Worried about a child? Tell us He māharahara ōu ki tētahi tamaiti? Whakamōhio mai

Need to talk?

Get in touch if you think a child or young person may be:

• suffering from ill-treatment, abuse or neglect
• experiencing abuse but you are not sure if you should be concerned and want advice or just to talk.

What we'll need to know when you get in touch

• What you're worried about, what you have seen or heard.
• Details of any incidents, what happened, and to whom.
• Details about the child or young person, and their whānau, such as names and locations.

Help to identify signs of abuse

What happens next

A social worker will review your information and determine what supports would be best as a next step for your concern.

How we keep children safe

Are you a young person?

We want you to feel safe – at home, at school and everywhere else. It's OK to feel worried sometimes, and it's good to share your problems with someone. 

If something happens that makes you feel scared, tell a grown-up you trust.

They'll want to help if someone is hurting you or making you feel bad. Think about which grown-ups you trust. Maybe your mum or dad, teacher, kaiako, brother or sister? You could also talk to your grandparents, your friend's mum, someone from your marae or church, or your doctor. 

Please talk to us if:

• you are being hurt by an adult
• one of your parents is being hurt
• someone in your house has problems with drugs and alcohol.

Are you a worried adult?

We want to hear from you. Call or email us anytime if you are concerned about the wellbeing of a child.

If you're a tamaiti or rangatahi in care, VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai is an independent connection and advocacy service, separate from Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, and we're here to listen to you, support you, and be on your side. Part of what we also do is organise fun and engaging events for tamariki with care experience so you can connect with each other.