Reporting concerns of child abuse and harm:
If you believe a child is being, or has been, harmed or exploited you must report your concerns. This is a legal responsibility under the Care and Protection of Children Act and is called mandatory reporting.
You can report suspected child abuse to the Child Protection Hotline 1800 700 250. Other useful contacts include:
Emergency Services: Police, Fire and Ambulance
For emergencies please call 000
For non-emergencies please call 131 444
Child Protection Hotline
You can report suspected child abuse to the Child Protection Hotline on
1800 700 250
Office of the Children's Commissioner
An independent office that is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of vulnerable children
1800 259 256
Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Adviser Line
Advisers who help grandparents and non-parent carers providing ongoing care for children
1800 245 965
The Territory FACES team connect Territorians with services or resources that support parents and families in your area - (8:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday)
1800 999 900
A directory to access up to date listing of community sector social services available in the Northern Territory
The peak body for young people in care
Darwin: (08) 8945 9993
Alice Springs: (08) 8921 4208
Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
1800 55 1800
provides a free online and telephone helpline for people with depression, anxiety or other mental health issues
1300 224 636
Supports mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 12 – 25 providing evidence-based mental health treatments via our online and telephone services
1800 650 890
Free counselling and support for parents and carers in Queensland and in Northern Territory
1300 301 300
MensLine Australia
Offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing.
1300 78 99 78
Provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
13 11 14
Free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
1300 659 467
Confidential online peer support for young people and online resources for wellbeing
au.reachout.com
13Yarn provide crisis support 24/7 without judgement and they provide a confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about needs, worries or concerns.
13 92 76
National helpline for eating disorders and body image issues. 8am – midnight (AEST/AEDT), 7 days a week.
1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673)
Mental health and wellbeing support
08 8914 6600
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