Key information

  • The Tasmanian Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy is being co-developed with Aboriginal people and organisations, to make sure their voices, experiences and ideas shape it.
  • The Strategy will support Aboriginal-led services and responses, to strengthen Aboriginal children and young people’s connection to culture, Country and kin.
  • Contact the project team at yjreform@decyp.tas.gov.au to have your say.
  • View the Engagement poster (PDF, 2.6MB) or Engagement pamphlet (PDF, 2.1MB) for more information.

The Strategy

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy is a central part of reforming the youth justice system in Tasmania. It focuses on reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in the youth justice system.

The Strategy supports Aboriginal-led services and responses, seeking to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people, including through strong links with education, training and employment pathways.

The Strategy supports self-determination, prevention, early intervention and diversion and identifies actions for change.

This Strategy is a key action under the Youth Justice Blueprint 2024 – 2034 (PDF, 1MB) and was recommended by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings.

It aligns with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap; to address entrenched inequalities, this includes through Target 11. Target 11 aims to reduce the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people (10 to 17 years) in detention by at least 30 per cent by 2031.

Have your say

Aboriginal organisations, community service providers and government agencies will be contacted to participate in focused discussions. If you would like more information on the draft Strategy, contact yjreform@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Supporting resources

Artworks by Tasmanian Aboriginal artists Bianca Templar and Bonnie Starick have been used in the design of the poster and pamphlets below.

On this page
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  1. Key information
  2. The Strategy
  3. Have your say
  4. Supporting resources

Safe children

  1. Need help now?
  2. Report a concern
  3. Guide to Tasmania’s child safety services
  4. Keeping children safe through safeguarding
  5. Youth justice services
    1. About youth justice services in Tasmania
    2. Keeping kids safe in Ashley Youth Detention Centre until its closure
    3. Youth justice reform in Tasmania
      1. Youth Justice Model of Care
      2. Youth Justice Diversionary Services Framework
      3. Tasmanian Aboriginal Youth Justice Strategy
      4. Youth Justice Act Review
      5. New Tasmanian Youth Justice Facility
  6. Adoptions in Tasmania
  7. Out of Home Care in Tasmania
  8. Housing Options for Children and Young People

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