I’m worried about a child or young person

Concerned about a child 

If you believe a child is in immediate danger or life-threatening situation, contact the Western Australia Police Force immediately by dialling 000.

If you are concerned about a child’s wellbeing (and it doesn’t require immediate Police attention), please contact the Department of Communities on 1800 273 889.

Mandatory reporting

In Western Australia it is mandatory for certain professionals to report a belief of child sexual abuse. For further details, refer to the Mandatory Reporting page.

Family and domestic violence

If you are experiencing family or domestic violence, help and support is available for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

If life is at threat, call 000 immediately. If you need to report a breach of a Family Violence Order, or require Police attendance, please call 131 444.

 The Women's Domestic Violence Helpline can provide counselling, guide you through safety planning and offer referrals for a refuge if necessary:

• 1800 007 339 (free call)

The Men's Domestic Violence Helpline can provide counselling and referrals for male perpetrators, as well as male victims of family and domestic violence:

• 1800 000 599 (free call)

Additional reporting options (where there is no immediate danger)

WA Police encourage anyone who is a victim-survivor of sexual abuse or assault, where the person is not in any immediate danger, to make a report through the Safe2Say portal, which provides an avenue for anonymous reporting for members of the community.

More information on reporting options, including distribution of intimate images, is available at Report sexual assault | Western Australian Government. You can also report online child exploitation or sharing of child sexual abuse material on the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the Report Abuse tool.

Harmful sexual behaviours

If you have concerns about a child’s sexual behaviour, there are services and resources available to assist you to understand children’s sexual development and learn more about children’s harmful sexual behaviours.