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Child Abuse Report Line

Last Updated Mar 2009

Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 131 478

See Reporting child abuse for more information.

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Families SA

Last Updated May 2011

Level 7, 108 North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
General enquiries: 8124 4185
Customer information: 8226 6735
Customer service helpline: 8226 6930 or 1800 003 305
Foster carers helpline: 1300 134 043
Email: customer.families@dfc.sa.gov.au
This email address should not be used to report child abuse and neglect.  To report child abuse and neglect, ring the Child Abuse Report Line on 131 478.  This is a 24 hour service.  For more information see Protecting children.

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The Department for Families and Communities (DFC) is now the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI). Families SA, including the child protection and family support functions, is now part of the new Department for Education and Child Development. Youth Justice remains with DCSI and the Department now includes  Multicultural SA, Northern Connections, Office for the Southern Suburbs, Office for Volunteers, Office for Women, Office for Youth and Social Inclusion. Contact details for these offices are available on the Contacts page.

The department is currently reviewing its online information and updates are in progress. Departmental information can still be found using the search function on this site. For more information about South Australian government services please visit www.sa.gov.au.

 

Yaitya Tirramangkotti (Aboriginal child abuse report line)

Last Updated Mar 2010

Yaitya Tirramangkotti is specifically dedicated to providing advice and assistance in any cases involving the abuse of Aboriginal children.

Staffed by Aboriginal people, Yaitya Tirramangkotti makes sure that everything is done to involve Aboriginal families and help them care for their children in ways that are culturally appropriate. This involves taking into account cultural factors, local knowledge of families, Aboriginal supports and services, and knowledge supplied by Principal Aboriginal Consultants.

When children must be found alternative care, if an Aboriginal child cannot be placed with members of their extended family, specialised agencies provide alternative care services for Aboriginal children and young people.

If child abuse or neglect of an Aboriginal child occurs, the Yaitya team are there to offer support and advice.

The service runs 24 hours a day in conjunction with the Crisis Response Unit.

Documents

DocumentYaitya Tirramangkotti brochure [alternative]

Contacts

Yaitya Tirramangkotti
Opening hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday
Phone: 131 478

Child Abuse Report Line
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: 131 478