I'm worried about a child
Where you can go for help if you’re worried a child is unsafe.
Identifying abuse and neglect
How to recognise different types of child abuse and neglect.
Responding to a child disclosing abuse
What to do when a child or young person tells you that he or she is being abused or neglected.
Reporting abuse
For immediate concerns: If you have a life-threatening concern about a child, contact the police on 000.
Concern for a child's wellbeing: If you are concerned about a child's wellbeing, please contact the Central Intake Team on 1800 273 889.
Crisis Care: Crisis Care provides Western Australia’s after-hours response to reported concerns for a child’s safety and wellbeing and information and referrals for people experiencing crisis.
Professional referrals: If you are a professional and want to report a concern about a child, please use the following link: Professional Referral.
The Online Referral Portal experienced technical difficulties between 13 July 2023 and 18 July 2023. If you submitted a referral during this period and have not received an automated response confirming receipt, please resubmit your concerns.
Child protection information requests: If you are a professional and wish to make a request for information related to child protection, please use the following link: Child Protection Information Request.
Mandatory reporting
In Western Australia it is mandatory for certain professionals to report a belief of child sexual abuse. For further details, refer to the Mandatory Reporting page.
