It is a legal requirement in Western Australia for doctors, nurses, midwives, teachers and police officers to report all reasonable beliefs of child sexual abuse to the Department for Child Protection.

On 1 January 2009, the legislation that governs mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse, the Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Act 2008 became part of the Children and Community Services Act 2004.

If you are ready to lodge a written mandatory report now, you can do so by using the Department's secure  Mandatory Reporting Information System [CLICK HERE]. 

Alternatively you can download a PDF mandatory reporting form template under 'Alternative ways to make a report'.

If you are concerned about your safety in making a mandatory report, please discuss this with your supervisor or manager and the Western Australia Police. 

Anyone who is concerned that a child is suffering any form of abuse or neglect, should report their concern to the Department for Child Protection, through a local District Office.