Online forums on the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework

It’s not rocket science. It’s basic human decency to make sure that children under your care are safe.

– Victim-survivor of child sexual abuse in a Tasmanian institution

Online forums

Online forums were held from late September through October and November 2023 to help organisations understand how the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework applies.

The online forums invited all workers (including volunteers) from organisations that engage with children and young people to come and hear from the Department of Justice team supporting the establishment of the Framework.

The forums were delivered over three groups:

  • Overview forums
  • Child and Youth Safe Standards forums
  • Reportable Conduct Scheme forums

You can request a separate recording of the forum content by sending an email to: cysof@justice.tas.gov.au

Slide packs are also available for the introductory session (PDF, 1.2 MB) and the Child and Youth Safe Standards session (PDF, 851.4 KB).

While these online forums focused on describing the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, we recognise the subject of child and youth safety in institutional settings may cause distress. If at any time you feel that you would like to speak with someone there are services and support groups that can help, these are outlined at the bottom of this webpage.

Where to next:

Seeking help?

We encourage anyone affected by, or with concerns about, child sexual abuse or other types of child abuse to access advice and support.

National:

  • For domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling and support, contact
    1800RESPECT:
    • Phone: 1800 737 732
  • For short-term support if you are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe, contact Lifeline:
    • Phone: 13 11 14
  • For free professional phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide living in Australia, contact Suicide Call Back Service:
    • Phone: 1300 659 467
  • For information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia, contact Beyond Blue:
    • Phone: 1300 224 636
  • For information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma, contact
    Blue Knot Foundation:
    • Phone: 1300 657 380
  • For counselling and support for Australian men, contact MensLine Australia:
    • Phone: 1300 789 978
  • For advice for men about family violence, contact Men's Referral Service:
    • Phone: 1300 766 491
    For free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years, contact Kids Helpline:
    • Phone: 1800 55 1800

Tasmania:

  • For information about child wellbeing and safety, contact
    Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line:
    • Phone: 1800 000 123
  • For free and confidential support for people who have been affected by sexual violence, contact the Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Line (24 hour response state-wide):
    • Phone: 1800 697 877
    This line is run by the Sexual Assault Support Service in the South, and Laurel House in the North West.
  • For information and support for children, young people and adults affected by family violence, contact
    Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:
    • Phone: 1800 608 122
  • For free and confidential support for people impacted by crime, contact
    Victims of Crime Service:
    • Phone: 1300 300 238
  • For support for relationships and to live positive lives, contact
    Relationships Australia Tasmania:
    • Phone: 1300 364 277
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Last updated: 31 October 2023