Links & other information
Child protection agencies
If you believe a child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, call 000.
For non-emergency situations that still require a timely response, contact your local police station or call 131 444.
How do I report a child protection matter?
If you wish to report a child protection matter, directly contact the agency responsible for child protection in your state or territory:
Victoria
Department of Families and Children
Visit child protection contacts for contact numbers by area
Tel. 131 278 (after hours)
Queensland
Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
Visit Regional Intake Services for contact numbers by area
Tel. 1800 177 135 (after hours)
Western Australia
Department of Communities – Child Protection
Tel. 1800 273 889
For Crisis Care, contact 1800 199 008 (after hours)
You can report child online sexual exploitation via the ‘Report Abuse’ button on the Australian Centre To Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) or ThinkUKnow websites.
Counselling and support services
Kids Helpline | 24/7 counselling for 5–25 year olds | 1800 55 1800
Lifeline | 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention | 13 11 14
1800RESPECT | 24/7 support for sexual assault or domestic/family violence | 1800 737 732
MensLine Australia | 24/7 counselling for men | 1300 78 99 78