Please note that during the school holiday period (Monday, 4 July to Friday, 18 July 2025), the DOBCEL office will operate with limited capacity.
As such, there will be a delay in responding to your submission.
In many cases, matters raised in feedback require engagement with schools, which are also closed for the school holiday period.
Your feedback has been received and will be reviewed from the week commencing Monday, 21 July 2025.
If your matter involves an immediate risk to the safety of a child or young person, please contact emergency services on 000.
For urgent child protection concerns, contact
Child Protection Victoria
Northern Region: 1300 664 977
Western Region: 1800 075 599
After hours (state-wide): 13 12 78
Child Protection Victoria website