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Northern Territory Child Protection services

Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH)

Child Safety Team, Paediatric Department
- Sees children where there are concerns of physical harm, neglect and/or emotional abuse.
- Contact the Child Safety Team in-hours 0800 – 1600 via the RDH switchboard on 08 8922 8888 or on pager #0766.
- After hours referrals can be made to the on-call Paediatrician via the RDH switchboard on 08 8922 8888.

Alice Springs Hospital

Child Protection services are managed through the General Paediatrics Department.
- Clinical advice is available through the on-call Paediatrician via Alice Springs Hospital Switchboard - 08 8951 7777

Sexual Assault and Abuse Services

All ages, acute, recent and historical abuse – medical, forensic and counselling services

Sexual assault referral centres | NT.GOV.AU

SARC, Darwin - medical, forensic and counselling
- 24-hour service and advice Tel 89226472
SARC, Katherine – counselling (0800 – 1600)
Katherine Hospital – medical and forensic care for youth >14 years (forensic trained)
Tennant Creek Hospital – medical and forensic care > 14 years (forensic trained)
SARC, Alice Springs – medical, forensic, counselling
- 24-hour service and advice Tel 89554500

NTG Health Referral Pathway for children with concerns of harm or abuse

Links to Health Service Information

NT Health Child Protection Related Policies – accessible staff Intranet only

Links to Interagency Information

Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities

Strengthening Families Policy
Health and medical needs of children policy
Sexual and Reproductive Health policy
Responding to Safety and Wellbeing Concerns for Children in Care
Mandatory Reporting Guide - A guide to reporting Child Abuse, Harm and Exploitation in the Northern Territory
Professional Reporters Guide. Reporting Child Harm and Exploitation.

NT Legislation