General resources:
Children's Division (Magistrates Court of Tasmania) Describes the role of the Children's Division, which has jurisdiction to hear and determine matters arising from and under the Children, Young Persons and their Families Act 1997, and the Adoption Act 1988
Family and community violence Information on Tasmanian violence and assault services for women, men and aborigines, family violence, and the Safe at Home initiative
Family violence factsheet Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania factsheet on the law and family violence in Tasmania. Includes information on the types of Family Violence Orders, with link to printable application forms (Magistrates Court)
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
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
Preventing hot water burns and scalds Department of Health and Human Services information on the prevention and first aid treatment of burns and scalds in adults and children caused by hot water, steam and other hot substances
Relationships Information on the registration of Significant Relationships and Caring Relationships in Tasmania, with details of how to apply to register or to revoke a deed of relationship, with link to printable application form
Relationships Act 2003 Information on the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court over matters arising under the Relationships Act 2003. Includes links to printable court application forms relating to this function
Safe at Home Details of the Tasmanian Government's response to family violence. Safe at Home involves a range of services working together to protect and support victims of family violence. A 24 hour referral and response phone number is listed
SmartStop Road safety campaign aimed at educating school children to avoid the dangers of school buses
Youth and alcohol at home and on other private property Tasmania Police brochure on the penalties in force in relation to the supply of alcohol to young people on private property. Legislation supports a responsible approach by adults with parental responsibilities who choose to supply young people with alcohol
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