We are a Child Safe Organisation
The University of Melbourne (UoM), as a child safe organisation, must comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. The University’s Child Safety Policy (Child Safety Policy) outlines our shared responsibilities to protect children and young people under the age of 18.
Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
All professional and academic staff, contractors and volunteers must contact the Safer Community Program when they have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person under 18. This requirement applies across all areas of University activity, including residential settings, school programs, research, and any online engagement involving children or young people.
When to contact the Safer Community Program
You must contact the Safer Community Program when:
- You receive any current or historical disclosure or report of abuse involving a child or young person under 18
- You observe, suspect, or have concerns that abuse has occurred or may occur
- You become aware of or are involved in any incident affecting the safety of a child or young person under 18
- You have made a mandatory report to Child Protection
- You need advice or guidance about any child safety matter.
After you contact the Safer Community Program, you will receive a follow-up call outlining how your concern is being managed.
Please note the failure to disclose offence applies when an adult does not report sexual offending against children under the age of 16.
Contact us
Monday to Friday between 9am–5pm
Ph: (03) 9035 8675
Email: safer-community@unimelb.edu.au
Child safety after-hours (24/7)
- If the situation is life-threatening, call 000 immediately
- For on-campus support, contact University Security: 03 8344 6666