Respect at Bond: Preventing gender-based violence
Creating a culture of respect at Bond
Bond University has a commitment to ensuring students live and study within a safe and respectful community.
As a learning institution, Universities play a lead role in preventing and responding to all forms of interpersonal harm and violence including addressing the drivers of gender-based violence.
Sexual harm and gender violence are a scourge on society and must not be tolerated on university campuses or elsewhere. At Bond, we are very conscious of the deep and lasting traumatic impact that such abhorrent behaviour can inflict on victims and survivors. The University is deeply sorry to those who have experienced any form of sexual harm or gender violence.
Our goal is to eradicate these behaviours through trauma-informed education, cultural change, and collective responsibility and accountability of our leaders, staff, and students to call out and report any unacceptable behaviour, gender violence and sexual harm.
The University has developed two educational modules for our community. These modules are compulsory for all Bond University students and new students should complete during Orientation Week.
Bond University's Sexual Harm Policy
Click here to access Bond University's Sexual Harm Policy.
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How do I report an incident of sexual harm or gender violence?
Bond is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students that empowers and supports them to speak up, self-help, and self-determine the actions they wish to take and where perpetrators cannot hide.
The information on this page provides options for reporting incidents and seeking support.
For links to assist you in reporting sexual harm go here.
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Who receives my report of sexual harm or gender violence?
Bond University has dedicated specialist staff who are responsible for receiving reports of gender-based violence of sexual harm, undertaking immediate steps to ensure the safety of parties involved, and ensuring students are connected to an appropriate, dedicated support person who will assist the student throughout the process.
We encourage all members of our community, staff, and students who have experienced or observed any incidents of sexual harm to disclose or report through the BondCare online platform or contact Bond University Crisis Line or Bond University Security who is available 24/7. (add links)
Our Team:
- takes a trauma-informed approach to responding to disclosures and reports of sexual harm with transparency, respect and privacy being at the core
- supports students to understand options, and self-determine what actions they would like to take, ensuring they remain supported throughout the process
- can receive and respond to anonymous reports and complaints, noting this may limit the actions the university can make to investigate and respond
Our Team is comprised of University Officers who have specific roles in relation to responding to reports, including the Integrity Office, the Director Student Success and Wellbeing and the Manager Security. The purpose of our Team is to:
- assess and make immediate safety provisions as required
- connect students with dedicated support person to provide ongoing support and care
- provide clear information on options available to assist students to self-determine actions
The Integrity Office will manage any ongoing investigation as needed, in alignment with the University’s policy.
To report inappropriate behaviour, gender violence or sexual harm, visit the following link.
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What are my support options if I don't want to report to the Safer Community Team?
If you are seeking support for yourself or wish to report wellbeing concerns of others, we are here to support you and provide you with options.
We take a ‘no wrong door’ approach to disclosing or reporting sexual harm and gender violence and respect your decision to determine the right approach for you.
The BondCare Team are trained wellbeing specialists who can provide you with support and information and assist you to access external specialist supports or report incidents to the Queensland Police.
To access BondCare for support and information email [email protected] or follow this link.
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What else is the University doing to respond to sexual harm?
In 2022, Bond University established a taskforce to oversee the implementation of strategies designed to strengthen our university’s response to sexual harm, including:
- creation of the Office of Integrity whose responsibilities included a review of sexual harm policy.
- simplification of reporting mechanisms
- enhancement of supports
This work has now been embedded into University business. To access the Bond University whole of organisation plan to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, click here. (link to come)
Oversight of the University's student prevention and response initiatives are overseen by the Student Transition, Wellbeing and Safety Committee in partnership with students, external subject matter experts and key stakeholders across the university community.
Bond University is committed to transparency in our response to this critically important issue. Public reporting fosters a culture of accountability and education which assists in minimising behaviours which lead to sexual harm.
Click here for our Annual Sexual Harm Report.
Bond is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students that empowers and supports them to speak up, self-help, and self-determine the actions they wish to take and where perpetrators cannot hide.
The information on this page provides options for reporting incidents and seeking support.
For links to assist you in reporting sexual harm go here.
Bond University has dedicated specialist staff who are responsible for receiving reports of gender-based violence of sexual harm, undertaking immediate steps to ensure the safety of parties involved, and ensuring students are connected to an appropriate, dedicated support person who will assist the student throughout the process.
We encourage all members of our community, staff, and students who have experienced or observed any incidents of sexual harm to disclose or report through the BondCare online platform or contact Bond University Crisis Line or Bond University Security who is available 24/7. (add links)
Our Team:
- takes a trauma-informed approach to responding to disclosures and reports of sexual harm with transparency, respect and privacy being at the core
- supports students to understand options, and self-determine what actions they would like to take, ensuring they remain supported throughout the process
- can receive and respond to anonymous reports and complaints, noting this may limit the actions the university can make to investigate and respond
Our Team is comprised of University Officers who have specific roles in relation to responding to reports, including the Integrity Office, the Director Student Success and Wellbeing and the Manager Security. The purpose of our Team is to:
- assess and make immediate safety provisions as required
- connect students with dedicated support person to provide ongoing support and care
- provide clear information on options available to assist students to self-determine actions
The Integrity Office will manage any ongoing investigation as needed, in alignment with the University’s policy.
To report inappropriate behaviour, gender violence or sexual harm, visit the following link.
If you are seeking support for yourself or wish to report wellbeing concerns of others, we are here to support you and provide you with options.
We take a ‘no wrong door’ approach to disclosing or reporting sexual harm and gender violence and respect your decision to determine the right approach for you.
The BondCare Team are trained wellbeing specialists who can provide you with support and information and assist you to access external specialist supports or report incidents to the Queensland Police.
To access BondCare for support and information email [email protected] or follow this link.
In 2022, Bond University established a taskforce to oversee the implementation of strategies designed to strengthen our university’s response to sexual harm, including:
- creation of the Office of Integrity whose responsibilities included a review of sexual harm policy.
- simplification of reporting mechanisms
- enhancement of supports
This work has now been embedded into University business. To access the Bond University whole of organisation plan to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, click here. (link to come)
Oversight of the University's student prevention and response initiatives are overseen by the Student Transition, Wellbeing and Safety Committee in partnership with students, external subject matter experts and key stakeholders across the university community.
Bond University is committed to transparency in our response to this critically important issue. Public reporting fosters a culture of accountability and education which assists in minimising behaviours which lead to sexual harm.
Click here for our Annual Sexual Harm Report.