If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger, please call the Police on 111.
Contact Oranga Tamariki if you think a child or young person may be:
- suffering from ill-treatment, abuse or neglect
- experiencing abuse but you’re not sure if you should be concerned, and want advice, or just to talk things through.
Call freephone 0508 326 459 (open 24/7) or email contact@ot.govt.nz
The information you provide is known as a report of concern. For guidance on making an effective report of concern, download Safeguarding Children’s free resource here.
Report Tip
If you phone Oranga Tamariki:
- Keep a written record of what you report
- Ask the representative to repeat your report back to you to ensure accuracy
- Note the name of the representative you spoke with
ANYONE who is worried about a child or young person can make a report of concern.