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Child Safety

Content warning: This page contains references to content which may be triggering for people, including child abuse, sexual abuse, violence and self-harm. Please feel free to take a break at any time.

If you would like any support, please contact:

  • Council’s Employee Assistance Program
  • Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (online and phone counselling for young people aged 5 to 25)
  • Lifeline 13 11 14 (crisis and suicide support)
  • 1800 RESPECT (counselling for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence and abuse)

Child Safety

Every child has the right to feel safe and be safe, but safety doesn’t just happen on its own.

Council and staff are required to comply with several legislative requirements designed to prevent child abuse and harm from happening in organisations that provide services or facilities for children. In this section of the website, you will find information about some of these laws, how Council implements them and resources to support you to implement them.

Important Information

The Child Safety Compliance Officer must be notified of all child safety concerns, disclosures, incidents and reports that occur in relation to your work or service at Council. If you need to contact the Child Safety Compliance Officer, please email childsafety@cgd.vic.gov.au, or telephone 0418 100 919.

In the absence of the Child Safety Compliance Officer, the Manager of Governance, Legal and Risk can be contacted. 

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Child Safe Standards
There are 11 Standards regulated by the Commission of Children and Young People (CCYP).
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Child Safety Laws
Several legislative requirements have been introduced in Victoria to ensure that children and young people are kept safe within
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Council's Child Safety Policies
Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Staff Code of Conduct publicly accessible.
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Cultural Safety for Children
Creating culturally safe spaces is a key part of our commitment to child safety.
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How to Report a Child Safe Concern
Read how to report a child safe concern.
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Recognising Signs of Child Abuse
Resources in recognising signs of child abuse.
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Resources
Read additional resources about Child Safety.
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Risk Management Plans
Risk Management Plans list the actions you will take to prevent or reduce each identified risk of child abuse and harm. 
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Training
All Council employees and volunteers are required to complete the mandatory online Child Safety Standards.
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Working with Children Check
As part of a child-safe environment we are encourage all staff to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check.

Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture, Country and waters.