Disclose or report online, anytime
The University provides anonymous and identified options to report or disclose incidents of bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexual harm. If you are involved in an incident or are concerned about a member of the university community, and it is not an emergency, you are encouraged to make an online disclosure or report.
Online disclosure
An informal disclosure is informing the University about an incident of bullying, harassment, discrimination or sexual harm.
The University’s response to an informal disclosure will, to the extent possible, be guided by the wishes of the individual, with the wellbeing of all parties prioritised.
Unless the university has an obligation or duty of care, informal disclosures will not result in an investigative process or referral of a respondent under the Student Conduct, Wellbeing and Safety Policy, Student General Conduct Procedure, or Employee misconduct process.
An online disclosure can be escalated to a formal report at a later time.
The reporting and disclosure flowchart provides information about the disclosure process and support services at Griffith.
Formal report
A formal report is a request to the University to undertake an investigation into an incident or behaviour of concern. Investigations will be conducted in accordance with the Student Conduct, Wellbeing and Safety Policy, Student General Conduct Procedure, or Employee misconduct process.
In line with procedural fairness, the respondent will have the opportunity to respond to allegations made in a formal report. For this reason, the respondent (person the allegation relates to) must be a student, employee or University Community member.
After submitting a formal report, individuals will receive details of support options available at the University. To explore these options earlier, see Reporting and Disclosure or view the reporting and disclosure flowchart.
Anonymous disclosure or report
For various reasons, we understand that individuals may prefer to notify the university anonymously. An anonymous disclosure may be appropriate if an individual does not wish the University to respond to the disclosure but would like a record made of the incident or behaviour.
While the University treats all reports seriously, it is important to note that it may or may not be able to fully investigate, provide notice of a decision or take action to resolve the concern when the source of the report is unknown.
You can confirm your anonymity or change your mind and provide contact details in the form if you choose.
Where contact details are provided, individuals will receive details of support options available at the University. To explore these options earlier, see Reporting and Disclosure or view the reporting and disclosure flowchart.
About the process
Before submitting a report for further intervention by the University, self-guided resolution can be considered. Self-guided resolution is only suitable when an individual feels safe and confident to do so and is not appropriate for experiences relating to Sexual Assault.
- More information on self-guided resolution is available in the procedure: Student Reports of Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Harm.
Reports and disclosures can be made online at any time. Submissions made after hours, on weekends, or on public holidays will be reviewed during normal business hours only. The online form should not be used to notify the university of a current emergency.
All reports will be handled in a procedurally fair manner. Respondents will have the right to respond to allegations. The University to may decline to take action in respect of a report that is assessed as unreasonable, frivolous, vexatious or malicious.
The health, wellbeing and academic progress of all parties will be supported in line with the University’s duty of care. The University will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the report investigation and resolution process is trauma-informed.
It is important to note that the role of the University is to determine if there has been a breach of the standards of conduct
expected from members of the University Community through university policy, the Student Charter, the Staff Code of Conduct, employment contracts, or other relevant agreements. The University will not determine whether a criminal act has been committed.
Definitions and information about behaviours, support and university processes can be found under Definitions and FAQs.
Emergency, crisis and support
If you are in immediate danger, or in an emergency situation, call emergency services on 000 (triple zero) or 112 from a mobile phone.
If you are on any of our campuses and need help, you can also call the Campus Support Team (security) on free call 1800 800 707.
For crises that do not require emergency services:
- If you’ve experienced, seen or heard about concerning, threatening or inappropriate behaviour at Griffith, the Student Safety and Wellbeing team are available to help you find the support you need, and provide advice on your reporting options.
- You may choose to contact Student, Health Counselling and Wellbeing during business hours. You can also contact the Griffith Mental Wellbeing Support Line 24 hours, 7 days a week on phone 1300 785 442 or text 0488 884 146.
- Staff can access specialist domestic and family violence support via the workplace wellbeing and counselling program 24/7 on phone 1300 687 327. HDR students can access either student or staff counselling services.
- If you are studying or working overseas , contact International SOS to seek urgent medical, travel or other assistance by telephoning reverse charge (from overseas) (61) (2) 9372-2468. Griffith University’s membership number is 12AYCA000069