Report a child safety incident

Yarra Ranges Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Learn more about Child Safety at Yarra Ranges by visiting our Children and Young People's Safety - Everyone’s Business web page.

Reporting an Incident

Step 1.What Is Child Abuse?

  • Physical Abuse – non-accidental infliction of physical violence, which injures or harms a child/ young person

  • Sexual Abuse - when an adult uses force or power to involve a child/young person in sexual activity.

  • Emotional/Psychological Abuse –rejecting, isolating, excluding, threatening, verbal abuse, coldness.

  • Significant Neglect - failing to meet a child/young person’s basic needs; food, drink, clothing, hygiene, medical attention, supervision.

  • Family Violence – any violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour in a domestic setting.

  • Grooming – when an adult communicates and/or attempts to establish a relationship to prepare a child for sexual activity, at a later time.

More information about the indicators of abuse and the impacts it has on children

Step 2.You Must Report

  • When a child or young person is in immediate physical danger or the concern relates to sexual abuse – CALL the Police on Tel: 000. 

  • If there’s a disclosure, allegation or observation made and you have reasonable belief that a child is in need of protection, report to Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Child Protection on 1300 360 391 or 131 278 (after hrs.)

  • If there is a concern about the safety, health, or wellbeing about a child or young person, call Orange Door Outer Eastern Melbourne Tel: 1800 271 150

  • It is important that you record what you observe in relation to your concern including the date, location and description of child/ people involved.

 

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