• Child Safety

    Gymnastics Victoria Child Safe Report Form

    If you or a child you are concerned about is in immediate danger or their life is at risk, please call Police on 000 immediately.
  • Gymnastics Victoria has experienced and trained staff, who will read your report and determine the next steps to be taken.

    If you require assistance or would like to talk to a trained professional about the issues you are worried about, please call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you believe a child is in immediate danger please call Police on 000.

    Thank you for visiting our online reporting tool. Please select from the options below:

     

  • About us

    Gymnastics Victoria is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Child Safety is our highest priority. We are committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of all children and young people in our sport. 

    What is Child Abuse?

    • In Victoria, under the Children Youth and Families Act 2005 a child or young person is a person under the age of 18 years.
    • Child abuse is an act by parents, caregivers or others which hurts or puts at risk a child or young person's physical, emotional, psychological, or developmental health. Child abuse can be a single incident, or something that happens over time.
    • The types of abuse include: Sexual abuse, Physical abuse, Psychological/ Emotional abuse, and/or Neglect
    • If you feel a child is not safe, please fill out the form below.

    Who sees the reported information? 

    • Gymnastics Victoria has experienced and trained staff, who will read the reports and investigate further. These people are the ones that will see what you have written.

    What is done with the information?

    • The information will be securely recorded and if the report is of a serious nature, Child Protection or the Victorian Police will be informed by Gymnastics Victoria. 

    Do I have to give my name?

    • No, you do not have to give your name, you can make a report anonymously. Under the Children, Youth & Families Act 2005, a reporter's details are kept confidential. Providing your name will assist us in investigating the report.

    Who can complete the form?

    • Anyone can fill out this form: children and adults are encouraged to report any concerns.
    • You can complete this form if you wish to report a child protection matter or if you prefer you can contact the Gymnastics Australia office via email to childsafety@gymnastics.org.au or calling 03 8698 9700.

     If you believe a child to at immediate risk of harm, call Victoria Police on 000.

    To report concerns about the safety of a child within their family unit, call the Child Protection Emergency Service on 13 12 78 (24 hours, 7 days a week, toll free within Victoria). Note: this is an emergency service for weekends and after hours only, however they will pass on information to the relevant Child Protection office the following working day.

     

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  • Tell us about what is worrying you.

  • Tell us about yourself.

  • Tell us about what is worrying you

  • Incident Report

  • If you believe a child / young person is in immediate danger, or has been physically or sexually assaulted, you must notify Victoria Police immediately by calling 000.

  • Child or Young Person's details

  • Details of the person you think may be harming a child or young person

  • Your contact details

  • Please fill in all the contact details you are comfortable supplying. We will keep this private, but we may need to contact you to discuss your concerns. This will be confidential.

  • Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. All reports regarding child protection are treated in strictest confidence and taken very seriously.

     

     

  • If you require assistance or would like to talk to a trained professional about the issues you are worried about, please call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you believe a child is in immediate danger call Police on 000.

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