Keeping children safe from abuse and reporting suspected child abuse is the responsibility of everyone in the community.
Child abuse occurs when someone hurts, neglects or fails to protect a child.
Child abuse is an offence.
If you have received a warning regarding loitering near children, read the flyer for more information.
Call the Child Abuse Report Line if you suspect that a child or young person is being abused or neglected:
Phone 131 478.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 support service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years, offering professional and confidential counselling for any reason via phone and WebChat. They also offer a range of self-help resources on our website, and peer-support services.
This service may help:
You can contact Kids Helpline for free, private help at any time:
You can also visit the Kids Helpline website for more helpful advice.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online if you have information about:
You can remain anonymous.
Or contact your local police station. Find your local police station
Call 000 if it is an emergency.
Call 131 444 for non-urgent police assistance.
The Children and Young People (Safety) Act, 2017 provides a child focused framework where the protection of children and young people is at the centre of the child protection system. To learn more about SAPOL's leading role in the protection of children and young people, click here.
To access our feedback form for children and young people, click here.