In Australia, state and territory governments are responsible for receiving reports of suspected child maltreatment from members of the public. Anyone who suspects, on reasonable grounds, that a child or young person is at risk of being neglected or physically, sexually or emotionally abused, should report it to the authority in their state or territory. This Resource Sheet provides information for the general public about how to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Note also, certain groups of people, such as doctors and teachers, are required by law to report any suspicion of abuse and neglect.