Safe Steps - Safety when Leaving Campus

Safe Steps is run by the University each year at the end of daylight savings to make you aware of the potential dangers of walking alone when leaving the campus and encourages you to take actions to ensure you travel safely to your car bus, train or taxi.

Follow these Safe Steps at all times:

• Follow the most open and well-lit public path.
• Whenever possible, walk with a friend or in a group or contact Security to arrange an escort if you are walking alone after dusk.
• If alone, stay alert and be aware of your surroundings – confidence deters attackers.
• Carry a personal alarm or whistle and be prepared to call for help.
• Avoid undergrowth and be wary of strangers.
• Move your car closer to buildings during the day if you are planning on staying on campus after dark.

Use the following free after-hours campus security services:

• Escort Service
  If you have to walk to a parked car or near-campus residence after dark where no alternative means of secure transport is available and you have concerns for your safety please contact your campuses' after-dark Security Escort service (refer to phone numbers below). Please call the service well before you need to leave the building to arrange a time and place to meet.
• Shuttle bus service (North Terrace)
  During term, an air-conditioned shuttle bus service runs hourly from the Security Office in Hughes Plaza between 5:15pm-10:15pm to take students and staff up to 2.5kms from the University. A map of the bus route is located in the North Terrace Security Office.

Store these phone numbers in your mobile, diary or wallet:

Visit the Security Services website to find out more about the assistance they offer all staff and students.