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Support After Sexual Harm (SASH)

Services for professionals

  • Professional consultation

    SASH offers a free professional secondary consultation service for industry professionals (e.g. child protection workers, teachers, support workers, GPs) working with children and families in situations involving child sexual harm/assault or harmful/problematic sexual behaviour.   

    Contact (03) 9345 6391 during business hours to discuss further.   

    For after-hours professional consultation, contact the Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) on 1800 577 011.

    Education and training

    SASH can provide education and training to relevant agencies including community services, education providers, legal services and police on a variety of topics including: 

    • what is sexual assault or sexual violence?
    • the impact of sexual abuse on children, young people and their families
    • working with children who engage in harmful or problematic sexual behaviours
    • responding to harmful or problematic sexual behaviours
    • responding to sibling sexual abuse
    • supporting a child/young person who has disclosed sexual abuse

    To enquire about education or training for your team or workplace, contact us on (03) 9345 6391 or at sash@rch.org.au 


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

    Victoria Police are investigating allegations 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