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  1. Child Protection Service

    The Victorian Child Protection Service provides child-centred, family-focused services to protect children and young people who are at risk of significant harm.

  2. Child abuse - reporting procedures

    Any person who believes, on reasonable grounds, that a child needs protection can notify Child Protection.

  3. Parenting support to help prevent abuse

    There is a range of non-government agencies available to help families under stress in caring for their children.

  4. Recognising when a child is at risk

    Too many children are physically, sexually and emotionally abused and when this happens, it is up to adults to speak up.

  5. Crisis support services for families

    In times of family crisis it’s good to know there are emergency services only a phone call away.

  6. Sexual abuse - helping your child

    As a parent, you have an important role in helping your child recover from sexual abuse.

  7. Permanent care

    After experiencing abuse, neglect or rejection, many children are slow to put their trust in anyone.

  8. Complaints about family, child and relationship services

    Find advice for the circumstances under which you can complain, tips for making the complaint and to whom you can address your complaint.

  9. Children and families at risk due to living circumstances

    Certain children are at a higher risk of physical or emotional harm than others due to their living circumstances or home environment.

  10. Sexual abuse

    If you suspect sexual abuse or have been told about it by a child, you must report it.

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