Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Plan

As one of the nation’s largest regional universities, with a presence in every mainland state and a diverse community of students studying online and on campus, we recognise the responsibility we hold to foster physical and virtual environments where every individual feels respected, valued, and is able to thrive. This responsibility includes a strong and enduring commitment to preventing and responding to gender-based violence.

CQUniversity’s Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Plan 2026 – 2030 reflects an institutional commitment to education, respectful relationships, safer campuses and online environments, and accessible support systems for all members of the University community. Importantly, it also recognises the important role CQUniversity can play beyond our campuses through education, leadership, support and research that informs policy and practice.

CQUniversity’s Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response Plan 2026 – 2030 has been developed in response to the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Feedback related to this plan is welcomed and will be considered as part of the University’s ongoing commitment to learning and continuous improvement in preventing and responding to gender-based violence. If you would like to provide feedback on this plan, please email respect@cqu.edu.au.