Victoria Child Protection services

Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service (VFPMS) operates as a statewide network.

Central VFPMS hub – 1300 66 11 42 or email VFPMS.Enquiries@rch.org.au

All consults for medical advice in/out of hours are via central VFPMS hub as above.

Tertiary Child Protection service 

Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service (VFPMS)

Age of children seen

• 0-18th birthday

Catchment area

• Victoria

Links to Health service information

https://www.rch.org.au/vfpms/

Statutory child protection agency and other relevant services

Child Protection have regional offices/jurisdictions and after-hours CP Emergency Services Intake is centralised.

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - Child protection contacts

https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-protection-orders

https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-protection

Victoria Police - Sexual offences and child abuse

Children's Court of Victoria

Victoria Police Protocol

Victoria - DFFH policies and procedures

Commission for Children and Young People - Child Safe Standards

Commission for Children and Young People - Recognising, respecting and defending the rights of children and young people