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

New South Wales

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

Northern Territory

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

South Australia

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

Tasmania

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

Victoria

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

Western Australia

Department:
Department of Child Protection and Family Support
Contact number:
Office hours: (08) 9222 2555 or your local DCP office outside Perth
After hours:
(08) 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008 (outside Perth)
Website:
Reporting your concern and Department for Child Protection and Family Support