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SIBT recognises our responsibility to do everything we can to create a safe and inclusive environment through prevention and education, and to ensure victim-survivors feel supported and secure in reporting their experiences of sexual harm or gender-based violence.
In support of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful learning environment, SIBT consulted with our community to develop a new:
Our Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Policy explains how SIBT works to prevent, respond, and manage disclosures and reports of sexual misconduct and gender-based violence (GBV) involving students. It applies to all students and members of the SIBT community (including staff, contractors and visitors) when engaged in campus-related activities, both online or present at SIBT facilities.
What is Sexual Harm?
Sexual harm means sexual activity without consent and includes:
What is Gender Violence?
Gender-based violence means physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats, based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in, harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy. It includes:
Who can be affected?
While anyone can experience gendered violence, it most commonly affects women and girls. Evidence also shows that LGBTIQ+ people, people with disabilities, cultural and linguistically diverse people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are at higher risk. This is because gender inequality often overlaps with other types of inequality.
Please refer to the Policy and Procedures documents on our Policies page for more detailed information.
Support at SIBT
You can make a disclosure or report through the college’s Donesafe reporting system. Disclosures and reports can be made anonymously. You can also speak to a Student Counsellor, teacher or any SIBT staff member to discuss your options.
There is no time limit on reporting.
Staff can help you:
Supporting a Friend
If a friend or another student tells you they have experienced gender-based violence, you should:
