Consent Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I find the module?

  You can follow these instructions to access Consent Matters:

  1. Log in to the LMS with your student login details
  2. Under the left-side menu, select Subjects
  3. Select Consent Matters under Published subjects.
• I can’t see the Consent Matters module in the LMS. What do I do?

  You can submit an enquiry to request enrolment into the Consent Matters module. The LMS student support team will manually enrol you into Consent Matters.

  Please note, if you have submitted an exemption, you will be automatically un-enrolled from the Consent Matters module and you won’t be able to see it in your LMS.  If you need to be re-enrolled into the module, you may also Submit an enquiry to request re-enrolment. The LMS student support team will manually enrol you into Consent Matters.

• What happens if I don’t complete the course by the deadline?

  You will not be able to access your end of semester subject results. Once you have completed the module or have been granted an exemption, you will be able to view your results within three business days.

• I don’t feel comfortable doing this module. Do I have to complete it? 

  Exemptions are available for students for one of the following reasons:

  • I completed the Consent Matters module during a previous semester
  • I request an exemption due to religious grounds
  • I find the subject matter distressing, and completing consent matters would be detrimental to my wellbeing.
• Why are you required to complete this module?

  The University has a commitment to preventing sexual misconduct in our community. The Consent Matters module is mandatory for students as part of the Respect Action Plan 2023-24. Changing the attitudes and behaviours that underpin misconduct is not an easy task, but completing basic consent training is one contribution that we can each make towards a safe and respectful campus culture.

• I have already completed Consent Matters, do I need to do it again? 

  If you have completed the Consent Matters eLearning in 2023, you do not need to complete it again.

• How to tell if you have completed Consent Matters

  In the LMS, select Dashboard from the main left menu and select View grades. If you have a grade next to Consent Matters, this indicates you have completed it.

  If you completed Consent Matters in a previous semester, but it doesn't show in your grades, you may wish to either complete the module again as a refresher or submit an exemption.