Investigation into historic child abuse
The Premier announced in November 2020 a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the responses of Tasmanian Government Agencies in relation to the management of historical allegations of child sexual abuse. The Commission’s report has now been tabled and is available on the Commission of Inquiry or Keeping Children Safe websites.
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All requests and questions related to the Inquiry must be forwarded to Christina Reardon. Employees are not to respond to these requests directly.
Support Services
It is important to recognise that the Inquiry may be a challenging and difficult time and may impact our people in different ways.
If the Inquiry raises any issues for you, or you would like to talk to someone, you are encouraged to utilise the support services below, speak with your manager or contact Yvette Steele, Director People and Culture.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 1300 687 327
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
- 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
- MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
- Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) 1800 697 877
- Laurel House
- Northern Tasmania (03) 6334 2740
- North West Tasmania (03) 6431 9711
Keeping our children safe
We all have a responsibility to look out for children and keep them safe. If you believe, suspect or know that a child has been or is being abused or neglected you must contact the Advice and Referral Line as soon as possible.
If you have concerns for the safety or welfare of a child, call the Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123.
If a child is at immediate risk and Police or medical assistance is required, call 000.
To learn more about reporting concerns visit the Department for Education, Children and Young People or the Safe Families, Safe Kids website.
In reporting any concerns you may have about the safety of children, you will have the department’s full support in doing so.