What is the Child Protection Act in Victoria?
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: Make applications to the Children’s Court if the child’s safety cannot be ensured within the family.
How do I make a complaint against child protection in Victoria?
To make a complaint via the Victorian Ombudsman, you can call (03) 9613 6222 or toll-free (regional areas only) on 1800 806 314.
What happens when a child is taken by social services?
If there have been immediate concerns for your child’s safety, social services may have involved the police and there might not have been time for them to apply for a court order to remove your children. In this situation your child can stay in police protection for 72 hours at the most.
Under what circumstances can a child be removed from the home?
Removal to a safe place Under the law, FACS or NSW Police only remove children if they are considered to be “at immediate risk of serious harm”. This is a serious action and a decision not taken lightly by DCJ. DCJ may have to move the child or young person to a safe place.
What are the stages of child protection?
Tier 1: No additional needs. These are children with no additional needs; all their health and developmental needs will be met by universal services.
How do I complain about child Protective Services?
Report child abuse
- Community Development Authority- CDA on hotline: 800988.
- EWAA Shelter for Women and Children on hotline: 8007283.
- Dubai Foundation for Women and Children on 800111.
- Child protection centre in Sharjah on toll-free helpline number 800 700.
Can you report to child Protective Services anonymously?
Every child and young person has the right to be looked after properly. Sometimes parents and carers can’t manage this by themselves. Visit Childline for more helpful advice and support. In an emergency, always call 999.