The new Department for Education, Children and Young People was established on 1 October 2022. Our Department is responsible for Child Safety, Youth Justice, Public Education, Out of Home Care, Libraries and Child and Family Learning Centres.

We do this through a range of services outlined below.

The Department reports to the Tasmanian Minister for Education, Children and Youth.

The Tasmanian Government School System

Library and Archive Services

Libraries Tasmania delivers Tasmania’s statewide library and archive service.

Children, Youth and Families

We deliver state wide policy, programs and services tosupport and enhance the safety and wellbeing of Tasmanian children, youngpeople, families, carers and our staff.

To have a conversation about your concerns for the safety orwellbeing of a child, contact the Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000123.

Links to services

Strong Families, Safe Kids (external link)
TasmanianAutism Diagnostic Service (TADS)
Grandparentsand other Relatives
Out of Home Care
Foster Care
Adoption and Permanency Services
Child Safety Service
Children and Youth Services
Child Advocate

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