Child sexual safety and sexual abuse: helplines and services
- Police: phone 000 if you’re worried about your safety or a child’s safety at any time.
- National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service: phone 1800RESPECT or 1800 737 732 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Lifeline: phone 131 114 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Kids Helpline: phone 1800 551 800 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Bravehearts: phone 1800 272 831 – 8.30 am-4.30 pm, Monday to Friday AEST.
Child protection services
Australian Capital Territory
Contact ACT Child and Youth Protection Services on 1300 556 729 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
New South Wales
Call the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Northern Territory
Call the Child Protection Hotline on 1800 700 250 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Queensland
During normal business hours, contact Queensland Regional Intake Services. After hours and on weekends, contact the Child Safety After Hours Service Centre on 1800 177 135 or (07) 3235 9999.
South Australia
Call the SA Child Abuse Report Line on 131 478 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Tasmania
Call the Tasmanian Child Safety Service – Advice and referral line on 1300 737 639 – 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Victoria
During normal business hours, contact your nearest child protection service in Victoria. After hours and on weekends, contact the After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service on 131 278.
Western Australia
Contact WA Central Intake Team on 1800 273 889 during normal business hours. Call the Crisis Care Unit on (08) 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008 after hours and on weekends.