Our Commitment to Child and Youth Safety

​Child sexual abuse is a deeply confronting issue. We encourage readers to prioritise their wellbeing when engaging with this content and to seek support if needed. A list of national and local support services is available on the ​Department of Justice website​. 

The Tasmanian Government is taking strong and coordinated action to protect children and young people from harm and to ensure they are heard in decisions that affect them.

The Department of Treasury and Finance (Treasury) acknowledges that safeguarding children and young people requires a collective, community-wide effort. We are committed to a culture of awareness and action where everyone takes responsibility, shares concerns, and speaks up when something doesn't feel right.

We will:

  • equip our people to identify and promptly report any risks of harm they may encounter, whether during or outside the course of their duties;
  • support initiatives that promote child and youth safety across government; and
  • reflect on our practices and seek continuous improvement through a child and youth safety lens.

Together, we will contribute to a Tasmania where children and young people are safe, respected, and empowered.

For more information, visit the Keeping Children Safe websi​te​.

Reporting child safety concerns

Anyone can report a child safety concern. Types of behaviour you might report include, but are not limited to:

  • sexual misconduct or a sexual offence relating to a child;
  • grooming of a child;
  • physical violence involving a child;
  • behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm to a child; and/or
  • significant neglect of a child. 

More information about these behaviours is available on the Office of the Independent Regulator website.


Contacts

  1. If a child is in immediate danger, call 000.
  2. If you suspect a child or young person has been or is at risk of being abused or neglected, contact the Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123.
  3. For non-emergencies or to report a crime, contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

​​Concerns relating to the conduct of a Treasury employee should be directed to Treasury's Secretary, Gary Swain, or to the Independent Regulator via the Report a Concern page, in addition to the reporting options listed above.

Please note: The Secretary's inbox can also be accessed by two executive support staff. If this is a concern, you may report directly to the Independent Regulator. ​

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