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This week, staff and students across Australia will receive an invitation to participate in the Racism@Uni Survey, an independent and confidential study led by the Australian Human Rights Commission and conducted by researchers from the Centre for Social Policy Research (POLIS).

This landmark study seeks to examine the prevalence, nature and impact of racism in universities. It includes questions about interpersonal, bystander, institutional, and structural racism, and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

The survey is independent and anonymous, ensuring your responses are confidential.

The Australian Human Rights Commission will report on the findings and make recommendations to the Australian Government and universities.

Participation

Participation is entirely voluntary and open to all staff and students (aged 18 and over) at participating Australian universities.

As ANU has agreed to participate, you will receive an invitation email containing a unique link to complete the survey.

Participants will also have the chance to win a $50 gift card. There are fifty gift cards available.

When will you get your notification?

You will receive an email to your student or staff inbox from the email address: AHRC.RacismUniSurvey@anu.edu.au containing a unique survey link on Thursday 14 August.

You will also receive three reminder emails over the next few weeks, regardless of whether you have completed the survey. 

If you have completed the survey, you do not need to take any further action and can ignore the reminder emails.

For more information

This survey is being managed by the Australian Human Rights Commission. For further information about the survey, including a list of frequently asked questions please visit

During the survey period, you can contact the Racism@Uni Survey project team on 1800 192 651 for information about the survey. You can also contact the Racism@Uni Survey project team via the following email address racism.uni.survey@anu.edu.au should you have any questions. 

Technical support

If you require technical support with the survey or need any assistance regarding survey technical matters, you can get in touch with the Online Research Unit via the following email address racismunisurvey@theoru.zendesk.com.

Where to get personal support

We recognise that reflecting on experiences of racism can be distressing. If you need personal or wellbeing support, the University provides a range of support services for staff and students including:

Students

• ANU Wellbeing Support Line (24/7) - 1300 050 327 or text 0488 884 170
• ANU Health and Wellbeing  Services (including Student Safety and Wellbeing and ANU Counselling) – information on how to access support is available at Health, safety & wellbeing | Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app University, new clients are encouraged to complete a short online form which will be responded within 72 working hours. For general inquiries about the services and bookings for existing clients, phone (02) 6125 2211 (Option 1).

Staff

• Information on how to disclose or report an incident of racism and/or discrimination and how to access the support available - .
• Assure (EAP Provider) – 1800 808 374 -
• ANU Staff Respect Consultant - The Staff Respect Consultant provides free, confidential, trauma informed discussions with staff who are experiencing harassment, bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace as well as the associated impacts on stress and wellbeing staffrespect@anu.edu.au.
• https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/diversity-inclusion/racism-and-discrimination-response-and-support

Community Services

• Contact details for a wide range of community support services can be found at Urgent support | Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app University.

Making a disclosure of racism to the University

If you or someone you know have experienced harassment, racism, discrimination, violence or threats of violence, including sexual harm, there is support in place at the ANU. The University offers two pathways for anyone who has been impacted by harmful behaviours. Responses are managed by staff who understand trauma informed and person-centred approaches, and who can provide you with support and information to assist with your decision making while supporting your wellbeing. To access the Harmful Behaviours Disclosure tool visit .