Mandatory reporters

Some people because of their work or role need to make a report to Child Safety if they believe a child is unsafe or at risk.

Making a notification to Child Safety

Contacting Strong Families Safe Kids on 1800 000 123 to report concerns about a child helps Child Safety to keep kids safe

Who makes decisions about my kids? (Child Safety)

There are rules that Child Safety follow when they are working with a family to make a kid safe. The law says who can make decisions about a kid.

Child Safety – overview

The role of Child Safety Service is to protect children who are at risk of abuse or neglect. Child Safety is a government agency and a part of the Department for Education, Children and Young People. 

Tips for Dealing with Child Safety 

A checklist of things to do to be prepared for meeting with and dealing with Child Safety.

Reports made to Child Safety

Child Safety work with reports and information given to the Strong Families Safe Kids.

Information for families dealing with Child Safety

Child Safety is part of the government who are ordered by the law to make sure kids are safe.

Family group conferences

Child Safety may ask family members and others together to discuss how to keep a kid safe.

Child Safety – safety plans

If Child Safety are concerned about a child, they may meet with family and other people to create a plan to keep a child safe.

Child Safety – court orders explained

A court can make a range of different orders to keep a child safe.