and Young People in OOHC in NSW
Get help
Matters raised in the Review may trigger upsetting or traumatic emotions for some people. Remember, there is always support available.
What kind of help do you need?
EMERGENCY
If you believe a child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, please contact the police immediately. Call Emergency 000
Child Protection
To report concerns that a child or young person is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect, contact the Child Protection Helpline in your State or Territory:
NSW:
Website: https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/Protecting-kids/reporting-child-at-risk
Child Protection Helpline – call 13 21 11 (24 hours, 7 days)
Victoria:
Victoria Police: 000
Website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/reportichild-abuse
North Division Intake - 1300 664 977
South Division Intake - 1300 655 795
East Division Intake - 1300 360 391
West Division Intake - Rural and regional only - 1800 075 599
West Division Intake - metropolitan only - 1300 664 977
After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service – call 13 12 78
Queensland:
Website: https://www.csyw.qld.gov.au/
https://www.csyw.qld.gov.au/child-family/protecting-children/reporting-child-abuse
Child Safety – call 07 3235 9999 or 1800 177 135 (24 hours, 7 days)
South Australia:
Website: https://www.childprotection.sa.gov.au/reporting-child-abuse
Child Abuse Report Line – call 13 14 78 (24 hours, 7 days)
WA:
Website: https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
https://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/ChildProtection/Pages/Ifyouareconcernedaboutachild.aspx
Department of Communities – Child Protection and Family Support – call 08 9222 2555 or 1800 622 258 (9am - 5pm)
Crisis Care - 08 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008 (After hours)
Tasmania:
Website: https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/
https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/children/child_protection_services
Child Protection Services – call 1300 737 639 (24 hours, 7 days)
Northern Territory:
Website: https://territoryfamilies.nt.gov.au/
https://nt.gov.au/law/crime/report-child-abuse
Child Protection – call 1800 700 250 (24 hours, 7 days, toll free)
ACT:
Website: https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/ocyfs/children/child-and-youth-protection-services
https://form.act.gov.au/smartforms/csd/child-concern-report/
Child and Youth Protection Services – call 1300 556 729
Email: childprotection@act.gov.au
24 hour counselling
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
If you need immediate support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Kids Helpline
Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au
Helpline is free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online WebChat and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Phone 1800 55 1800.
Aboriginal Services
Healing Foundation
Website: www.healingfoundation.org.au
Service to help build the capacity of Indigenous organisations and support the development of the Link-Up network.
Phone (02) 6272 7500 (ACT)
Link Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation
Website: www.linkupnsw.org.au
Provides counselling, healing and culturally appropriate support for Indigenous Australians.
Phone 1800 624 332
OOHC and Foster Care
CREATE Foundation
Website: www.create.org.au
CREATE Foundation supports children and young people with an out-of-home care experience aged 0-25 years. Join club CREATE for free events, programs, grants, giveaways and surveys.
NSW Office: 9267 0977
Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN)
Website: www.clan.org.au
Support and advocacy for people who grew up in Australian orphanages, children’s homes and in foster care, and their families. Support provided to engage with the Review.
Phone 1800 008 774
Email support@clan.org.au
Government Funded
Child Trauma
Act for Kids
Website: www.actforkids.com.au
Provides free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. Operates 22 centres with a team of over 300 staff from Adelaide to the Cape York Peninsula. Services include integrated therapy, support for vulnerable families, special workshops to empower kids and safe houses in remote Aboriginal communities
Email mail@actforkids.com.au
Australian Childhood Trauma Group
Website: www.theactgroup.com.au
Professional support services for government agencies, non-government agencies and schools.
Phone 1800 034 503 (Vic and ACT presence).
Child Wise
Website: www.childwise.org.au
Trauma informed telephone and online counselling for childhood abuse. Training and organisational capacity building on child abuseprevention.
Phone 1300 244 539.
Email info@childwise.org.au
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
1800 Respect
Website: www.1800respect.org.au
24/7 telephone and online crisis support, information and immediate referral to specialist counselling for anyone in Australia who has experienced or been impacted by sexual assault, or domestic or family violence.
Phone 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Foundation
Website: www.blueknot.org.au
Provides telephone counselling, information and support for adult survivors of child abuse and referral to professionals and agencies. Provides workshops for survivors, family members, partners and friends. Professional development for health professionals is also available.
Phone 1300 657 380 (9am-5pm, 7 days)
Email helpline@blueknot.org.au