2026 National Student Safety Survey
Macquarie University is committed to creating a campus and community where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive.
Gender-based Violence and sexual harm remain a serious issue across Australian society, including in our universities. Listening to students' experiences is an important part of understanding the issue, strengthening support and helping create safer and more respectful campuses.
As part of our efforts to make positive change, Macquarie University is participating in the 2026 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS), an independent survey conducted by Roy Morgan on behalf of Universities Australia.
The survey is open to all eligible students, whether or not you have experienced sexual violence or harm. Every student's perspective matters.
Support
Some of the topics covered by the survey may be sensitive or distressing. You don't have to manage this alone. If you have been affected by Gender-based Violence or sexual harm or would like to talk to someone about it, support is available.
Macquarie's specialist Gender-based Violence response team
You do not have to pay anything to access support from this team.
Other support services
- National Student Safety Survey Counselling Line: 1800 572 224
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
About the survey
The NSSS will ask about your perceptions and experiences of sexual violence and harm. The information gathered will help inform prevention efforts, strengthen support services and drive action across Australian universities.
The survey is open from 9 September to 7 October 2026.
Participation is voluntary. The survey is being conducted independently by Roy Morgan, and your individual responses will not be shared with Macquarie University. You can stop participating at any time.
If you are invited to participate, you will receive the survey directly by email from Roy Morgan from either:
- safetysurvey@roymorgan.com
- surveys@roymorgan.com.