CBCity Kids Safe
Stay safe and find help here.
Need help right now?
If you or someone else is in danger, call 000 right away.
When you call 000, the operator will ask:
- “Police, Fire or Ambulance?”
- “What is the address of the emergency?”
- “What has happened?”
Stay on the phone until the operator says you can hang up.
If you want to talk to a trusted adult, call Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Other ways to get help
Child protection means making sure all kids are safe and cared for. It is never your fault if someone makes you feel unsafe. Adults should help keep kids safe.
When you feel scared or unsafe
- Feeling like you’re in danger
- Not having enough food or water
- Not having a safe place to live
- Not getting help when you’re sick or hurt
- Not being allowed to learn
- Being called mean names or made to feel small
You have the right to feel safe
- Your body belongs to you
- You can say 'no' if something feels wrong
- If you feel scared or unsure, that's your body warning you
If you feel unsafe
- Tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, school counsellor)
- If they don’t help, tell another adult
- Keep asking until someone helps you
If you’re worried about another child, tell a trusted adult.
Keep asking until someone helps you!
Who to call
- Call Kids Helpline to talk to someone: 1800 55 1800
- Child Protection Helpline to report: 13 21 11
Online safety is about staying safe when you use a phone, computer, iPad or tablet.
How to stay safe online
Stay safe online by
- Not sharing your last name, address, phone number or school
- Using a nickname instead of your real name
- Never meeting online friends in real life without your parents knowing
- Not posting photos that show where you live or what school you go to
- Making sure your parents know what you’re doing online
Need to report something?
You or an adult can email eSafety if someone posts hurtful pictures or messages.
Who to call
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Email eSafety
Bullying is when someone keeps being mean on purpose. It can include hitting, name-calling, leaving someone out or spreading rumours. It hurts people’s feelings and it’s never okay.
When you feel bullied
- Tell someone you trust – a parent, teacher, counsellor or adult
- Say: “Stop. It’s not okay”
- Walk away if you can and find a safe place
- Stay near people who make you feel safe
- If you see someone being bullied, comfort them and tell an adult
- Say 'Stop it' and get help! You have the right to feel safe.
You can call
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Dolly’s Dream Support Line: 0488 881 033
More help online
- Kids Helpline Bullying | Kids Helpline
- Bullying No Way | Bullying No Way
Remember
- You did nothing wrong
- You deserve respect
- You are important just as you are
- We believe you
- We know that sometimes bad things happen to children
You have the right to be safe.
Children working together to help shape Council's kid-focused projects.