Community safety
If you feel your safety is being threatened, call Triple Zero (000). If you call from a mobile phone and Triple Zero (000) doesn’t work, phone 112.
Find out how to increase your safety and quality of life in a variety of situations.
Safety workshops
You can learn practical safety techniques at free personal safety awareness workshops delivered by local police. Workshops run for 30 to 90 minutes, and are tailored to different audiences and topics. To attend one of the free personal safety awareness workshops, contact your local police station and ask for the District Crime Prevention Coordinator.
Safety at night
Secure taxi ranks are located throughout Queensland to help improve the safety of passengers at night.
One Punch Can Kill is an initiative to reduce the number of assaults on people at parties, in bars or out on the streets.
Safety houses
You can go to a safety house for help if you feel unsafe or need help while out in public. A safety house can be recognised by the distinctive yellow plate on or near the letter box.
A safety house may be a house, a shop or a business. Take the time to identify the safety houses in your local area.
Neighbourhood Watch
Join your local Neighbourhood Watch group to help improve safety and reduce crime in your community.
Property safety and security
House break-ins are one of the most common crimes. A home security check can help to secure your home from a break-in.
When you’re away your home is more vulnerable to a break-in, as intruders always look for unoccupied homes. Read tips for keeping your house secure while you're away.
Smoke alarms save lives. By law, your home must be fitted with one.
Water safety
For safety tips when you’re in or around water, refer to:
Bullying and harassment
It’s your right to feel respected and be free from bullying and harassment in:
To make a complaint about workplace bullying or harassment, or to find out more information, contact Fair and Safe Work Queensland 1300 369 915.
For information on cyber bullying, refer to reporting abuse.
Safety of children
Child Safety Services oversees child protection and adoption services in Queensland. We aim to protect children who are at risk of harm, including when parents cannot provide enough care or protection for them.
The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian deals with complaints about any service provided (or not being provided) in the child safety or youth justice systems. These complaints help the Commission monitor trends for changes in policies, practices or legislation to improve outcomes for Queensland children.
Read more information on the safety of children.
Seniors safety and protection
Read information about seniors safety and protection to help seniors feel safe and secure as they go about their daily lives.
