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Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Reporting other forms of child abuse and neglect

Members of the general public

Any suspected abuse or neglected should be reported to your local Department for Child Protection district office (external link).

Non-mandated reporting – health professionals

There is a clear duty for all health professionals to report any child abuse or neglect.

All WA Health employees should follow the Guidelines for Protecting Children 2009 for reporting any suspected abuse.