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Information about sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour

  • The links below include information and resources about sexual assault of children including grooming, the impacts of sexual assault and how to best support your child if they have experienced sexual assault or harm. There is also a link to a fact sheet for parents and carers about children who engage in sexually harmful behaviour. 


  • Recent child sexual abuse in early childhood education and care settings

    of sexual assault against children in a number of childcare centres across Melbourne. If you believe your child may have been impacted, please see the corresponding information and supports.


    Seeking support following sexual harm

    Call 000 if you are unsafe or in immediate danger

    Call or email SASH
    (03) 9345 6391
    Email: sash@rch.org.au
    Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

    After-hours Sexual Assault Crisis Line
    1800 806 292

  • Nursing Guidelines
  • Paediatric Injectable Guidelines
  • Paediatric Trauma Manual
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