Mornington Peninsula Shire is a child safe organisation.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse.
We are all responsible for keeping children and young people safe from child abuse and harm.
Protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is part of the everyday practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers; regardless of whether they work directly with children or not.
How to report concerning conduct:
If a Child or Young Person’s immediate safety is compromised or they are in immediate risk of danger, please call the Police on 000, and/or Child Protection South Division 1300 555 526 or 13 12 78 after hours.
If you are concerned about the conduct of a Mornington Peninsula Shire staff member, volunteer or work experience student towards a child, report it:
Download the Council's Child Safety Reporting Process: Child safe flow chart for community(PDF, 175KB)
If you are concerned about the conduct of a community member towards a child there are a number of organisations you can contact:
Situation
Contact
You see or hear something that is concerning, and you are not sure what to do or who to tell
Commission for Children and Young People Phone: 1300 782 978 Email: contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au Website: ccyp.vic.gov.au
You receive a disclosure from a child about abuse or neglect, or observe indications of abuse or neglect
Child Protection, South Division Phone: 1300 555 526 or 13 12 78 after hours. Website: dhhs.vic.gov.au
You have formed a reasonable belief that a child is experiencing abuse
Victoria Police Phone: 000 Website: police.vic.gov.au