The information on the following pages is for mandated reporters/notifiers who are legally required to report/notify the Child Abuse Report Line that they suspect a child or young person is, or may be, at risk of harm.

I’m a concerned member of the public

If it is an emergency call 000 immediately.

If you are concerned about a child or young person and have a reasonable suspicion that the child or young person is, or may be, at risk of harm, telephone the Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) 13 14 78.

The CARL is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information about what you need to include in your report, see Preparing to report/notify suspected harm to children and young people.