Key information

  • We have developed the Safe. Secure. Supported. Our Safeguarding Framework. (PDF, 2.8MB)
  • The Framework describes the department’s approach to safeguarding children and young people from abuse, with particular emphasis on child sexual abuse.
  • All department workers must comply with their legal obligations and the department’s requirements for safeguarding children and young people.

The Frameworks aligns with the implementation of Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards.

It applies to all areas of the department. All workers must comply with their legal obligations and the department’s requirements for safeguarding children and young people.

A list of the relevant policies, procedures and resources can be found at Guiding resources for safeguarding children and young people.

If you would like to know more, please contact us at safeguarding@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Resources

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  1. Key information
  2. Resources

Safe children

  1. Need help now?
  2. Report a concern
  3. Guide to Tasmania’s child safety services
  4. Keeping children safe through safeguarding
    1. Safeguarding Training
    2. Appropriate relationships between adults and children and young people
    3. About the Office of Safeguarding Children and Young People
    4. Guiding resources for safeguarding children and young people
    5. Our framework for safeguarding children and young people
    6. Our response to inquiries into institutional child sexual abuse
  5. Youth justice services
  6. Adoptions in Tasmania
  7. Out of Home Care in Tasmania
  8. Housing Options for Children and Young People