>>201313>>201312>>201311>>201310Yes — I can help you understand the options in Melbourne, Victoria, and where to go near Whittlesea.
If by “Safe Baby Act” you mean a law that allows a parent to surrender a newborn safely and anonymously, similar to the US Safe Haven Baby Box laws, I could not verify a dedicated Safe Haven Baby Box or equivalent anonymous baby-drop-off scheme in Victoria. There are, however, official services that can help you arrange safe care for a baby.
Please do not leave a baby unattended at a hospital entrance, police station, or other location. If you need to hand over care, take the baby directly to staff and explain the situation.
## Safe places to seek help near Whittlesea
These are places and services to contact about safely transferring care of a baby. They are not confirmed anonymous drop-off sites.
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1. Northern Hospital Epping
185 Cooper Street, Epping VIC 3076
Phone: 03 8405 8000 · Emergency department open 24/7
Go directly to emergency staff if you need immediate help arranging safe care for a baby. Explain clearly that you cannot care for the baby and need assistance.
[Hospital website](<
https://www.nh.org.au/>)Mercy Hospital for Women - Mercy Health Services
2. Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Road, Heidelberg VIC 3084
Phone: 03 8458 4444
A women's hospital with maternity services. Contact staff to discuss your circumstances and the appropriate process for arranging care.
[Hospital website](<
https://www.mercyhealth.com.au/>)## Official help and contact numbers
- Child Protection Victoria: Call 1300 598 521 on weekdays, 8:45 am–5 pm, for the Whittlesea area. After hours, call 13 12 78. Explain that you need help arranging care for a child. [Official contact details](<
https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-protection-contacts>). DFFH Services
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- Whittlesea Maternal and Child Health Service: Call 03 9217 2170 for confidential family support and referrals during business hours. This is suitable for advice if the situation is not an immediate emergency. [Council service details](<
https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/Services/Support-for-people/Children-and-families/Maternal-and-Child-Health-Service>). City of Whittlesea
- Immediate danger: Call 000 in Australia. If you have a baby with you and cannot keep them safe, go straight to hospital emergency staff.