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  • Child Protection, within the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, intervenes with families where there is a significant risk of harm to a child or young person, and the parent/carer is unable or unlikely to protect the child or young person from that harm.
  • Community-based family support services may be able to help families having difficulties.
  • A report to Child Protection needs to occur when the risk to children is significant.
  • Some professionals are legally obliged to report to the Child Protection Service if they encounter abuse in the course of their work.
  • If you are concerned about a child’s welfare you can voluntarily make a report to Child Protection or a referral to a family support service.

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Reviewed on: 05-07-2024