Our Safeguarding Framework: Safe. Secure. Supported.

All children and young people have the right to be respected, kept safe and protected from harm. The Department’s new…

Construction begins at new Legana Primary School site

Legana is one of the fastest growing areas in Tasmania, and the new state-of-the-art primary school will support this growing community.

Extension of Commission of Inquiry reporting deadline

The Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings has requested an extension to…

Stage 1 works at Sorell School nearing completion

Finishing touches are being applied to the first stage of works for the $27.48 million redevelopment of Sorell School.  Stage…

Consultation begins on preferred sites for new youth detention facility

We are committed to delivering a Youth Justice System that achieves better outcomes for young people and keeps our community…

Next step in Cambridge Primary School redevelopment

The Stage 1 works plan for a $15.1 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School has been released. The planned works…

Tasmania Reads

Tasmanians of all ages are being encouraged to get involved in events and activities during Tasmania Reads Week.

We love Country book for Tasmanian children

A new children’s picture book which explores connection to Country will make its way to every Tasmanian Government primary school, Child and Family Learning Centre and library this week.

Every school day matters campaign

The Department for Education, Children and Young People has launched their new Every school day matters campaign. It highlights the…

Hillcrest Primary School Anniversary

On the 16th of December, we acknowledged and remember Addison, Chace, Jalailah, Jye, Peter and Zane – six precious young…