This page makes resources available to a wide audience including organisations, workers, parents and children to assist with understanding the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework. These resources were developed by the Department of Justice and have been endorsed by the Office of the Independent Regulator until other materials are developed.
Request Training
The Office of the Independent Regulator is considering how best to deliver tailored training to organisations and sectors on a range of topics across the Child and Youth Safe Framework.
You can request specific training by completing the Training form.
When requesting a topic / session could you also consider where the training could be delivered (Online / In Person), venue, time / date and how many attendees you may be able to bring to the session.
Interim compliance guidance for organisations
- This interim compliance guidance (PDF, 1.2 MB) is designed to support organisations to enact the Child and Youth Safe Standards and Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety.
- It has been developed by the Department of Justice in consultation with local subject matter experts and interstate counterparts.
- It is to be taken as interim guidance only, does not constitute legal advice and may be subject to change.
Explainer resources
- Introducing Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework (PDF, 673.0 KB) steps through the main elements of the Framework and is designed to be a useful starting point for organisations.
- Information Sharing under the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework (PDF, 322.2 KB) steps through the main elements of the information-sharing provisions of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023.
- The Aboriginal Cultural Safety Short Guide (PDF, 951.6 KB) steps through the main elements of the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety and how organisations can work to be culturally safe.
- Introduction Tour (PDF, 2.3 MB) - PowerPoint for organisations to be introduced to the Office of the Independent Regulator, the Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Information sheets
- The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework (PDF, 190.2 KB)
- The Child and Youth Safe Standards (PDF, 253.2 KB)
- The Reportable Conduct Scheme (PDF, 169.7 KB)
- Reportable Conduct (PDF, 172.3 KB)
- The Independent Regulator (PDF, 173.7 KB)
- Third party contact centre guidance. (PDF, 183.7 KB)
A3 posters
- The Child and Youth Safe Standards A3 Poster (PDF, 290.5 KB) displays the 10 Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety and explains what they mean.
- The Reportable Conduct Scheme Process A3 Poster (PDF, 153.5 KB) displays the key stages of the Reportable Conduct Scheme in action, as reflected in the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023.
- The Reporting pathways A3 Poster (PDF, 73.0 KB) provides a high-level summary of how the Reportable Conduct Scheme differs from other existing reporting schemes.
Online forums
The Department of Justice ran online forums from late September through October and November 2023 to help organisations understand how the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework applies. The forums were delivered over three groups:
- Overview forums
- Child and Youth Safe Standards forums
- Reportable Conduct Scheme forums
You can request a separate recording of the forum content by sending an email to: cysof@justice.tas.gov.au
Easy Read
- This Easy Read information sheet (PDF, 716.9 KB)summarises key elements of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023.
Translated resources
Below are resources on the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework including information on the Child and Youth Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme that have been translated by NAATI certified translators.
You can provide feedback on any of these resources via cysof@justice.tas.gov.au.
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Amharic (PDF, 605.8 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Arabic (PDF, 2.3 MB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Burmese (PDF, 497.4 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Chin Hakka (PDF, 231.0 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Chinese (Simplified) (PDF, 561.4 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Chinese (Traditional) (PDF, 691.6 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Dari (PDF, 688.6 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Farsi (PDF, 625.9 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Hindi (PDF, 224.2 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Karen (PDF, 216.8 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Nepali (PDF, 204.1 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Oromo (PDF, 158.1 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Punjabi (PDF, 229.8 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Spanish (PDF, 205.8 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Swahili (PDF, 331.7 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Tigrinya (PDF, 270.6 KB)
- Information sheet - Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework - Urdu (PDF, 288.8 KB)
Resources from other Australian states
Some other Australian states have their versions of the Framework in place, including resources that are useful for organisations that have to comply.
The Office of the Children's Guardian New South Wales resources include a range of child safe handbooks. The Codes of Conduct - a guide to developing child safe Codes of Conduct (PDF) provides guidance on how to establish a clear set of rules and expectations for behaviour that is in line with an organisation’s culture and values. The Risk Management and the Child Safe Standards Part 1: Responding to risk (PDF) and Part 2: Identifying risk (PDF) are resources made for child-related organisations to help assess, manage, identify and respond to risk.
The Commission for Children and Young People Victoria have developed resources to help organisations comply with their Child Safe Standards. These include the guide for creating a Child Safe Organisation (PDF).
National resources are also available from the Human Rights Commission, including a self-assessment tool, checklists and templates.
Legislation
- Organisations can review the legislation that establishes the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023.
Seeking help?
We encourage anyone affected by, or with concerns about, child sexual abuse or other types of child abuse to access advice and support.
Tasmania:
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For information about child wellbeing and safety, contact
Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line:- Phone: 1800 000 123
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For free and confidential support for people who have been affected by sexual violence, contact the Tasmanian Sexual Assault Support Line (24 hour response state-wide):
- Phone: 1800 697 877
- This line is run by the Sexual Assault Support Service in the South, and Laurel House in the North West.
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For information and support for children, young people and adults affected by family violence, contact
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:- Phone: 1800 608 122
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For free and confidential support for people impacted by crime, contact Victims of Crime Service:
- Phone: 1300 300 238
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For support for relationships and to live positive lives, contact Relationships Australia Tasmania:
- Phone: 1300 364 277
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For culturally appropriate, trauma-informed legal and non-legal services and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims/survivors of family violence and sexual assault, contact SIS.
- Phone: 1800 747 827
National:
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For domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling and support, contact
1800RESPECT:- Phone: 1800 737 732
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For short-term support if you are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe, contact Lifeline:
- Phone: 13 11 14
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For free professional phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide living in Australia, contact Suicide Call Back Service:
- Phone: 1300 659 467
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For information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia, contact Beyond Blue:
- Phone: 1300 224 636
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For information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma, contact
Blue Knot Foundation:- Phone: 1300 657 380
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For counselling and support for Australian men, contact MensLine Australia:
- Phone: 1300 789 978
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For advice for men about family violence, contact Men's Referral Service:
- Phone: 1300 766 491
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For free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years, contact Kids Helpline:
- Phone: 1800 55 1800