Respect at Uni

Empowering our university community to champion change for an equal and respectful culture.

Southern Cross University is holding our first Respect at Uni Week from 18 to 22 March 2024 — an Initiative by Student Support Services, Student Associations and UniLodge Accommodation.

Join us for Respect at Uni Week to learn how you can help make our university experience safer for everyone. This week-long campaign is an opportunity to learn about our commitment to the prevention of and response to sexual violence: providing learning opportunities and sign-posting support services.

In celebration with Harmony Week and Neurodiversity Celebration Week, the event also provides us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate Australia’s diversity, and foster an inclusive and safe community for everyone here at Southern Cross University.

Be a Better Human

Be a Better Human booklet

We’re encouraging everyone who is part of our campus community to take a moment and consider how we can ‘better’ our behaviour. Learn more about how to have respectful relationships or learn more about how to be a respectful community member.

Learn more

Respect at Uni Week event program

Make your pledge! Online

📅 18-22 March
🕘 All day
 📍 Online

Share how you will contribute to a respectful university community; make your pledge here! 

Online pledge wall

Online Privilege Walk


📅 All Week
🕘 All Day
 📍 Online

Have you ever thought about the privilege you hold? This short, interactive resource can help you consider what aspects of privilege you hold. This activity is hosted by Victoria University.

Launch Online Walk

Photo competition 'Respect'

📅 Mon 18 - Wed 27 March
🕘 All day
 📍 Online

What does respect look like for you?
Send in your photo to win a $50 e-voucher. The photos will go into a collage we will share with the Southern Cross community.

Submit your photo

Photo competition 'Diversity and inclusion'

📅 Mon 18 - Wed 27 March
🕘 All day
 📍 Online

What does belonging, diversity and inclusion mean to you?

Send in your photo to win a $50 e-voucher. The photos will go into a collage we will share with the Southern Cross community.

Submit your photo

Pledge Wall - Coffs Harbour

📅 18-22 March
🕘 All day
 📍 Student Lounge, F Block

Share how you will contribute to a respectful university community; make your pledge here in person!

Pledge Wall - Lismore


📅 18-22 March
🕘 All day
 📍 Student Services Hub

Share how you will contribute to a respectful university community; make your pledge here in person!

Pledge Wall - Gold Coast

📅 18-22 March
🕘 All day
 📍 The Marquee

Share how you will contribute to a respectful university community; make your pledge here in person!

Harmony Week activities

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 11am - 2pm
 📍 Various 

 An opportunity to acknowledge, learn from and celebrate our diverse communities.

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Neurodiversity Celebration

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 11am - 2pm
 📍 Various 

Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences and transforming how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported.

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Screening: Respect at Uni Week message

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 10:30am and 1.30pm
 📍 Library (all campuses)

Watch Courtney Ugle's Respect at Uni Week message to the SCU community. Courtney is a proud Bunbury Noongar woman and VFLW Bombers star, who grew up in a home where domestic violence was “common and normalised”. This 20-minute experience is not to be missed.

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Respect at Uni Week Pop-up - Coffs Harbour

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 10am - 1pm AEDT
 📍 Student Lounge, F Block

Visit our Respect at Uni Week information stall to discover a range of valuable insights, resources, freebies, and activities focused on fostering respect and creating a welcoming environment for all. 
Coffs Campus

CHSA Brunch Bar - Coffs Harbour

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 10am - 1pm AEDT
 📍 Student Lounge, F Block

CHSA invited you to their Brunch Bar, followed by an EXTRA lunch starting at 12pm with a range of salads, quiche & sweet potato fries! Come and enjoy this delicious spread while you learn about Respect at Uni.
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Respect at Uni Week Pop-up - Lismore

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 11am - 2pm AEDT
 📍 The Plaza

Visit our Respect at Uni Week information stall to discover a range of valuable insights, resources, freebies, and activities focused on fostering respect and creating a welcoming environment for all. 
Lismore library facilities

LEXSA Wellness Wednesday - Lismore

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 11:30am - 2pm AEDT
 📍 Outside LEXSA Office

LEXSA event for Respect@Uni includes live music by Z.A.M, Plant 'n' Pot Workshop, Respect Activity + more at the Plaza.
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Respect at Uni Week Pop-up - Gold Coast

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 11am - 2pm AEST
 📍 Quadrangle

Visit our Respect at Uni Week information stall to discover a range of valuable insights, resources, freebies, and activities focused on fostering respect and creating a welcoming environment for all. 
Gold Coast Campus Facilities

CoastRs Respect at Uni/Harmony Day celebrations - Gold Coast

📅 Wednesday 20 March
🕘 11:30am - 1.30pm AEST
 📍 Quadrangle

Enjoy live music, Free Donuts, $5 lunch vouchers for Samba Paella Food Truck, Harmony Day polaroid wall, Friendship bracelet workshop and more!
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Respectful Relationships

📅 Thursday 21 March
🕘 1pm - 2pm AEDT (NSW time)
 📍 Online

Learn what respectful relationships look like, how to develop them, and identify when it's not healthy. Explore safe and respectful relationships with your peers, family members, and intimate partners.

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Close the Gap: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Course

📅 March-April
🕘 2-day course
 📍 Various

This course is being offered at Lismore (21-22 March), Gold Coast (26-27 March) and Coffs Harbour (11-12 April) campus locations. 

UniLodge Morning tea - Lismore

📅 Friday 22 March
🕘 11am - 1pm AEDT
 📍 Magellan BBQ area

*For Lismore UniLodge residents only* What Respect means to you morning tea with the RAs. Play Respect Bingo and contribute to our pledge canvas to showcase our understanding of respect to our community.

UniLodge Lunch and Learn - Coffs Harbour

📅 Friday 22 March
🕘 12pm - 2pm AEDT
 📍 The Chill Out Zone

*For Coffs UniLodge residents only* Lunch and Learn for you to enjoy a bite while reflecting on the 'Respect at Uni' week. Play Respect Bingo and contribute to our pledge canvas to showcase our understanding of respect to our community.

Respect and Inclusion at SCU

Student Safety

Nurturing a safe, supportive and respectful environment is all about care, one of Southern Cross University's most important values.

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Ally Network

Join or contact the Ally Network and learn more about gender and sexuality diversity supports.

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Indigenous Australian Student Services (IASS)

Events, support and guidance for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at SCU.

Indigenous art work

Student Equity

Supporting the participation and success of students with diverse and intersectional identities.

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Self-help Hub

A rich array of information, resources, self-guided tutorials, and connections; all designed to aid students in their academic and personal growth.

Student Advocacy Service

Free and confidential advocacy in relation to the academic and procedural rules and regulations of the University.

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Student Services Amenity Fee

The Respect at Uni Week is funded by your SSAF.

On-demand online learning

Explore our on-demand online learning modules designed to increase your understanding of contributing to a respectful and inclusive academic, social, and cultural environment. You can also complete them for self-education and professional development. Some may require SCU login.

Respect@SCU

This online module help you understand what it means to be a respectful member of the Southern Cross University community and promote an inclusive and diverse culture on campus.

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Understanding Gender and Sexuality Diversity eLearning

Learn about sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression and strengthen your understanding of diverse identities and LGBTIQA+ peoples and communities

Unconscious bias

Unconscious bias is when you either favour or discriminate against one group or person without being aware of your actions. This module will help you understand how it can affect your behaviour and how you can mitigate its influence.

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Introduction to Disability Awareness

Challenge ingrained cultural and attitudinal barriers that perpetuate discrimination and learn about the inclusion of people with disability in Australia. You must create a free account and log in.

Introduction to the Prevention of Gender Based Violence

This free, introductory Course will help you develop foundational knowledge to support further studies or work in gender equity and the prevention of violence against women.

Student services office at the Lismore campus

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