If you have a concern about a child’s safety
You may notice or be told about behaviour that feels inappropriate, unusual or worrying. This could relate to a staff member, another student, a family member or someone outside school.
If you have any concern about a child’s safety, you must act.
Identify and respond to child abuse
What to do if you have concerns for a child's safety.
Creating a child-safe school
Child Safe Standards
Best practice guidance to help schools apply and embed the Child Safe Standards.
Resources and support
Resources for schools
Practical resources to help schools when identifying and responding to child abuse, including posters, templates, guidance and case studies.
Information sharing
Learn about child information sharing schemes and how they can be used by school staff to support student wellbeing.
Your legal obligations
School staff have a vital role in protecting students. You must know and follow your reporting and legal obligations.
Family violence support
Information to help schools recognise family violence, respond appropriately, and support students, parents and staff experiencing family violence.
Victim-survivor support for former students
Information for former students who experienced child sexual abuse by an adult in a Victorian government school.
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