Caring for Children
Owned and managed by Department of Communities & Justice
Contact Directory
There are many government and non-government organisations and services available to carers. Some help you make sense of the procedures and processes of out-of-home care.
Emergency contacts
Child Protection Helpline
132 111
Emergency Services (Fire, Police, Ambulance)
Health Direct Australia
1800 022 222
healthdirect.gov.au
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
kidshelpline.com.au
Lifeline Australia
13 11 14
lifeline.org.au
Poisons Information Centre
131 126
poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au
Suicide Call Back Service
(24 hours) 1300 659 467
suicidecallbackservice.org.au