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2026 National student safety survey– COMING 31 AUGUST

The National Student Safety Survey aims to improve safety for everyone across all of Australia’s universities.

Launching on 31 August 2026, all eligible university students will be invited to take part – whether or not they have experienced sexual violence. Your voice matters.

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Support is available

Your wellbeing is the priority. If the topics raised in the survey cause you any distress, you can:

  • access 24/7 free and confidential support from trained counsellors by calling the National Student Safety Survey Counselling Line on 1800 572 224 (the Counselling Line is being provided by Full Stop Australia which is a specialist sexual, domestic and family violence support service) and/or
  • reach out to the national services listed on this page.

Full Stop Australia

Full Stop Australia understands that sexual, domestic and family violence uniquely and disproportionately impacts LGBTQI+ communities. Full Stop Australia commits to standing alongside all LGBTQI+ communities to provide service to anyone regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, and acknowledges that LGBTQI+ inclusion is a key component to creating a life free from violence. They also continue to host the Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline which is a 24/7, free and confidential service staffed by trauma-specialist counsellors who have received community-led training on the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQI+ communities as it relates to sexual, domestic and family violence.

Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline

1800 RESPECT

MensLine Australia

Lifeline

Relationships Australia

Find A Helpline

WellMob