Who can I tell?
Who can I call when I need help?
When you disclose something that is happening to you or about to happen to you, it is important to understand that this report will be taken seriously and that depending on the information you have provided other agencies or people might need to be notified.
Emergency: 000 Child Protection Helpline: 132 111 NSW Police (non urgent): 131 444 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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making contact with the NSW Police if a criminal offence has occurred
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making contact with the Department of Communities and Justice for support for your family
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contacting the Office of Safeguarding who might conduct an inquiry if the offender is a diocesan worker
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a counsellor may be enlisted to speak with you and emotionally help you through an issue
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risk managements might need to be put in place to prevent further incidents from occurring.
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Office of Safeguarding: 4979 1390
I want to report being abused For secondary students
Websites that can offer information and assistance Kids Helpline: kidshelpline.com.au
It’s important to understand that at all times your safety and wellbeing is what is most important! All steps taken are there to prevent you from being further impacted by something that has been happening or is about to happen. You have the right to feel safe!
What’s Ok At Home: woah.org.au Youth Law Australia: yla.org.au Australian Human Rights Commission: humanrights.gov.au Communities & Justice: facs.nsw.gov.au Office of Safeguarding: officeofsafeguarding.org.au
Office of Safeguarding Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
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P 02 4979 1390 E childprotection@mn.catholic.org.au
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