The 2026 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) is being conducted across Australian universities from 31 August 2026 by independent research organisation Roy Morgan on behalf of Universities Australia. 

Eligible students* from University of the Sunshine Coast will receive an email invitation from Roy Morgan on 8 September 2026 to participate in the survey. The closing date for the survey for UniSC students is 6 October 2026. 

The survey captures students’ perceptions and experiences of sexual violence and harm and provides updated data to help inform prevention efforts, strengthen support services and drive continued action across the sector. 

Every student’s experience of university is different and every student’s perspective matters. 

The NSSS gives eligible students an opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives. Students do not need to have experienced sexual violence or harm to take part.   

Participation is voluntary and confidential. Individual survey responses will not be shared with the University. Students can stop the survey at any time. 

Some topics covered in the survey may be sensitive or distressing. Students are encouraged to prioritise their wellbeing and access support if they need it. 

Support is available before, during and after participation. 

*Eligible students are those who are aged 16 years or older and were enrolled onshore in a course on 30 June 2026. 

Support at UniSC

Safer Communities is a confidential Student Wellbeing service that work with students and staff to create safe and respectful campuses for everyone.  We provide support to students who have experienced or witnessed inappropriate, threatening or harmful behaviour, on or off-campus.   

Our staff are professionals with specialist experience in responding to behaviours of concern including sexual and intimate partner violence.

Our business hours are Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30 pm.

How to contact the Safer Communities team

• Visit Safer Communities
• Email safe@usc.edu.au  
• Call Student Wellbeing (07) 5430 1226 and ask for the Safer Communities team. 

External support services

24/7 National Student Safety Survey Counselling Line: 1800 572 224 

More information

Respect at UniSC

Students

Safer Communities

Support for gender-based violence

Staff resources

Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence

For more information about the National Student Safety Survey, including frequently asked questions, visit nsss.edu.au 

For technical issues accessing or completing the survey, or to request a hardcopy questionnaire, contact the Roy Morgan Help Desk at safetysurvey@roymorgan.com or 1800 687 254.