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Always call 000 in an emergency.
Child abuse can happen to any child in any family.
I’m a concerned member of the public
If you're concerned about a child and have a reasonable suspicion that a child is being abused or neglected, phone the Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) 13 14 78.
The report line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The sa.gov.au website explains what you will need to include on your report.
Information for mandated notifiers
The Department for Child Protection has information for mandated notifiers. This is people who are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
