Bright Lives: the Roadmap to Uplifting Care
What is the Roadmap about?
Our goal is that all children and young people in Care (also known as out of home Care) are known, safe, well and learning, and are supported to heal and thrive.
Bright Lives: the Roadmap to Uplifting Care (‘the Roadmap’) explains how we will improve Care for children and young people who …
Celebrating decades of service and impact
Every day, DECYP staff help create bright lives and positive futures for children and young people across Tasmania.
Instructional Specialists Spaced Learning – Leading Literacy with Emina McLean
Deepening the knowledge and skills of Instructional Specialists and literacy leaders to implement the Lifting Literacy priorities in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions – Registering to volunteer or work with DECYP
Safeguarding Requirements
Viewing and Updating Registration Information
Contractors, Consultants and Subcontractors
Using your 2026 SWES data to inform school improvement
Unpack your 2026 SWES data and use the insights to inform end of year review and 2027 School Improvement Planning.
Aboriginal students informing Tasmanian literacy texts
Aboriginal students have informed the development of a series of reader books for schools.
Foster and kinship care toolkit
Designed to help you provide the best support, guidance, and nurturing for children and young people in your care.
There are supports, resources and training opportunities available for you to access. These can help you to create a safe, loving and stable home for children and young people to grow, heal and thrive.
Contact us
To contact someone …
National Communications Charter Training
As part of a government-wide initiative under the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Strategy, DECYP has become a signatory to the National Communications Charter – A unified approach to suicide prevention and mental health.
Support Teacher Induction
Support Teacher Inductions build knowledge, confidence and practical skills for new Support Teachers working with students with disability.
Support Teacher Forum
Support Teacher Forums provide practical strategies, updates and collaboration for Support Teachers to strengthen inclusive practice.