If you, a child or another person is in immediate danger, please contact the police by dialling 000
Below are a list of key organisations that may be able to assist you
If you have a reason to suspect a child is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, you can report your concerns to the relevant authorities in your state:
ACT – Care and Protection Services
Call 1300 556 729 (24 hours/7 days)
New South Wales – Child Protection Helpline
Call 132 111 (24 hours/7 days)
Northern Territory – Child Abuse/Child Protection Hotline
Call 1800 700 250 (24 hours/7 days)
Queensland – Child Safety Services
1800 177 135 or (07) 3235 9999 (24 hours/7 days)
South Australia – Child Abuse Report Line
13 14 78 (24 hours/7 days)
Tasmania – Child Safety Service
1300 737 639 (24 hours/7 days)
Victoria – Child Protection
Local Government Area Child Protection phone numbers
After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service: 13 12 78
Western Australia – Department of Communities, Child Protection and Family Support
Call Central Intake Team on 1800 273 889
After hours call the Crisis Care Unit on 9223 1111
If you are a child or young person and would like to talk to someone, please call:
Kids Helpline: 180055180 (National number)
If you would like personal support or assistance in relation to your own experiences of child abuse or neglect, please call:
Blue Knot Foundation: 1300 657 380 (9am-5pm Monday to Sunday AEST)
Lifeline: 13 11 14
If you would like to talk to someone about parenting support: