The Office of the Independent Regulator oversees Tasmanian organisations (including sole traders) required to comply with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.
The Independent Regulator:
- is independent from the Tasmanian Government and reports to parliament, not a department
- oversees a wide range of Tasmanian organisations that engage with children and young people
- assists organisations to comply with the Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle
- builds the capability of organisations to prevent, identify, and respond to harm to children and young people
- ensures organisations report and undertake investigations correctly in line with the Reportable Conduct Scheme
- is established and given powers under the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023
- has significant enforcement powers to ensure compliance
- can share information in the interests of protecting children and young people
- will collect and report on trends in relation to child and youth safe organisations
- is supported by a Deputy Regulator (yet to be appointed).
The Independent Regulator does not:
- provide tailored legal advice to organisations
- investigate all reportable conduct itself, but provides support for organisations to do the work themselves.
The Independent Regulator has significant powers under the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023 including (but not limited to) the power to infringe and the ability search premises to ensure all organisations are meeting their obligations under the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.
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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