Child Safety Service

The role of Child Safety Service is to protect children and young people who are at risk of abuse or neglect.

If you have concerns for the safety or welfare of a child, call the Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123.

If a child is at immediate risk and Police or medical assistance is required, dial 000.

For urgent matters, where a child or young person needs immediate protection, please call at any time.

Who this service is for

Children and young people who are at risk of abuse or neglect.

Opening Hours

Our general business hours are 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with after hours on-call services available for urgent calls.

How this service is delivered

  • Call or visit us online

    To make a notification to the Child Safety Service, call 1800 000 123 or make an online child protection notification via our website.

Updated: 01/07/2021

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