Consultation starts for North West Support School

A month-long school and community consultation on a new site for the North West Support School, Devonport campus has started…

Student raises money to help single mums

Sophia is a Glenorchy Primary School student, who uses a wheelchair and communicates through an Eyegaze. She has shown incredible…

New Youth Justice Model of Care

Tasmania’s new Youth Justice Model of Care, launched in December 2024, will improve outcomes for children and young people in the system.

Celebrating 25 Years of Service Awards

Congratulations and thank you to all of our 25 Years of Service Award recipients! Recently, the department hosted recognition of service events…

Supporting online learning at home

DECYP primary and high school families are receiving a guide to help support online learning at home.     Supporting online…

Tell Someone campaign relaunched in Children’s Week

We stand with the children and young people in our community and are committed to keeping children safe.

2023-24 Annual Report tabled in Parliament

Department annual reports are key accountability documents and provide a range of information and data about the work of departments…

DECYP Teacher recognised in 2024 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

A Montello Primary School teacher has been recognised for inspiring students to engage with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). …

Have your say on the Commission for Children and Young People Bill 2024

The Tasmanian Government is seeking input on the draft Bill for a new Commission for Children and Young People.

Educators honoured in Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards

Two outstanding educators in the Department for Education, Children and Young People have been recognised in the 2024 Commonwealth Bank…

Who Can Say OK in Tasmania?

A new guide for foster and formal kinship carers in Tasmania will give them confidence when making everyday decisions for…