Safer communities
At CDU, we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all our staff and students.
Safer Communities provides free and confidential support for CDU students who have experienced harm, are feeling unsafe, or simply want someone to talk to about something that doesn’t feel right. Safer Communities offers a safe, respectful space to talk, where support is guided by your choices, at your pace, and with your wellbeing at the centre.
Support is also available if you’re worried about someone else, or if you’re unsure how to respond or help safely. We recognise that conversations about safety, violence, and harm can be confronting, but please remember you’re not alone, and support is available.
Make a Safety and Support disclosure
We encourage all students and staff to report all instances of violence, including any situation that makes you feel unsafe
Safer communities information and support
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Gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) refers to any form pf physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threat based on gender that results in, or is likely to result in, harm, coercion, control, feat, or deprivation of liberty or autonomy (Department of Education, 2025).
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Sexual violence information and support
Sexual violence is an umbrella term that includes any sexual behaviours or sexual acts that are committed without all parties’ consent.
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Domestic and family violence information and support
Domestic and family violence refers to any form of abusive behaviour used to control, intimidate, harm, or instil fear in another person within an intimate relationship or family setting.
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Respect. Now. Always.
CDU joins universities nationwide in supporting the Respect. Now. Always. initiative, led by Universities Australia. Violence, abuse and harassment have no place at CDU
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Support for staff
CDU is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment that supports the rights of all persons within the University community to work and study safely and free from any form of violence.
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Respect matters online training
This course is designed to empower students with the skills and knowledge to prevent, identify, and respond to gender-based violence, helping create a culture of safety, support, and equity.
Consent Matters: a free online course
Creating a safe and respectful community
A safe and respectful community is everybody's responsibility
CDU Safer Communities delivers a range of programs, events, and activities for CDU students that aim to foster a strong culture of safety, support, respect, and connection. These initiatives promote respectful relationships, raise awareness of consent and personal boundaries, encourage bystander action, and create opportunities for students to connect with one another in positive and inclusive ways.
Be a better human
The Be a Better Human campaign consists of a student and staff committee that focuses on educating students about consent, gender-based violence, bystander education, respectful relationships, reporting, and support options. Click here to learn more or get involved with the campaign today!
Be a Better Human campaignOther ways CDU is creating safer communities
Pride@CDU
At CDU we celebrate sexual and gender diversity and are committed to fostering safe, respectful, and supportive campuses for everyone.
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CDU Security
Your safety matters. If you ever feel unsafe or need help on campus, you can contact CDU Security by phoning 1800 646 501 or through the Safe Zone app.
Campus security services
SafeZone
SafeZone is a free app for all CDU students, staff and contractors that connects you directly to our security and safety teams. It enables staff and students to raise an alert that sends their GPS location directly to the Security Command Centre.
SafeZone
Complaints
CDU has a structured process for students to raise complaints regarding their studies, student life, or university services, ensuring fair and timely resolution.
Complaints
Northern Territory Gender Equity and Diversity Knowledge Hub
The NT Gender Equity and Diversity Knowledge Hub is a central space designed to connect people, ideas, and resources that advance inclusion across the Northern Territory.
NT Gender Equity and Diversity Knowledge Hub