The Jewish community has has noted an increase in antisemitic incidents across university campuses in Victoria. The number of incidents concerning lecture material or comments made in class has also risen.

The Australasian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) is actively working towards a safe environment for students on campus. Though the antisemitic incidents are from a small and loud minority, it does not diminish the severity of their actions. AUJS leaders have been proactively meeting with university staff, security and vice-chancellors to convey the needs of Jewish students returning to campus.

What to do in an incident?

If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.

If you experience antisemitism on campus, please raise the issue with campus security. See details at the end of this article.

Report the incident to AUJS through JEAP app or CSG.

Reporting ensures that the Jewish student affected gets the best outcome. When in doubt, no matter if it is borderline, we encourage students to report.

We encourage you to sign up to your local AUJS club on campus. The best way to have access to all safety information, updates from your campus and event information is to sign up as an AUJS member.

AUJS are not only helping to guide students through these challenging times. They are investing in events that unite the Jewish youth and provide safe spaces for Jewish life on campus – from weekly lunches to social and political events.

Jewish life and safety will always be our priority.

We wish all students a successful, fulfilling, and safe year ahead!

Campus Security Contact Information:

Melbourne University:
Harassment and bullying reporting: 03 9035 8675
Campus security: 03 8344 6666
Urgent 24/7 Counselling: 1300 219 459

Monash:
Harassment and bullying reporting: 03 9905 1599
Campus Security: 9905 3333
Urgent 24/7 Counselling: 1300 788 3360

RMIT:
Harassment and bullying reporting – 03 9925 2396
Campus Security – 03 9925 3895
Urgent 24/7 Counselling – 1300 305 737

Swinburne:
Harassment and bullying reporting – 03 9925 2396
Campus Security – 03 9925 3895
Urgent 24/7 Counselling – 1300 305 737

Deakin:
Safer Community – 9244 3734 (9-4PM Monday to Friday)
Campus Security: 1800 062 579
Report via online portal

La Trobe:
Harassment and bullying reporting: (03) 9479 5308
Campus security: (03) 9479 2222
Counselling: (03) 9479 2956 (9-5pm),
Out of hours crisis line: 1300 146 307

ACU:
Campus security: 1300 729 452
Report via online portal
Counselling: 1300 638 485