Children, Youth and Families

Building a system that can respond innovatively and effectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children while supporting families and communities....

Sexual assault is a deeply distressing experience. Support, counselling and information is available to women, men and children who have been affected....

The State Government is committed to improving the outcomes for all young people at risk in Tasmania, including those in greatest need that have come into contact with the statutory system (Child Safety or Youth Justice)....

Support for grandparents and other relatives who are caring for related children through informal arrangements is provided by the Gateways...

Out of Home Care Services Children and young people are at the centre of the out of home care system which provides a range of care...

REAL CARERS REALLY NEEDED NOW PHONE 1800 732 522...

Services for people who are considering placing their child for adoption, wish to adopt or care permanently for a child...

Youth Justice Services is responsible for diversion and rehabilitation programs for young people under supervision in the community and in the Ashley Youth Detention Centre....

Family Violence Counselling and Support Service Phone 1800 608 122 9am – midnight weekdays 4pm – midnight weekends & public holidays...

To make an urgent notification about abuse or neglect - call 1800 000 123 at any time....

More information about Children and Youth Services...

The Child Advocate provides a voice to children in out of home care regarding the quality of and decisions made about their care....

Stage 2 consultations for the new National Disability Strategy have opened with the release of the National Disability Strategy Position Paper and a call for submissions....

Tenders are invited to undertake the refurbishment of existing accommodation units and the construction of a new Gatehouse and external recreation yards at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre....

Children and Youth Services is seeking information about the availability of Specialist Home-based Care in Tasmania that would complement the existing statutory Out of Home Care (OOHC) service continuum....

A practical guide to increase youth engagement and participation in Tasmania...