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Reporting child abuse
If you have serious concerns about the safety of a child contact the Child Protection Service in your state.
Anyone can ring the child protection service at any time if they are concerned about the welfare of a child or young person.
You do not have to prove that abuse or neglect is happening.
Your name remains confidential if you give it when you make a report and cannot be released.
You can make a report anonymously.
The phone numbers are:
| Tasmania | 1800 808 178 |
| Victoria | 13 22 89 |
| South Australia | 1300 364 100 |
| New South Wales | 13 20 55 |
| Queensland | 1300 301 300 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 6205 8800 |
| Northern Territory | 1800 019 116 |
| Western Australia | 1800 654 432 |
