Our general enquiry phone line and email will not be operating on Tuesday 5 May.
If you are a child or young person and need support, contact:
- Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au/
- Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/
If you or someone else is in danger call police on Triple Zero (000). For non-urgent police matters, call 131 444, or go to your local police station.
The Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme have moved from the Commission for Children and Young People to the Social Services Regulator. You can contact the Social Services Regulator on 1300 310 778 or email contact@ssr.vic.gov.au
To report concerns about the immediate safety of a child within their family, contact Child Protection. During business hours, contact the Child Protection intake appropriate to your location:
- North Division: 1300 598 521
- South Division: 1300 555 526
- East Division: 1300 360 452
- West Division: 1300 360 462
If you are not sure which Division to contact, you can refer to www.services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-protection - check the Child protection contacts page for details on the LGAs covered by each Division.
For assistance after hours, contact After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service on 13 12 78.
If you need support, contact:
- Beyondblue - 1300 224 636 or www.beyondblue.org.au
- 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au
- MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978 or www.mensline.org.au
- Lifeline - 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
- Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 or www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au