Australasian Universities Safer Communities Symposium 2026

The Australasian Universities Safer Communities Symposium (AUSCS) is the leading annual event for people working within, and alongside tertiary education in:

• Safety and wellbeing

• Gender-based violence prevention and response

• Behavioural response

• Human Resources

• Campus culture, equity and inclusion

Attending the AUSCS Symposium provides a platform for practitioners, providers and experts to:

• Discuss local and sector-wide trends, issues and initiatives

• Showcase good practice in prevention and response to behavioural matters; and

• Learn from experts, peers and partners to inform the ongoing and evolving work of nurturing safe and respectful university communities.

This year's theme is: Creating cultures of care: embedding prevention and response for safer campuses

Please also use our 'Travelling to Melbourne' Guide to plan your trip.

Day 1: Monday 16 November

8am - 5pm - Symposium

6pm - 10pm - Delegates Dinner

Day 2: Tuesday 17 November

8am - 5pm - Symposium

The program will be drafted and available on the website soon.