In this section you will find links to relevant child protection authorities in each state. These links are to be used as a starting point for sourcing information on child protection. Programs are advised to check with their local state authorities directly to ensure they are meeting the necessary legal requirements.

 

National Child Protection Clearing House - is funded by the Federal Department of Families, Community Services and Indiginous Affairs. It provides specialist advice on the latest developments of child abuse prevention, child protection and associauted violence.  Click here for more information.

Child Wise -  Is an Australian charity dedicated to protecting children everywhere. It has a particular focus on children in Austrlia, Asia and the Pasicifc with the aim of preventing the sexual abuse and exploitation of children.  Click here for more information.

 

Australian Council for Children and Youth Organisations INC (ACCYO) - ACCYO provides advice, training and accreditation to organisations accross Australia to assist them to safegurd children in their care. Click here for more information

 

ACT
ACT Police Department - Click here for more information

NSW
NSW Commission for Children and Young People - Click here for more information and working with children guidelines 
NSW Police Department  - National records check - Click here for more information

Northern Territory
Working with children information - Click here for more information
Police department - Click here for more information

Queensland
The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian - Click here for more information

South Australia
South Australian Police Department - Click here for the National police certificate application form

Tasmania
Tasmanian Police Department - A criminal record checks are carried out through the - Click here for more information
Child and Family Services Support Unit - Tasmanian State Government Click here for more information

Victoria
The Victorian State government has passed child protection legislation enacting the Working with Children Check to provide a screening process for individuals who seek to work with children in a voluntary or paid capacity. This will be implemented over five years starting from mid-2006.

Department of Justice- Victoria Click herefor more information on the Victorian Working with Children Check
Victorian Police Department - Click here for more information about police checks

Western Australia
Working With Children Check - Click here for more information