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.
Commission of Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
The department is coordinating the Tasmanian government response to the Commission of Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. It is part of the department's commitment to helping reduce child abuse in our community.
National Redress Scheme
The Scheme provides support to those who experienced institutional child sexual abuse prior to 1 July 2018.
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
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.
Worried about a child's safety
For advice and referral for child wellbeing and safety go to Strong Families Safe Kids or call 1800 000 123