Children, Youth and Families

Safe Homes, Families, Communities: Tasmania’s action plan for family and sexual violence 2019‑2022 (Safe Homes, Families, Communities) is the Tasmanian Government’s, coordinated, whole-of-government action plan to respond to family and sexual violence....

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...

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

If you have concerns for the safety or welfare of a child, call the Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123....

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....

Expert Panel advice and recommendations to the Minister for Children and Youth on the essential therapeutic elements required for an improved service system response for Tasmanian children and young people with highly complex needs....

The Department of Communities Tasmania is seeking feedback on the development of Tasmanian Out of Home Care Standards and a Carers Register....

We are seeking feedback on a Policy Framework for Children and young people under 16 who are alone and at risk of or experiencing homelessness....

The Strong Families Safe Kids: Next Steps Action Plan 2021-2023 will deliver 34 actions under five key priority areas of the reform agenda for Tasmania's Child Safety Service....