My family is separating — what now?
- Emotional support
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Family violence support
- Are your children at risk?
- Child abuse
- Family violence orders
- Handing over children where there's potential for conflict or violence
- Planning ahead
- Support for children
- Support for me
- What the police can do
- What to do if you or your children are in danger
- What happens if you leave the family home
- What to do if you suspect child abuse
- Financial support
- Legal support
What If You Suspect Child Abuse
If you suspect a child is being abused immediately respond to the information given to you by a child or the indicators of child abuse by reporting the event to your State Child Abuse Report Line or attending a GP or hospital. Many cases of suspected neglect and abuse against children are reported every year. Child protection services investigate these reports and, if needed, work with families to ensure children are protected. They work with families and try to find solutions to problems by talking directly to parents and children.The following list provides information on State and Territory Departments responsible for issues dealing with child protection:
- ACT — Office for Children, Youth and Family Support
- NSW — Community Services
- NT – Department of Children and Families
- SA – Department of Families and Communities
- TAS – Department of Health and Human Services
- VIC — Office for Children
- WA — Department for Child Protection
- QLD – Department of Communities
Resources
- Family Relationships Online brochure: Child Abuse