Child Sexual Abuse: Resources for support
This resource is designed to provide professionals and parents/caregivers with quick access to resources relating to child sexual abuse following recent allegations in early childhood education and care settings (ECEC).
Resources to Support Understanding of Child Sexual abuse:
Bravehearts have a range of resources available for download on their website including;
The Raising Children Network have a range of resources including:
Child Sexual Abuse in Early Childhood Education and Care Settings
Sexual Assault Services Victoria have a dedicated web page to support families who have been impacted by the allegations of sexual abuse in ECEC settings, whether their child has been directly harmed or not.
Resources are available to answer parents and carers frequently asked questions, such as:
- How can I help my child if I don’t know if they have been harmed?
- How can parents and carers can look after themselves at this time?
- Should I talk to other siblings and family members about what is happening?
Further information about supporting a child who has experienced recent or past abuse is also available on the website, including how to find a specialist sexual assault service in Victoria.
Resources for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families:
Health Translations is a free online library funded by the Victorian Government that provides high-quality, translated health and wellbeing information.
Helpful resources may include:
More resources about child sexual abuse can be found here.
Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families:
Connect with your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation for culturally specific support options within the community.
Telephone and After Hours Supports
1800 551 800 - is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week telephone support and counselling line for children aged 5 – 25years.
132 289 - 7 days, 8 am-12 am- provides advice and supports for parents and carers of children from birth to 18years.
13YARN
13YARNis an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line offering confidential yarning with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellor. Phone 139 276, 7 days, 24 hours.
BeyondBlue
BeyondBlue has an online youth mental health service. It has online chat, forums and phone counselling. Phone 1300 224 636, 7 days, 24 hours.
Blue Knot
This isa support service for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, parents, partners, family and friends. Phone 1300 657 380, 7 days, 9 am-5 pm.
Lifeline
Lifelineis a crisis support and suicide prevention service for people experiencing emotional distress. It offers counselling by phone, online chat and text message. Phone 131 114, 7 days, 24 hours.
National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service
1800RESPECTis a counselling, information and referral service for anyone who has been affected by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. Phone 1800RESPECTor 1800 737 732, 7 days, 24 hours.
Full Stop Australia
FullStop Australia is a support, advocacy and education service. It offers counselling to anyone who has been affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. Phone 1800 385 578, 7 days, 24 hours.
