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 Community Services
- 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?formCode=1136
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
Territory 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 Health and Human Services
- Phone: After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service on 13 12 78 or the relevant number below:
- North Division intake on 1300 664 977
- South Division intake on 1300 655 795
- East Division intake on 1300 360 391
- West Division intake – metropolitan on 1300 664 977
- West Division intake – rural and regional on 1800 075 599 - Website: https://services.dhhs.vic.gov.au/reporting-child-abuse
Western Australia
Department of Communities, Child Protection and Family Support
- 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