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The Commissioner's investigation into a change to the case management of children and young people in care has concluded.
Her final report: “A Place at the Table” was released today.
You can check it out here: https://t.co/CbjpwdT16v
The CCYP Annual Report 2022-2023 was tabled in parliament today!
The report highlights all the awesome work we were able to achieve over the past year with and for children and young people.
To read more, you can visit: 🔗 https://t.co/0EIcGGRAux
The Commissioner is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Manager to join the CCYP team!
Applications close Sunday 19 November 2023.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
The Commissioner is looking for a Senior Policy and Engagement Officer to join the CCYP team 💬
Applications close Sunday 29 October 2023.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Today, the Commissioner for Children and Young People thanked Tasmania's Commission of Inquiry for its momentous work over the past 29 months and expressed deep gratitude to those who have courageously shared their experiences with the Commission.
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The Commissioner is looking for a Communications Consultant to join the CCYP team 💬
Applications close Sunday 20 August 2023.
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I recently gathered with important stakeholders from the palawa community, government, the legal profession and community and youth sectors to launch my Advice to the Tasmanian Government to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Tasmania...
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It has now been over a year since restrictive practices were introduced at Ashley Youth Detention Centre - This means, on any given day, young people are locked down to their cells. Sometimes for a few extra hours, and sometimes for much of the day, depen…https://t.co/LQqW4rwuVr
It is wrong on every level that from the age of 10, a child like those referred to here, can be considered a criminal. We must raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to at least 14.
‘You poor little thing': Parents inject…https://t.co/aLYP0F820s https://t.co/A6X3zvQl3d
The Peter Underwood Centre has created two free, non-award courses on child rights and safety aimed at equipping people with the knowledge and skills to keep children safe.
You can check out both courses below 👇
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The Commissioner is looking for a part-time administrative support officer to join the CCYP team.
Applications close Sunday 18 June 2023.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
The Commissioner recently welcomed the B4 Early Years Coalition's Big Screen Little Screen Project Pilot.
To read the full media release and learn more about the project, visit:
🔗 https://t.co/Kj1KafLIDW
The Commissioner today welcomed a new legal framework to strengthen protections for children from abuse in organisations and to respond appropriately if abuse is suspected. She also called on the Govt to implement the reforms in a child-centred way. https://t.co/fB62uf9Fnj
The Commissioner recently published an opinion piece addressing the current 'tough on crime' approach to young offenders.
You can read the full opinion piece on our website:
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The Commissioner recently shared her views on the closure of the Mother Baby Unit with the media and the importance of residential support services for mothers and babies. #poltas#media#first1000days
Today, the Commissioner and two of our YEP! members spoke to the media about the launch of our exciting new YEP! program.
To read the media release and find out more about the program, visit: 🔗 https://t.co/WsoDz7JKNj
The Commissioner recently raised concerns with DECYP Secretary, Tim Bullard around the use of vapes in schools. The issue had been raised by CCYP Ambassadors after consultations with the Commissioner.
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@ATDCtas#poltas
The Commissioner recently met with Australia's Children Commissioners and Guardians (ACCG). Together, they released a joint statement in support of the Uluru Statement.
You can read the full statement via the link below 👇
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Don't forget - submissions are still open for the Commissioner's investigation into the introduction of a new Out-of-Home Care case management model.
It's as easy as filling out our online form 👇
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Submissions close 5pm, 24 March 2023.