Landmarks light up for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) (external site) is an International Campaign to draw attention to the impacts of sexual assault.

In 2023 significant Perth landmarks will light up in teal on Thursday April 20 to raise awareness of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Landmarks scheduled to light up include the Mount Street, Joondalup Drive and Matagarup Bridges, along with the Northbridge Tunnel and the Sky Ribbon on Tonkin Highway.

The Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), part of North Metropolitan Health Service, has many and varied resources available for people affected by sexual assault and also for anyone supporting a survivor.

The Education and Training team at SARC provide education opportunities for professionals, volunteers and students in Western Australia.

In addition, health professionals can visit the health professionals page on the SARC website to access resources and information to assist in the management of a patient who has been sexually assaulted.

SARC has a free 24-hour crisis service providing medical and counselling service for people who have experienced a recent (within 14 days) sexual assault.