The Tasmanian Government recognises the release of the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings may evoke strong emotions, questions, and concerns for many people in our community.
When the Report is released, counsellors from Lifeline Tasmania, the Sexual Assault Support Service, Laurel House and Relationships Australia Tasmania will be at Parliament House to provide support.
The Government has also ensured a range of support services are available to the broader Tasmanian community.
Additional resources have been provided to local support services over the course of the Commission of Inquiry, with the Tasmanian Government investing an additional $1.5 million in these services ahead of the tabling and public release of the Report.
Financial assistance is also available to help victim-survivors, their families and/or support person to attend Parliament House in Hobart for the tabling of the Report. To access financial assistance, call 1800 093 758 or email KeepingChildrenSafe@dpac.tas.gov.au
If you need support, contact the services listed below, which are free and confidential. Support is available by phone and/or face-to-face:
For more information about the release of the Report, supports that are in place, and arrangements for individuals to attend the tabling of the Report, you can visit www.keepingchildrensafe.tas.gov.au or call 1800 093 758 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm).
An attendee information pack, which details the supports and assistance in place for individuals attending the formal tabling of the Report, has also been developed and is available to download from www.keepingchildrensafe.tas.gov.au