Getting Help

Government departments
State and Territory departments responsible for issues dealing with child protection

Reporting child abuse
Contact telephone numbers for each State and Territory to report incidences of child abuse

Helplines
A list of help lines for children, young people and parents

Counselling services
Australian organisations and links providing a focus on counselling support for children and parents

Police checks
Guidelines for police clearances and checks for those people working with children and adolescents in either a voluntary or paid capacity

Internet safety
Information provided on a selection of sites covering safety issues and guidelines for parents of children and young people in using the Internet

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