Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) it may take longer than usual to address all reports or enquiries made with our investigation teams.
Please continue to submit reports and we will review them as soon as possible.
If you are worried about your safety or are at risk of harm right now contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).
If you need someone to talk to and are under 25, contact Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800).
For all other ages, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Other content may be considered abhorrent violent material under the Criminal Code Act 1995.
You can report online child sexual abuse material or extreme violent and terrorist content to eSafety for action.
We have put together some frequently asked questions about reporting illegal and harmful content.
If you have seen child sexual abuse material or other content that you believe is illegal or harmful, make a report to the Cyber Report team.
Online safety basics can help you teach your child strategies to deal with online content that is upsetting or makes them feel uncomfortable.
If you are concerned about the safety of a child online now, you should report the matter to your local police. If the issue is urgent, dial ‘000’ (triple zero) immediately.
You suspect a child is a victim of online child exploitation or grooming you can report to the Australian Federal Police via the ThinkUKnow website.
The internet has opened up a whole new world of content for young people and a new set of challenges for parents. Read our advice on online pornography for parents and carers.
Parental controls are available for most devices, either through pre-installed settings that can be activated yourself on a device, or via the installation of free or commercial software. Read our advice on taming the technology.
12 to 25 year olds. All issues. Phone counselling available all day, every day. Online chat available 9am to 1am EST daily.
