Reporting Child Abuse

If you suspect or know of a child or young person being abused, you must report it:

• If a child or young person is in immediate danger, contact Police on Triple Zero (000)
• For immediate concerns about the safety of a child, contact the Department of Human Services Child Protection Crisis Line by telephone on 13 12 78 or visit Child Protection - DHHS.
• to discuss concerns about the safety of a child or young person, contact your local Police Station.

Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation. All concerns raised with Council will be taken seriously and where appropriate will be reported to authorities and investigated by Council.

Any complaints about a City of Whittlesea employee, Administrator, volunteer or contractor’s behaviour or conduct towards a child or young person will be handled in accordance with the Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme.

To notify Council of any concerns please email childsafe@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or call 9217 2170 (24 hours). If you speak a language other than English, you can call 131 450. You can also contact the Commission for Children and Young People at contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au or call 03 8601 5884 (Monday to Friday).

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