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The Tasmanian Government has launched a nation-wide recruitment campaign to attract people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and their families. The campaign will launch today across Tasmania and the ...

The Tasmanian Government will consider amendments to the Tasmanian Community Fund Act 2005 following a review by the Tasmanian Audit Office in relation to the use of public funds during the Voice referendum. The use of public funds for political purp...

Unpaid carers play a vital role and make a significant contribution to the health, wellbeing and security of their family members and friends who need support and assistance in Tasmania. Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said that to ce...

An expert panel has been appointed to provide independent advice on the transition to a therapeutic model for youth justice. Minister for Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, said the establishment of the Youth Justice Reform Expert Panel was an import...

Thousands of Tasmanians will be provided with cost-of-living assistance this year thanks to the Tasmanian Government and NILS. Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said the No Interest Loan Scheme is a proven and practical solution for hel...

The theme for National Child Protection Week, Every Conversations Matters, serves as a reminder of the power of conversations to keep our children and young people safe and well. Minister for Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, said it is important th...

A new guide for foster and kinship carers in Tasmania will give them confidence when making everyday decisions for children and young people in their care. “Who Can Say OK in Tasmania?” is a guide to some key areas that carers have said a...

Additional funding of $120 million over four years will be provided in the Budget for the Tasmanian Government’s Out of Home Care system. The large injection of funding supports the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry for a well-functi...

A new After-Hours service for children and young people in Out of Home Care will be extended to ensure best practice and supportive responses outside of business hours. Minister for Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, said the Tasmanian Government is ...

Almost 70 per cent of Tasmanians gave their time to volunteer activities in 2023. The Tasmanian Government knows the value of these volunteer hours and is working to develop the State’s first Volunteering Strategy. Minister for Community Servic...

Tasmania’s Aboriginal cultural heritage is ancient, unique and irreplaceable.  It spans tens of thousands of years, and we are only starting to appreciate its extent and significance. The Tasmanian Government recognises the importance of T...

The Tasmanian Government has committed to continuing its strong support for the Tasmanian Men’s Sheds Association and the role Men’s Sheds play in helping Tasmanians. Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said Men’s Sheds ...

Early intervention and diversionary youth justice services have been made a priority in the 2024-25 Tasmanian Budget. Minister for Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, said the Tasmanian Government was committed to developing a youth justice system tha...

The Tasmanian Government has announced the 11 successful projects that will receive grants to support Carers Week events across the State. The projects will receive a total of $20,000 in funding through the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s Carers...

The Tasmanian Government welcomes the expansion of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare into Tasmania.The Centre for Excellence has advocated for the rights and wellbeing of children, young people and families for over 100 years and ...

The Tasmanian Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Crompton as Interim Commissioner for Children and Young People, in the lead up to the formation of a new standalone Commission for Children and Young People in 2025.The Gover...

The Tasmanian Government is proud to support Seniors Week, which runs from 14-20 October 2024.Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, this week attended the Scrabble with Friends event at Mathers House, one of more than 380 events being held ...

The highly successful ‘Tell Someone’ campaign has been relaunched during Children’s Week in recognition that all children deserve to be safe from child sexual abuse.Minister for Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, said children shoul...

Local services are having a big impact on Tasmanians needing support in difficult times.Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said targeted investment through the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is ...

The Tasmanian Government is working with the State’s multicultural communities to develop a strategy that will address racism and support social cohesion in the community.Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said the strategy address...

An action plan to progress youth justice reform over the next 12 months has been launched today by the Tasmanian Government.The Youth Justice Reform Taskforce Action Plan 2024-25 outlines the actions and approach the Tasmanian Government will take to...

The Tasmanian Industrial Commission has approved the Tasmanian Government’s new workforce package for Child Safety, Advice and Referral and Youth Justice workers.  Financial incentives to recruit and retain staff in areas of Child Safety, ...

The Tasmanian Government is supporting the State’s important Men’s Sheds to continue the work they do to provide a place for connection in the community.Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing and Minister for Community Services, Roger J...

A plan to continue improving health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ Tasmanians and building an inclusive healthcare system over the next four years has been released.Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Roger Jaensch, said the release of the Action Plan i...

Tasmania’s incredible contribution of volunteers has been recognised at the 2024 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards.Minister for Community Services, Roger Jaensch, said 21 finalists attended the award ceremony organised by Volunteering Tasmania.&ldq...