Find support after an incident
If you've been affected by concerning behaviour (on or off campus), you can get help from staff at Federation or through external services.
Experiencing or witnessing discrimination, harassment or any form of violence can leave you feeling confused, scared and upset. It's important to know that you're not to blame and you're not alone. After a traumatic event, there are lots of ways you can reach out for help.
Support at Federation
If you'd like to talk to someone for advice, support, intervention and risk management, contact our Equity and Inclusion team.
You can talk to one of our trained counsellors in person, over the phone or via video call. The service is free and confidential.
Federation University's employee assistance program (EAP) offers free and confidential counselling for all staff, available 24/7.
The AEC isn't just about education. Staff can also give you personalised support or refer you to community services.
If you consider yourself to have a disablity, chronic medical or mental health condition, or care for someone who does, contact our Accessibility Services team.
Gippsland and Mt Helen campuses have nurses on site (bookings are free) and Berwick Campus has its own medical clinic.
External support services
Accessibility services
The National Relay Service (NRS) can help you if you're d/Deaf or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.
If you don't speak English very well, you may be eligible to get key personal documents translated for free.