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Sexual Assault Services Victoria
Creating a world free from sexual violence.
Rights. Recovery. Respect.
Child Sexual Abuse in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings
This morning, distressing news has broken about child sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by a child care worker in Melbourne's south-west.
For information about a current ongoing investigation of alleged incidents in Victorian childcare centres, the Victorian government has set up a website with further health information for impacted families and this is accessible at: https://www.vic.gov.au/childcare-centres-investigation#childcare-centres-where-alleged-offender-worked
SASVic has put together some resources for families who may be concerned for their child.
Who are we?
Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) is the peak body for specialist sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour services in Victoria.
We work to promote rights, recovery and respect for victim survivors and other people impacted by sexual violence and harm. We seek to achieve this by working collectively to change the attitudes, systems and structures that enable sexual violence to occur.
Our vision is a world free from sexual violence
Need help?
If you’ve experienced a recent sexual assault or need after-hours support, please call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292.
SACL is a state-wide (Victoria), after-hours, confidential telephone service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault. SACL operates between 5pm - 9am on weeknights and throughout weekends and public holidays.
Calls to this number during office hours will divert to your local specialist sexual assault service.
You can also contact specialist sexual assault services directly by searching your postcode or suburb on our interactive service map. Alternatively, you can also visit our list of specialist sexual assault services in Victoria
If you’re outside of Victoria, visit the Australian Sexual Assault Directory.