Child Protection (DHHS)
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About this service
The Victorian Child Protection Service is specifically targeted to those children and young people at risk of harm or where families are unable or unwilling to protect them.
The main functions of Child Protection are to:
- Investigate matters where it is alleged that a child is at risk of harm
- Refer children and families to services that assist in providing the ongoing safety and wellbeing of children
- Take matters before the Children's Court if the child's safety cannot be ensured within the family
- Supervise children on legal orders granted by the Children's Court
- Provide and fund accommodation services, specialist support services, and adoption and permanent care to children and adolescents in need.
If you believe without doubt that a child has been sexually abused you must report that information to the police.
West Division Intake - metropolitan only - 1300 664 977
West Division Metro area reports are managed by North Division Intake located at DHHS Preston for the following areas and LGAs: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melbourne, Melton, Moonee Valley, Wyndham.
After hours Child Protection Emergency Service - 13 12 78
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Service name
Child Protection (DHHS)
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Phone
1300 664 977
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Urgency levels
Urgent Help, Direct Help, Some Help
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Service name
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Last update
10/08/2018
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Last update
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Service hours
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:00pm.
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Interpreters
Available
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Service type
INDIVIDUAL
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Service hours
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Service for
Family Violence, Youth
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Disability access
Yes
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Service for