If you have a concern for someone’s safety (including your own) please seek support, and, pass on your concern appropriately. In an emergency, call 000 and ask for police, fire brigade or ambulance.
There are a range of situations which are legally required to be reported to the relevant authority, particularly regarding child sexual abuse or physical injury.
For further information click the links below.
Any person may call Child Protection to report a concern about a child’s welfare by calling 131 278.
Every church should have a process for responding to concerns of harm or abuse, including harm to a child, and sexual abuse of any person.
For non-urgent police assistance, call 131 444.