Higher Education
Prevent harm. Build trust.
Lead Change.
“RespectX is a no-brainer. The reporting system and case management functions are phenomenal. This is the leading approach to the prevention of misconduct.“
Rose Alwyn
CEO, St John’s College UQ
Case Study Video
Why education leaders trust RespectX.
Overview
Built for higher education.
RespectX is the leading anonymous reporting, case management and wellbeing platform purpose-built for universities, TAFEs, student residential providers.
- National Code Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the National Higher Education Code for Gender-based Violence.
- Institutional Data Reporting
- Generate comprehensive institution-wide reports with a single click.
- Proactive Prevention
- Take proactive steps to prevent misconduct before it occurs.
- Safe Reporting
- Provide a simple and secure way for students and staff to report issues.
- Trauma-informed Workflow
- Offer a guided, person-centric workflow for consistent handling of reports.
- Workplace Law Compliance
- Meet legal obligations like Respect@Work and WHS requirements.
- Prevent Escalation
- Address issues early to avoid legal action or escalation to the Ombudsman.
- Efficiency and Consistency
- Streamline processes with a unified approach across the institution.
“RespectX encourages my people to report early. That way you can start moving the culture to a more positive and safe place before it escalates into a full blown investigation.”
National Code
Practical support across all seven standards.
RespectX helps education providers meet the requirements of the National Code. We complement your existing efforts by providing real-time data and analytics, downloadable compliance reports, anonymous reporting with two-way communication, trauma informed case management, and expert-informed resources.
- Standard 1
- Accountable Leadership & Governance
- Partial Compliance
- RespectX supports Providers to comply, with real time data collection across all key variables, and downloadable reports.
- Standard 2
- Safe Environments & Systems
- Partial Compliance
- RespectX supports Providers to comply, with model policies and expert guidance provided in the RespectX Resource Library.
- Standard 3
- Knowledge & Capability
- Partial Compliance
- RespectX reinforces a Provider’s training program with consistent onboard training for staff, students, case managers and leaders.
- Standard 4
- Safety & Support
- Full Compliance
- Providers are immediately compliant, with RespectX’s person centric, trauma informed reporting and response, and wellbeing request module enabling individuals to access support services in a safe and simple way.
- Standard 5
- Safe Processes
- Full Compliance
- Providers are immediately compliant, with accessible, anonymous reporting and multiple, reporter led pathways for resolution and outcome.
- Standard 6
- Data, Evidence, Impact
- Full Compliance
- Providers have access to real time data and analytics, including baseline prevalence, incident and outcome data, and trust and safety metrics. Data can be whole of organisation or granular. Reports are instantly downloadable.
- Standard 7
- Safe Student Accommodation
- Full Compliance
- RespectX enables accommodation providers and University leaders to monitor and manage compliance with Standards 4, 5, 6 of the Code.
Community Confidence
Trusted by the people who matter most.
Students and staff believe in RespectX — and they're ready to speak up when it counts.
- Would report bad behaviour
- 97%
- Believe their leaders are serious about safety
- 98%
- Believe RespectX will change behaviour
- 92%
- Of users are confident to use RespectX
- 94%
“I have seen the profoundly positive impact RespectX has had at Kings - it makes our students feel seen, heard, safe and supported.”
Students & Staff
Simple, safe, and accessible.
RespectX empowers students and staff to speak up early, informally, and with confidence, using tools that are intuitive, secure, and purpose built for trust.
- Mobile-First Design
- Optimised for phones — where students and staff are most likely to engage.
- Anonymous, Encrypted Chat
- Stay anonymous while receiving replies and support via secure messaging.
- Integrated Support Services
- Easily link reports to internal teams or external wellbeing services.
- Fast, Frictionless Reporting
- Report in minutes — encouraging early action and resolution.
Leaders & Councils
Built for Leadership and Accountability.
RespectX helps leaders and councils support their people, strengthen culture, and protect their organisations, and meet their regulatory obligations.
- Easy Compliance
- Complies with WHS and Respect@Work standards using current laws and best practices.
- Early Risk Detection
- Identify issues early and take proactive steps before they escalate.
- Trust & Transparency
- Encourages honest reporting and shows leadership is responsive and engaged.
- Leadership & Liability
- Demonstrate strong leadership and reduce reputational and legal risks.
- Operational Efficiency
- Save time and improve workflows for faster, smarter decision-making.
Case Managers
Simple workflows. Reduced risk. Saved time.
RespectX gives case managers with the tools they need to handle sensitive issues efficiently — from first report to resolution — reducing workload, cost, and legal risk.
- Step-by-Step Case Guidance
- Use best-practice workflows aligned with policy and legislation — no guesswork needed.
- Secure Communication
- Safely maintain two-way contact with anonymous reporters.
- Instant Reports & Insights
- Generate summaries, trends, and leadership-ready reports in seconds.
- Built-In Training & Resources
- Access legal guidance, upload policies, and support users in context.
- 76% Lower Case Management Cost
- Save time, reduce escalation, and improve outcomes at less cost.
“If a formal report comes in, I know I've got the guidance and the support to work through it in a trauma-informed approach.”
Case Study
University Residential Colleges.
When RespectX is introduced in university residential communities, leaders gain an access to insights they've never had before. Accurate baseline prevalence data and trust and safety metrics allow colleges to understand the full picture and measure genuine progress over time.
Accurate robust data:
- Higher student response rates. Compared to just 11.6% in the 2021 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS), RespectX dramatically increases participation, delivering more reliable data.
- Accurate prevalence data. As compared to the 19% sexual harassment rates (NSSS 2021) across the entire student accommodation sector.
- First of its kind data. RespectX is the only platform that collect accurate data on bullying and discrimination rates.
- Cultural risk factors. Understand a range of cultural indicators that lead to bad behaviour.
“RespectX was a no-brainer - this is something that's very empowering not just for our students but for our staff. It's a brilliant tool that's going to become increasingly relevant not just in our industry but across Australia more broadly.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know.
If you still have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
General Questions
!!! Can RespectX be used by students and staff?
!!! Can RespectX be used for whistleblowing disclosures?
!!! Is RespectX a fully anonymous reporting system?
!!! Does RespectX allow anonymous two-way communication?
Reporting Process
Do students and staff have to give their mobile number when reporting?
Can someone opt out of providing a phone number?
Can reporters choose how they're contacted?
Can people report early, or informally?
Access & Privacy
Who can see case information?
Can someone have limited access to just see names or involvement in incidents?
Can reports and documents be exported if needed?
Integration & Migration
Can we migrate data from our current system?
Can RespectX integrate with other university systems?
!!! - Can RespectX run alongside other systems?
Data & Compliance
Can we track trends or outcomes across our university?
How does RespectX support compliance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence?
Support
What independent support options are available for reporting and case management?
What are the service commitments and support options in case of technical issues?
“RespectX is head and shoulders above anything else we've seen.”