Reporting child sexual abuse
In Queensland, it is an offence for any adult to fail to report sexual offending against a child by another adult.
Contact the Police
If you believe a child is in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000).
If you have serious concerns relating to the sexual abuse of a child contact Policelink on 131 444.
Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
If you have a reason to suspect a child in Queensland is experiencing harm, is at risk of experiencing harm or being neglected, contact Child Safety Services Centres and talk to someone about your concerns:
- During normal business hours - contact the Regional Intake Service.
- After hours and on weekends - contact the Child Safety After Hours Service Centre on 1800 177 135. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE)
ACCCE provides a nationally consistent response to reports of inappropriate, harmful or criminal activities that have occurred to children online.
You can report online at:
Report online child sexual exploitation | ACCCE
eSafety Commissioner
The eSafety Commissioner can help remove:
- seriously harmful child cyberbullying - external site content
- image-based abuse - external site (intimate images or videos shared without the consent of the person shown)
- illegal and harmful online content - external site
The eSafety Commissioner's - external site website has details about what you can report to them.
Go to Make a report for more information about reporting child sexual abuse.