In an emergencyIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 now. For 24/7 crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

In an emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 now. For 24/7 crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Child Protection Crisis Line (After Hours)

Government serviceAll of Victoria

Report concerns about the immediate safety of a child. The Crisis Line operates 24 hours for after-hours reports. During business hours contact the Child Protection intake office for the division covering the area where the child normally lives. Reports cannot…

13 12 78

after hours, 24/7

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Business hours 8:45am-5pm: North: 1300 598 521
South: 1300 555 526
East: 1300 360 452
West: 1300 360 462

No public street address (statewide after-hours phone) - Victoria-wide

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.