External resources

Yarrow Place is South Australia’s leading public health service responding to adult rape and sexual assault. It provides free and confidential support to people aged 16 years or older who’ve experienced rape or sexual assault - or who were aged 16 years or older at the time of an assault. 

Services available to students at Yarrow Place include: 

• a 24-hour crisis response service for recent sexual assault, including medical care and counselling 
• professional counselling 
• therapeutic support groups for people affected by recent or past sexual assault 
• collection of forensic evidence for those who’ve made, or are considering making, a report to police 
• referrals to other support services where appropriate 

Contact Yarrow Place on 1800 817 421.

SHINE SA promotes sexual health and relationship wellbeing for all. Students can contact SHINE SA for sexual and reproductive health information, education, and support.

You can access SHINE SA’s services, which include:

• clinical sexual and reproductive health services
• sexual health counselling
• a sexual health hotline
• support related to sexual and gender diversity
• education and training programs

SHINE SA provides sexual and reproductive health services across South Australia.

Contact SHINE SA on 8300 5300.

1800RESPECT is a national counselling and support service for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, and family violence. Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Students can speak with a counsellor by phone or online.

Contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

Lifeline is a national charity providing free, 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Anyone experiencing emotional distress or a personal crisis can contact Lifeline for immediate support. 

Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

13YARN provides an opportunity to yarn with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders without judgement. You can access crisis support 24/7 and a confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns. They will work with you to explore options for on-going support. You will be connected with another Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who knows how to listen, without judgement or shame. 

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. 

Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in a culturally safe and non-judgemental space. 

Contact 13YARN on 13 92 76

QLife is a national telephone and web-based counselling service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBTI) people, as well as their families and friends. The service provides peer-supported, early-intervention support for people of all ages. 

QLife offers a safe space to talk about bodies, genders, sexualities, relationships, and lived experiences. 

Contact QLife on 1800 184 527.

The eSafety Commissioner provides trusted, independent advice and practical tools to help people stay safe online. This includes up-to-date information about popular apps, games, and social media platforms. 

Students can access guidance on what to do if they experience online harm, including: 

• cyberbullying 
• adult cyber abuse 
• image-based abuse 
• illegal or restricted online content 

Online safety information is also available in in multiple languages. 

The National Student Ombudsman (NSO) is a free and independent service that helps students resolve complaints about higher education providers. 

The NSO can assist with issues including: 

• student safety and welfare 
• racism 
• gender-based violence 
• course administration 
• teaching provisions and facilities 
• disciplinary processes 
• reasonable adjustments 

The service is available to all higher education students in Australia.