442 or text 0488 884 146, 24 hours/seven days a week. You can choose to remain anonymous or be identified for the purpose of referral to on-campus or other safety and support services.

On-campus support services can be accessed confidentially, but please note that your Griffith s number will be required. This includes Student Safety and Wellbeing, Counselling, Chaplaincy, Health and Medical and other supports.

You can contact 1800RESPECT anonymously on 1800 737 732, chat online via 1800RESPECT.org.au or text 0458 737 732. This National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service is a free, 24 hour a day/seven days a week service.

Staff and HDR students can access the Staff counselling program confidentially and details of supports are not shared.