Worried about a child's safety
Where there is an immediate concern for the safety of a child or young person, call 000 (Triple Zero). If you suspect a child or young person has been, or is at risk of being abused or neglected, contact the Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123. For non-emergencies or to report a crime, contact Tasmania Police on 131 444.
Reporting Child Safety Concerns in Justice
The Reportable Conduct Scheme introduces mandatory requirements to report concerns about conduct related to child abuse involving an employee to the Independent Regulator.
National Redress Scheme
The Scheme provides support to those who experienced institutional child sexual abuse prior to 1 July 2018.
Safe at Home
Safe at Home involves a range of services working together to improve the safety and security of adult and children victims of family violence; and to ensure that offenders are held accountable.
Safe at Home aims to reduce the incidence and severity of family violence, and reduce the negative impacts of the criminal justice system on adult and child victims.
For information, go to Safe at Home’s website.
Working with Children
For information on registering to work with children (including volunteer work), as an individual or an organisation, go to the Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) website.
The Department of Justice as a Child Safe Organisation
Our work to be a child safe organisation is an ongoing process of strengthening practices. For information about our work, go to the Department of Justice as a Child Safe Organisation.
The Department of Justice's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
The Department of Justice's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy outlines the Department's approach to keeping children and young people safe and well. The Policy applies to everyone engaged in the provision of services within the Department, including employees, officers, volunteers, and contractors.
The Department of Justice's Professional Conduct Policy
The Department of Justice's Professional Conduct Policy outlines what is considered unacceptable behaviour by employees of the Department with regards to children and young people, in connection with their employment.
Our commitment to implementing the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety
The Department has made a a commitment to implementing the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety and promoting a culture where Aboriginal children and young people feel valued, respected, and supported in all aspects of our work.
The Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings
The Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings completed an investigation and handed its Report to the Governor of Tasmania, on 31 August 2023, which is publicly available from the Commission’s website.
Tasmanian Response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
The Royal Commission has highlighted the failings of the past and provided institutions with a body of work that will help us protect our community's most vulnerable from the impacts of abuse.
Royal Commission Response Unit