Quick exit
If you need to leave this page quickly, click ‘Quick exit’ at the bottom of this page. Find out more about the quick exit link.
To avoid this page being saved in your browser history, use personal browsing.
If you’re in immediate danger, call triple zero (000).
Know your rights
You have a right to choose who to be intimate with. Sex and intimacy can include sexual touching, intercourse, sexual images and sexting.
It is a crime if you’re forced to participate in any of these activities and you haven’t freely and voluntarily given your consent.
Sexual assault can happen in intimate partnerships, families and communities. It can happen with someone you’re close with or someone you don’t know well.
Affirmative consent means your consent is actively requested and communicated during all acts of intimacy.
In Australia, a person cannot touch you, threaten you, exchange unwanted sexual images of or with you, or make sexual comments to or about you without your say.
Sexual offences are a serious crime and offenders could face up to 14 years in prison.
Reporting a crime or being a victim of a crime will not affect your visa or employment status.
Sexual assault support
Anyone, including international students and visitors in the City of Sydney local area can get help and support from these services.
Talking to someone you trust may help you decide what to do if you’ve been sexually assaulted.
Even if you decide not to report the sexual assault, there are many places you can get confidential support.
Disclaimer
This information is provided as a general guide only. It is not intended to constitute advice and must not be used as a substitute for professional advice.
The City of Sydney makes no warranty, representation or guarantee of any type as to the content, accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose or use of any information provided on these webpages.
If you find any information that you believe may be inaccurate, contact [email protected].
