Support for children and young people
If you or a child are in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000).
Every child has the right to feel safe, loved, and accepted. Children and young people can feel uncomfortable or unsafe for many reasons – such as physical violence, inappropriate personal contact, yelling, damage to belongings, or not enough food.
Even when it feels scary, it's important to find an adult who can help you feel safe. You could try telling a parent, relative or teacher that you trust - and if they don't help you, tell somebody else.
Free and confidential support services
Kids Helpline
Counsellors available day and night
Phone: 1800 55 1800 or visit:
Kids Helpline
Headspace
Mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds, over the phone or online.
Phone: 1800 650 890 or visit:
Headspace
eSafety
Information and advice for kids and young people about how to keep safe online, what to do if something goes wrong and how to complain about online bullying or abuse. visit:
eSafety
Lifeline
Confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services
Phone: 13 11 14 or visit: Lifeline
Bravehearts
Support line can be accessed by anyone wanting information or support relating to child sexual assault and exploitation.
Phone: 1800 272 831 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday AEST or visit:
Bravehearts
Triple Zero
All emergency services 000
Child welfare authorities
Child welfare authorities can also help. Select your state or territory below for the contact details of your local child welfare authority:
