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Reporting Child Abuse

If you have a reason to suspect a child is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, the following state and territory agencies can provide support and advice.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, contact the police immediately by dialing Triple Zero (000).


  1. Queensland

    Department:
    Child Safety Services, Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women
    Contact numbers:
    During normal business hours contact the Regional Intake Service After hours and on weekends: 1800 177 135
    Website:
    Reporting child abuse

  2. Australian Capital Territory

    Department:
    Community Services
    Contact numbers:
    1300 556 729(24 hours)
    Website:
    The Child and Youth Protection Services and Youth Services

  3. New South Wales

    Department:
    Department of Community Services
    Contact numbers:
    132 111(24 hours)
    Website:
    Preventing child abuse and neglect

  4. Northern Territory

    Department:
    Department of Community Support and Care
    Contact numbers:
    1800 700 250
    Website:
    Reporting child abuse

  5. South Australia

    Department:
    Department for Education and Child Development
    Contact numbers:
    13 14 78(24 hours)
    Website:
    Reporting child abuse

  6. Tasmania

    Department:
    Commissioner for Children and Young People
    Contact numbers:
    1300 737 639(24 hours)
    Website:
    Child Protection notification and Child Protection notification form

  7. Victoria

    Department:
    Department of Human Services
    Contact numbers:
    Office hours: 131 278(24 hours)
    Website:
    How to report to child protection and Human Services child protection

  8. Western Australia

    Department:
    Department of Child Protection and Family Support
    Contact numbers:
    (08) 9222 2555 After hours:(08) 9223 1111or 1800 199 008
    Website:
    Reporting your concern and Department for Child Protection and Family Support

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