SASH Awareness, Prevention, Support and Reporting
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault (SASH)
APIC has zero tolerance for sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH). We maintain the right of every student and staff member to feel safe and respected at all times on APIC campuses. APIC is committed to supporting students and staff affected by sexual assault or harassment, regardless of where and when it takes place.
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Information on what constitutes sexual harassment and sexual assault, support services and reporting options are available on APIC's website SASH webpage. Click on the below button to visit APIC's SASH webpage.
Immediate Danger
If you are in immediate danger call 000
Confidential Internal Support
If you have been affected, it's important to seek support for your wellbeing. The wellbeing of our students is APIC's highest priority, contact a trained first responder who can provide support and guidance. ​​​​​
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APIC respects the choice of affected students to decide to report an incident. By contacting a first responder students are not reporting an incident to APIC and any information shared will be kept confidential. First responders will explain reporting options to help those affected decide whether they want to report and how to report. The primary focus of a first responder is the safety and welfare of the victim. First responders will make referrals as appropriate and ensure the required supports are put in place.
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For Confidential Support and Advice Contact:
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BRISBANE CAMPUS
Darsha Pathirage | Tel: (07) 3210 7407 | Email: darsha.pathirage@eca.edu.au
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MELBOURNE CAMPUS
Samantha Hollow | Tel: 03 7035 5353 | Email: samantha.hollow@eca.edu.au
Michelle Gillick | Tel: 03 7035 5327 | Email: michelle.gillick@eca.edu.au
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SYDNEY CAMPUS
Pia Pohankar | Tel: (02) 8766 3645 | Email: pia.pohankar@eca.edu.au​​​
Free 24/7 External Confidential Specialist Support Services
The following services are external and provide specialist SASH support. They are free, confidential and have a help line that is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Calling or contacting the following services does not mean you are reporting the incident. If you want to make an official report these services can provide advice about the process.
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​​​​Full Stop Australia
Tel: 1800 385 578
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1800Respect
Tel: 1800 737 732
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​​Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
Tel: 1800 497 212
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Click on the below buttons to visit 1800Respect and Full Stop Australia's websites for more information about their services.
Counselling
Support
If you would like to speak to APIC's counselling service, Converge have counsellors and psychologists who are trained to support victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment call 1300 687 399.
Calling or contacting the service does not mean you are reporting the incident. Converge International's counsellors offer support and help and will be able to provide you with the information you may require if you decide you do want to report the incident.
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Reporting SASH to APIC
The safety and well-being of students is of paramount importance to APIC. The priority of the College will be the safety and well-being of the person disclosing or formally reporting sexual assault or sexual harassment.
APIC will treat any disclosure or formal reporting of Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault with the utmost confidentiality as outlined in APIC's Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. ​We respect the choice of affected students to decide what course of action they decide to take.
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Students can choose to report anonymously using the online SASH Incident Report, or report using the online Critical Incident Report. If a student chooses to report anonymously APIC will be unable to contact the student to check on their welfare and offer support and will be limited in conducting a complete investigation.
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For further information and/or assistance to lodge a APIC Incident Report or Critical Incident report please contact one of APIC's first responders.
Formal Reporting to Police
Students can choose to lodge a formal report by contacting Police in their state directly. Reports can be made online or by visiting your local Police Station.
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Further information, contact details and the online reporting form can be found at via the Police website in your state.
Select the below button for your state to connect to the webpage.
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