Report a safeguarding concern

The Y takes all complaints and concerns very seriously and you will be heard. What you tell us using this form will only be shared with the right people to make sure that we respond in the right way.

When you report a concern:

• Our team receives your report and reviews the information

• We pass it on to the right people to make sure it is handled properly

• A Y Safeguarding team member prioritises and investigates the concern

• We take steps to support the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person involved

• If needed, we refer the matter to the appropriate external agencies, as the Y cannot conduct criminal investigations or provide crisis services

• You can report anonymously, but this may limit our ability to ask you for more information or let you know what happened next.

We will protect the information that you give to us but we may need to share it with some people outside of Y Whittlesea like agencies that protect children, young people and vulnerable adults under the law.

If you’re feeling down, or are in trouble you can call any of the following organisations to ask for help. Click on the boxes to find out more. If you are in immediate danger, call police, fire and ambulance on Triple 000.