Keeping children safe
Our response to inquiries into institutional child sexual abuse
The final report from the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings will be tabled in Parliament and released publicly on Tuesday, 26 September 2023.
Keeping children safe
Find out about becoming a foster carer
Foster carers provide safe and stable home environments to children and young people who are unable to live at home.
Education and learning
Paving pathways for speech pathologists in schools
New scholarships offered by the Tasmanian Government will create secure employment pathways for speech and language pathology students.
Education and learning
Sure Start Scholarships – Applications Open for 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Sure Start Scholarships. The scholarships have been established by the Tasmanian Government through…
Community engagement
Early Learning for Three Year Olds trial sites revealed
The Early Learning for Three Year Olds (EL3) initiative is one of the first steps towards achieving the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to provide access to early learning for every child in the year before kindergarten.
Keeping children safe
Tell someone – website launched
Find information about the signs of sexual abuse and grooming, keeping children safe, and who to contact if you need help.
Reports and publications
Key DECYP data released via new portal
Our 2023 Key Data Set release marks an improved approach to sharing data with the Tasmanian community.
Education and learning
Expanded Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2023
Thousands of children and young people across Tasmania will soon embark on countless adventures as part of this year’s expanded Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Education and learning
Fresh Food program launched at the Northern and Southern Support Schools
The program involves replicating a Woolworths supermarket on a smaller scale for valuable learning experiences for students with disability.
For families
Vaping – Know the Facts
Are you a parent, carer or teacher worried about young people vaping? Or a young person wanting information or trying to cut back?