Reporting an incident

Report to police

Call 000 if you wish to report an incident to the Queensland Police Service.

If you need help contacting police, you can contact:

• Griffith Campus Support Team

• Student Support Officers

• Counselling and wellbeing

Report to Griffith

There are several options available if you need to report an incident to Griffith:

• Call a Counsellor (Violence Response and Prevention) on (07) 5552 9600.

• Complete a Griffith Security Report.

• Contact the Harassment and Discrimination Contact Officer Network.

You can request your identity remain private. Whoever you speak to will record the “contact” but not disclose your identity without your permission. You can submit an online complaint form or an incident form anonymously if you do not want your identity to be known. Formal complaints will be investigated. You can pursue other options anytime, including reporting an incident to police.

Counselling and support services

Griffith staff and students have access to the following counselling and support services.

• Griffith After-Hours Crisis Support Service. Call on 1300 785 442 or SMS 0488 884 146. They are available from 5pm to 9am weekdays and 24/7 on weekends and public holidays.

• Griffith counselling and wellbeing.

• Counsellor (Violence Response and Prevention) on (07) 5552 9600.

• Griffith health services.

• Residential advisors in the Griffith residential colleges.

• Safe Campuses.

Safety tips

You can use the tips below to help keep yourself and your belongings safe while on Griffith’s campuses.

Personal safety

• Avoid isolated places, especially at night. Try not to be out alone after dark.

• Stick to well-lit routes where there are people in sight.

• If you are going out late, try to tell someone where you’re going and what time you expect to be back.

• Don’t accept lifts from strangers.

• Trust your gut instincts and avoid people and situations that make you feel uncomfortable.

• Don’t allow ‘tailgaters’ to enter secured doors behind you.

• Jog or bike during daylight and only in areas you are familiar with.

• If exercising, jog with a group of friends.

• Don't use earphones connected to a portable music device when out alone. It will distract you from who and what is around you.

• When you are socialising, don't leave your drink unattended and don't drink too much. Keeping a clear head makes it easier to make wise decisions when it comes to personal safety.

• Never accept food or drink from someone who is strange to you. If you didn’t see the food or drink being made, never take it (unless it’s in an unopened container). Always keep your eyes on your food or drink during a party or date.

• Be careful what you share on social media. Be cautious when announcing your location and who you are with.

Property security

• Mobile phones, laptop computers, digital music players are attractive to thieves. Be careful about where you take them and how you use them.

• Do not leave belongings unattended in libraries, labs or lecture theatres.

• Keep valuables out of sight in your car.

• Don’t leave purses, book bags, laptops and other valuables unattended.

• Protect your belongings by locking doors each time you leave.

• Never let anyone see your PIN when entering it on an Automatic Teller Machine.

• Always carry your bag or purse close to you where it can not be easily snatched.

• Don't put your bag or purse on the floor when in a public toilet cubicle.

• When using Automatic Teller Machine machines, look behind you. Watch out for people watching you.

• Try not to use Automatic Teller Machine machines late at night.

• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash around with you.

• Clearly mark your property to leave no doubt you own it.

• Keep bikes safe with a quality lock.

• Use our bike racks and end-of-trip facilities.

Register lost property

If you have lost property on campus, you can register your details via the Register lost property form. If your items are found, Library staff or the Campus Support team will be able to contact you. If you find someone else’s lost property, it can be handed in to your campus library or Campus Support office.

Please note that all perishables and general stationery items will be disposed of including:

• water bottles

• containers designed or used for food storage

• all property (excluding perishables and stationery) are kept at campus libraries for one month.