Concerning behaviour
Find out where you can get support if you, or someone you know, has experienced concerning, threatening or inappropriate behaviour.
Gender-based violence
Gender-based violence is any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats, based on gender and gender identity, that results in (or is likely to result in) harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.
Family violence
Family violence is any violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour happening in current or past family, domestic or intimate relationships.
Sexual harm
Sexual harm is any unwanted or unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature, including sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Assault and threats
An assault or threat is when someone uses violence to harm a person or threatens to cause harm to another person. Threatening or assaulting another person is a criminal offence.
Technology-facilitated abuse
Technology-facilitated abuse is any abusive behaviour that occurs online or via technology, including image-based abuse, catfishing and trolling.
Stalking
Stalking is repeated unwanted contact or communication that causes someone distress or fear.
Harassment
Harassment is any unwanted behaviour that causes someone to feel offended or humiliated – it can be overt or subtle, verbal, non-verbal, or physical.
Racism
Racism includes prejudice, discrimination or hatred directed at someone because of their colour, ethnicity or national origin.
Discrimination
Discrimination is the unjust treatment of people that disadvantages one group over another.
Bullying
Bullying is repeated unreasonable behaviour towards another individual or group, which creates a risk to their health or safety.
Hazing
Hazing involves pressuring someone to do something to become part of a group.
Self-harm and suicidal behaviour
If you, or someone you know, is self-harming or suicidal, we’re here to help and support you.
Scams
Learn how to protect yourself from scams that target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels.
Foreign interference
Foreign interference happens when coercive, clandestine, deceptive or corrupting activities (which are contrary to Australia’s sovereignty, values and national interests) are carried out by – or on behalf of – a foreign actor.