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Commonwealth Government Bullying. No Way!
Project developed and managed by Australian education authorities and school communities aimed at minimising bullying, harassment and violence in schools
State Government Child Protection Services (Department of Health and Human Services)
A unit of the DHHS, Child Protection Services has responsibility for intervening where children are at risk of abuse and neglect. A contact telephone number for notifications is provided together with an online notification form
State Government Commissioner for Children
Web site of the Office of the Commissioner, with information about the Commissioner, the Office, the Consultative Council, legislation administered, how to lodge a concern or inquiry, reports and papers, contact details and more
State Government Commissioner for Children: resources
Links to a range of publications of the Commissioner for Children, including submissions, publications, speeches, media releases, and annual reports
Commonwealth Government Cyber-safety plan (Australian Government)
Information on the Australian Government's development of a comprehensive cyber-safety plan to combat online risks, and help parents and educators protect children from inappropriate material
State Government Implementation Framework 2012–2015
Actions against the Implementation Framework in the next 3 years will continue reforms not only in Children and Youth Services, but also Alcohol and Drug Services, Mental Health Services, the Departments of Education, Police and Emergency Management and Justice and the non-government sector. Downloadable Frameworks available
Commonwealth Government International family law and children
Australian Government information on some aspects of international family law that affect children, as well as information about the help the Attorney-General’s Department can provide to parents
State Government Office for Children (Tasmania)
The role of the Tasmanian Government's Office for Children is to lead the implementation of the long-term strategy, 'Our Children, Our Young People, Our Future', working across the community and government to improve the health and wellbeing of Tasmania's children and young people
State Government Our children, our young people, our future: nurture, educate, protect 2011-2021
The Tasmanian Government's long-term plan, launched July 2011, for guiding government action to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families, especially in relation to the vulnerable young. The plan promotes early intervention and prevention, and improved coordination of services
Other Play by the rules
Web site providing information and on-line learning on how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harrassment and child abuse in the sport and recreation industry in Australia. Play by the Rules is a partnership between the Australian Sports Commission and state and territory sport and anti-discrimination agencies
Commonwealth Government Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
On Monday 12 November 2012 the Prime Minister announced that she will be recommending to the Governor-General the establishment of a Royal Commission into institutional responses to instances and allegations of child sexual abuse in Australia
Commonwealth Government Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse: Community-based Support Services Funding
The Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) invites applications to deliver support services to assist individuals and other family members affected by involvement with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Commonwealth Government ThinkUKnow
Website of an internet safety program developed by the Australian Federal Police (with Microsoft Australia), delivering interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools across Australia

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