Child Abuse
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- Bursting the Bubble Helps young people work out what's OK in a family and what isn't. Also provides information on what to do if a family member is hurting or abusing you or another member of your family.
- Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre Victoria A statewide resource centre providing information about domestic violence and sexual assault - for those affected by family violence as well as for workers and researchers.
- When Love Hurts A guide on love, respect and abuse in relationships, with true stories and advice, as well as information on building self-esteem and healthy relationships.
- Child Abuse Prevention Service Helpline
The national Child Abuse Prevention Service provides counselling, advice and referral service to victims and families of child abuse.
Phone: 1800 688 009 (freecall)
Child Protection Agency by State
- ACT - Office for Children, Youth and Family Support
Care and Protection Services
Phone: 1300 556 729, 24 hours a day - NSW - Community Services (formerly DOCS)
Child Protection Helpline - 132 111 for the cost of a local call 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- NT - Department of Health and Families
Phone: 1800 700 250
- QLD - Department of Child Safety
Crisis Care
Phone: 1800 177 135, 24 hours, 7 days a week - SA - Department for Families and Communities
Child Abuse Report Line
Phone: 13 14 78, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - TAS - Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: 1300 737 639
- VIC - Department of Human Services
Child Protection Emergency Service
Phone: 13 12 78, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (free call) - WA - Department for Community Development
Family and Children's Services - 1800 622 258
Advocacy/Lobbying Organisations - National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN)
A wide range of information and resources on many topics including parenting and child development. Also contains information on prevention programs and training and development.
- International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)
Information on ISPCAN, which aims to support individuals and organisations working to protect children from abuse and neglect worldwide. The website includes events, publications and information about membership.