Child Protection practitioners, managers, and sector professionals are warmly invited to attend one of the upcoming Divisional Forums launching the new Practice Resources: Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation.

Hosted by the DFFH Child Exploitation Response Team and the Statewide Principal Practitioners from the Office of Professional Practice and supported by the Centre of Excellence. This professional development session provides an opportunity to:

Discuss application of practice resources on understanding and responding to child exploitation
Learn about the role of AoD in the exploitation of children and young people and the newly published No Drug Use is Safe Use practice guide
Engage in discussion and shared practice reflection with colleagues across the sector.

We welcome your participation in this important conversation supporting effective, informed responses to child exploitation.

Please note this session is only suitable for sector staff. You will need an email from a member organisation to register.

Forum Dates and Locations

Please select the session that best suits you:

6 May 2026 – Geelong, Novotel Geelong
20 May 2026 – Bendigo, All Seasons Resort Hotel Bendigo
2 June 2026 – Shepparton, Rumbalara Activity Centre, 95 Ford Rd Shepparton (Note changed venue)
9 June 2026 – Pakenham, Cardinia Cultural Centre Pakenham

Enquiries

If you have any questions about the forums or registration, please contact:
OPP_CSE_Response_Team@dffh.vic.gov.au

Contact the host of Divisional Forums - Understanding and responding to Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation

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