How to report
In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000) if you have immediate concerns for your safety or the safety of another person.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) leads Australia’s policing response to prevent, disrupt, and investigate suspected cases of human trafficking and other modern slavery crimes in Australia.
You can call the AFP to report a suspected case of modern slavery on 131 237 (131AFP) or report online. The information provided will remain confidential. You should seek consent before reporting on behalf of another person who is at risk or experiencing modern slavery.
The AFP seeks to protect and support people experiencing or at risk of modern slavery. They can provide advice and referrals to other services that provide accommodation, financial support, counselling, and legal and immigration advice.
In NSW report modern slavery to 1800 FREEDOM 1800 373 3366 or antislavery@dcj.nsw.gov.au for confidential support and assistance from the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner.
Additional Referral Pathway
The Additional Referral Pathway is a program for people who have experienced modern slavery to access support. It provides information about your rights and options. If you are eligible, the program can refer you to the Support for Trafficked People Program.
Contact the Additional Referral Pathway through any of the following organisations:
- The Salvation Army
Website: salvationarmy.org.au/additional-referral-pathway/
Email: arp@savlationarmy.org.au–
Call: 1800 000 277
- Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights
Website: Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights
Email: reception@amwchr.org.au
Call: 03 9481 3000
- Project Respect
Website: Project Respect
Email info@projectrespect.org.au
Call 1800 737 732 or call, text or WhatsApp 0477 001 110
- Scarlet Alliance
Website: https://scarletalliance.org.au
Contact: https://scarletalliance.org.au/contact
- Anti-Slavery Australia (ASA)
Website: https://antislavery.org.au
Email: antislavery@uts.edu.au
Call: (02) 9514 9660
Contact form: https://antislavery.org.au/contact
To report to law enforcement contact:
- New South Wales police: call 131 444
- Crimestoppers: call 1800 333 000 or report online
- Australian Federal Police (AFP): call 131 237 (131AFP) or go to the AFP website at www.afp.gov.au/report-crime
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, contact the Child Protection Helpline: call 132 111
Help and support
If you need advice, support or assistance relating to a possible case of modern slavery, contact:
- Anti-Slavery Australia: Free and confidential legal advice and support. Call 02 9514 8115. Email ASALegal@uts.edu.au
- Australian Red Cross – Support for Trafficked People Program (STPP): Assistance to victims of human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like practices, including forced marriage and forced labour (who meet the eligibility criteria). Call 1800 113 015. Email national_stpp@redcross.org.au
- Domus 8.7: Advisory service on remedy pathways for individuals and organisations affected by modern slavery. Email: info@domus87.org.au
- Freedom Hub Survivor support: Call 1800 373 348 (1800 FREEHUB) Email: info@thefreedomhub.org
- Lifeline (13 11 14): Free, 24/7 crisis support www.lifeline.org.au
- Mental Health Line NSW (1800 011 511): Free, 24/7 mental health support
- My Blue Sky: Help relating to forced marriage. Call 02 9514 8115 – SMS text to 0481 070 844. Email help@mybluesky.org.au
- The Salvation Army: Accommodation support. Call 1300 473 560 Email endslavery@salvationarmy.org.au
If you need translation or interpretation: A free, confidential interpretation service is available on 131 450.
You could learn more about modern slavery on the Australian Government’s Modern Slavery in Australia page.
The Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner can also provide support services to victims and survivors of modern slavery by providing information about government and non-government resources, programs, and services. The Commissioner can also engage with victims and survivors of modern slavery to ensure their voices inform the design of measures to address modern slavery. Learn more.
NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s fact sheets
- NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s fact sheet in English and 20 community languages.
- NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s fact sheet – New visa protections for migrant workers who are subject to a workplace violation (PDF, 158.9 KB).
- Spot the signs of modern slavery and forced labour. (PDF, 453.8 KB)
