CHILD PROTECTION

Croquet Australia is committed to safe, supportive and friendly environments where children and young people are valued and enjoy sport.

  • We are committed to keeping children and young people safe
  • We have zero tolerance to child abuse and neglect
  • We encourage the involvement of children and young people
  • We involve families and the community in promoting child safety and wellbeing
  • We promote equity and respect diversity
  • We encourage reporting of all complaints and concerns
  • We maintain and improve our policies and practices

Child Protection Agencies – HERE

If you believe a child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, call 000.

For non-emergency situations that still require a timely response, contact your local police station or call 131 444.

 

How do I report a child protection matter?

If you wish to report a child protection matter, directly contact the agency responsible for child protection in your state or territory:

New South Wales

Department of Communities & Justice

Tel. 132 111

Victoria

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Visit child protection contacts for contact numbers by area

Tel. 131 278 (after hours)

Queensland

Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs

Visit regional intake service for contact numbers by area

Tel. 1800 177 135 (after hours)

Western Australia

Department of Communities – Child Protection and Family Support

Tel. 1800 273 889

For Crisis Care, contact 1800 199 008 (after hours)

South Australia

Department for Child Protection

Tel. 131 478

Tasmania

Department of Communities Tasmania

Tel. 1800 000 123

Australian Capital Territory

Community Services Directorate–

Tel. 1300 556 729

Northern Territory

Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities

Tel. 1800 700 250

 

You can report child online sexual exploitation via the ‘Report Abuse’ button on the Australian Centre To Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) or ThinkUKnow websites.

 

Counselling and support services

Kids Helpline | 24/7 counselling for 5–25 year olds | 1800 55 1800

Lifeline| 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention | 13 11 14

1800RESPECT | 24/7 support for sexual assault or domestic/family violence | 1800 737 732

MensLine Australia | 24/7 counselling for men | 1300 78 99 78