Reporting child abuse in other states

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

Australian Capital Territory

Department of Children, Youth and Families

• Phone: Child and Youth Protection Services on 1300 556 729 (mandatory reporters) or ACT Policing on 131 444 (general public)
• Website: https://forms.act.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html

New South Wales

Department of Communities and Justice

• Phone: Child Protection Helpline on 132 111
• Website: https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/children-and-families/protecting-our-kids/reporting-a-child-at-risk.html

Northern Territory

Department of Children and Families

• Phone: Child Abuse Hotline on 1800 700 250
• Website: https://nt.gov.au/law/crime/report-child-abuse

South Australia

Department for Child Protection

• Phone: Child Abuse Report Line on 131 478
• Website: https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/reporting-child-abuse

Tasmania

Department for Education, Children and Young People

• Phone: Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123
• Website: https://strongfamiliessafekids.tas.gov.au/

Victoria

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

• Phone: After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service on 13 12 78
• Telephone numbers to make a report during business hours (8:45am - 5:00pm):
  • North Division: 1300 598 521
  • South Division: 1300 555 526
  • East Division: 1300 360 452
  • West Division: 1300 360 462
• Website: https://services.dhhs.vic.gov.au/reporting-child-abuse

Western Australia

Department of Communities

• Phone: Central Intake Team on 1800 273 889 or after hours call the Crisis Care Unit on (08) 9223 1111
• Website: https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/ChildProtection/Pages/Ifyouareconcernedaboutachild.aspx