Safeguarding Policy
Do you have a concern about a child, young person or adult at risk?
Contact the Safeguarding office as soon as possible.
Email: safeguarding@svdpqld.org.au
Phone: 07 3010 1922
You can also complete the form below.
Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy
The Society's Child and Safety & Wellbeing Policy can be viewed below:
Safeguarding Policy & Statement
The Society's Safeguarding Statement and Policy can be viewed below.
Other Contacts
In an emergency, call...
Police – Queensland Police Service (QPS) Police Link
Child Protection | QPS
Aged & Disability Advocates
Statutory Child Protection Service
Queensland Government Department of Families, Seniors, Disability and Child Safety Freecall
Other Support Organisations
Kids Helpline
24-hour phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Headspace
Free online and phone counselling services to help young people mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs services.
Bravehearts Inc
Bravehearts is a non-for-profit organisation that provides advice and support to those affected by sexual assault.
Beyond Blue
Provides information and support for mental health and issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental health conditions.
Living Well
Provides telephone and face-to-face counselling services, information and support to men who have experiences sexual abuse or sexual assault, as well as their partners and loved ones.
13YARN
13YARN is a confidential Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line available 24/7 across the country. It is run by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people who provide a culturally safe space to help those who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.