Child Protection and Procedures for Handling Allegations of Child Abuse
Football Australia's Safeguarding Policy provides details as to procedures which should apply in instances of allegations of Child Abuse.
Further, child protection legislation imposes obligations on organisations and participants in relation to reporting and screening processes.
Currently, there is no national legislation and child protection system. However, each state and territory has child protection laws specifying responsibilities for both organisations and individuals who work or have contact with children.
Fact sheets on child protection and reporting allegations of child abuse in different states and territories are available at www.playbytherules.net.au
If you believe a child is in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation, you should contact the Police immediately.
Contact details for advice or to report an allegation of child abuse are:
| State / Territory | Details |
| Australian Capital Territory |
ACT Police Child and Youth Protection Services
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| New South Wales |
New South Wales Police Department of Family and Community Services
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| Northern Territory |
Northern Territory Police Department of Children and Families
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| Queensland |
Queensland Police Non-urgent police assistance Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
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| South Australia |
South Australia Police Department for Education and Child Development
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| Tasmania |
Tasmania Police Department of Health and Human Services
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| Victoria |
Victoria Police Department of Human Services
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| Western Australia |
Western Australia Police Department for Child Protection and Family Support
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