If there is an emergency, or you or someone else is in danger, then call Triple Zero (000) immediately. If a person’s conduct is considered criminal, contact Tasmania Police on 131 444.
This page includes links to the Reportable Conduct Scheme (the Scheme) webforms that you can use to make a report to the Independent Regulator, and provide updates to a report.
The Scheme requires leaders of specific organisations to:
- report concerns of conduct related to child abuse involving a worker in their organisation to the Independent Regulator, and
- investigate these concerns.
Leaders must:
- notify the Independent Regulator within three business day, in writing, of being made aware of a reportable conduct
- start an investigation as soon as possible
- provide detailed information, after 30 days, on the progress of their investigation
- provide a final report after completing their investigation.
The definition of worker, leader and specific organisation can be found on our key terms and frequently asked questions webpage.
The Scheme is about creating a culture where organisations that engage with children and young people investigate concerns about their wellbeing in a thorough, transparent, safe and child-centred way.
Anyone can make a report, but the leader of an organisation is legally required to report a concern they are made aware of. If you are not a leader of an organisation, but want to make a report about a workers conduct, contact us.
Before making a report
- Read more about the Scheme and understand what conduct must be reported.
- Think about any other reporting obligations you may have, including police (if the alleged conduct is criminal), the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line, or the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People scheme. You can find a reporting pathways poster on our resources webpage.
- Be aware of the wellbeing and support services available.
Making a 3 day notification report
- The 3 day notification reporting form is 6 pages and takes around 15 minutes to complete.
- You will be asked for information including:
- Your organisation details
- The head of organisation details and yours (if you are not the head)
- The worker’s details
- Details of the alleged conduct
- Details of the alleged victim/s
- Other reporting obligation details
- Details of the actions you may or may not be undertaking.
- You can upload files to support your report, these can be uploaded as pdf, png, jpg or jpeg file types up to 10mb each.
- It is important to make a note of your reference number provided to you on submission. You will need this for your 30 day update and final investigation report.
Make a 3 day notification report
Providing the 30 day update
- The 30 day update report form is 1 page and takes around 5 minutes to complete.
- You will be asked for information including:
- reference number provided to you after you made the original report
- information about the allegation or conviction
- whether any actions have been taken (for example, placing a limit on a worker’s contact with children)
- any written submissions.
- You can upload files to support your report, these can be uploaded as pdf, png, jpg or jpeg file types up to 10mb each.
Providing the final investigation report
- The final investigation report is a comprehensive summary report of your investigation with supporting evidence.
- You will be asked for information including:
- 3 day notification reference number provided to you after you made the original report
- findings for all allegations that relate to this investigation
- details of actions taken/proposed to be taken in relation to the worker who is the subject of this investigation
- You can upload files to support your report, these can be uploaded as pdf, png, jpg or jpeg file types up to 10mb each.
Make a final investigation report
Children and young people at the centre of a reportable conduct investigation should be kept informed of its progress, and not caught off guard by significant developments. Take time to explain processes and procedures in a gentle, clear, and accessible way.
- Advice from a young Tasmanian with lived experience of sexual abuse or violence.
Other reporting obligations
Remember, the Reportable Conduct Scheme doesn’t replace other existing reporting obligations.
Visit the resources page to download the A3 reporting pathways poster and find out about how the Reportable Conduct Scheme relates to other reporting schemes.
Other information
The Independent Regulator’s role is to oversee compliance with the Child and youth Safe Organisations Act 2023. The Independent Regulator cannot investigate matters for organisations but can provide help in understanding requirements under the law.
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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