The safety of children and young people is an absolute priority for the Tasmanian Liberal Government and that is why we have established the new Department for Education, Children and Young People.
Beginning on October 1, 2022, the new Department brings together a range of services and supports for children, young people and their families into the one place, including:
Minister Jaensch said: “The new Department is a child-centred organisation with better coordination of resources and interventions to improve outcomes for children and young people.”
“It will strengthen departmental administrative structures to remove siloes and deliver better services and outcomes, as well as further ensuring systems, policies, processes and procedures are strong, integrated and build a culture where a child’s development, education and safety, is everyone’s responsibility,” Minister Jaensch said.
Over time, children, young people, and their families will benefit from:
Department for Education, Children and Young People Secretary Tim Bullard said: “I’m excited by this truly unique opportunity to bring together the diverse skills and experience of inspiring individuals who share a strong commitment to improving the lives of Tasmania’s children and young people. Children, young people, and their families are at the centre of everything this new Department will do.”
We are a Government with integrity and heart that is strengthening the future for all Tasmanians.
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