Who is eligible for Working Together?
If your child is eligible to participate in Working Together, you can apply online.
Children must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
If you aren’t sure, or would like to speak to someone to find out more, our friendly team are happy to talk over email, phone or text. Visit the contact Working …
Our contacts
Department for Education, Children and Young People general contact
Telephone: 1800 816 057Business hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
Postal Address: GPO Box 169 Hobart Tas 7001
Our Structure
Student financial assistance
Postal Address: GPO Box 169, Hobart Tasmania 7001Telephone: 1800 827 055Facsimile: (03) 6173 0315Email: stas@decyp.tas.gov.au
Child safety concerns
To have a conversation about your concerns for …
Human resources and finance policies
Infostream Submission Guidelines (PDF, 410 KB)This guideline provides guidance for submitting information for publication on the Infostream Education Notices web service.
Partnering with External Organisations Procedures (PDF, 510 KB)These procedures provide guidance and processes required to support effective partnerships between DECYP learning and educational sites and external organisations.
Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Policy (PDF, …
Alerts and closures
Contacts for our sites and services
Useful Emergency Links
About the department
The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) was established in 2022. DECYP was brought together to deliver better outcomes for all Tasmanian children and young people, especially our most vulnerable.
Formed from the joining of the Department of Education and children and youth related functions from the Department of Communities, it is a name …
Stage 1 works at Sorell School nearing completion
Finishing touches are being applied to the first stage of works for the $27.48 million redevelopment of Sorell School.
Stage 1 works at Sorell School have delivered a new administration centre, car park and main entrance to the school, as well as a Years 9-12 learning hub and a Years 3-6 learning hub.
The …
Welcome to the Department for Education, Children and Young People
1 October 2022 marked the establishment of the new Department for Education, Children and Young People.
The new Department brings together a range of services and supports for children, young people and their families into the one place, including:
This is a unique opportunity to bring together the diverse skills and experience of inspiring individuals who …
Government Response to the Commission of Inquiry’s final report
This article contains information about child sexual abuse that some people may find distressing. You will find a link to support resources at the bottom.
Keeping children safe and well so they can engage in learning and have bright lives and positive futures is the Department for Education, Children and Young People’s greatest commitment …
Strong partnerships with Education and Care providers
A Framework for strong partnerships
Children and families are at the heart of our work. The Strong Partnerships Framework (PDF, 1.5MB) shows how the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) and the Education and Care (E&C) community work together. The Framework provides tools and resources, across seven domains. It supports both services, whether co-located or …
Information about the CFLC quality practice framework
CFLC Quality Improvement Tool
The Child and Family Learning Centre Quality Improvement Tool (CFLC QI Tool) is designed to drive the learning and improvement of CFLCs. This will help to create the conditions that support children’s lifelong wellbeing, learning and successful transitions to school.
The CFLC QI Tool has five ‘quality domains’ that …