Respect Week 2026: Join us for food and activities while helping build a respectful community!
All healthy relationships—with friends, family, fellow students, teachers or partners—are built on respect. While it may seem obvious that we should think about other people’s feelings, wishes and rights when interacting with them, relationships can be complicated. It’s important for everyone to understand how to remain respectful in different situations and spaces.
That’s why Victorian tertiary education institutions have teamed up to bring you Respect Week. Respect Week promotes a safe, respectful and inclusive environment and the understanding and prevention of gender-based violence across campuses, online spaces and surrounding communities.
Deakin is starting things off for 2026, so come along to the events and activities we’ll be running on each of our Australian campuses throughout the week of Monday 9 until Friday 13 March.
Remember, it’s up to all of us to help create a safe and inclusive University community where everyone feels supported to be their best.
Join us for Respect Week events
Join us for some tasty food and get involved in a range of games and activities, while learning more about being respectful.
You’ll also be able to talk to members of the Equity and Inclusion and Safer Community teams to learn about the support and services they can provide you.
Find out when and where events will be held on your campus below.
| Campus | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | John Hay Courtyard | Tuesday 10 March | 11.30am to 1.30pm |
| Waurn Ponds | Union Green | Wednesday 11 March | 11.30am to 1.30pm |
| Burwood | Morgan's Walk | Thursday 12 March | 11.30am to 1.30pm |
| Warrnambool | Quadrangle | Thursday 12 March | 11.30am to 1.30pm |
We will also have other events throughout the year you can get involved in, so be on the look out.
If you have questions, need support, or want to explore more ways you can get involved, contact the Equity and Inclusion team at respectbelongthrive@deakin.edu.au
Do you need support?
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- Talking about gender-based violence and harassment can be distressing. For support at Deakin, contact Safer Community from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4 pm on 03 9244 3734.
- If you’re experiencing, or at risk of experiencing violence, you can contact:
- 1800RESPECT by calling 1800 737 732
- Safe Steps by calling 1800 015 188.
- If you’re experiencing, or at risk of experiencing sexual assault, you can call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292.
- For additional support, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the Lifeline website.