Keeping Children Safe - DPAC Report of Concern

Department of Premier and Cabinet - Report of Concern

If there is an emergency where there is immediate risk of harm or a crime is
happening now, contact Police on Triple Zero (000).

Where a crime may have been committed, contact police on 131 444
or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

For advice or for concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, contact the
Strong Families, Safe KidsAdvice and Referral Line (ARL) on 1800 000 123.

This form is for anyone to report a concern that relates to a Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) worker. This includes specific incidents or general worries, for both current and historical concerns.

A 'DPAC worker' includes any individual over the age of 18 years who carries out work in any capacity (paid or unpaid) for DPAC. This includes an employee, a contractor or sub-contractor, an agent, an apprentice, a consultant, a person who is self-employed, a person who is carrying out work for a defined period, a volunteer, or a work-experience student.

If your child safety concern is not about a DPAC worker or you are unsure where the person works, please contact the Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123 or visit the website: www.strongfamiliessafekids.tas.gov.au .

Please respect the rights and privacy of the child or young person and the confidential nature of your report.

What are you reporting? *

An emergency where there is immediate risk of harm or a crime is happening now to a child or young personA crime that may have been committed involving a child or young personA DPAC worker who may be a risk to the safety or wellbeing of a child or young personA historical report related to a DPAC worker

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Call 000 now
to report the emergency

After calling 000, please read the information below if your concern relates to a DPAC worker.

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Call Tasmania Police on 131 444
to report witnessed or suspected harm

After calling 131 444, please read the information below if your concern relates to a DPAC worker.

This form will ask you to provide information regarding child safety.

Once submitted, the DPAC Keeping Children Safe Reporting Officer will act to investigate your concern about a DPAC worker.

Please make sure you allow at least 10 minutes to complete this form. Once you start, you can save your report and return to it if you need to.
After you submit your report, a copy will be emailed to you.
The details of your report will only be disclosed to people who have authority to deal with the matter. This may include Tasmania Police, the Registrar for Working with Vulnerable People, the Integrity Commissioner and the Independent Regulator of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

Click 'Next' to start a Report of Concern.

Your details

All questions with an asterisk * require an answer.
Please provide as much information as you can.

What is your association with DPAC? *

A current DPAC workerA previous DPAC workerNot a DPAC Worker

Your Full Name *

Your Contact Phone Number *

Your Contact Email Address *

Your Work Email Address *

Are you reporting on behalf of a DPAC colleague? *

NoYes

Who at DPAC are you concerned about?

All questions with an asterisk * require an answer and please provide as much information as you can.

Full Name of DPAC worker *

What DPAC role does this person work in at DPAC?

Details of the child/children or young person/young people

All questions with an asterisk * require an answer and please provide as much information as you can.

How many children or young people are affected? *

1More than 1Unsure

Name of the child/young person (if known).

Age group if known (or approximate ages)

0-2 years3-8 years9-12 years13-17 years

(If historical, the approximate age at the time).

Names and ages of the children or young people (if known).(If historical, the approximate ages at the time if known).

Any additional notes/comments?

Concern, Information or Incident of Abuse

All questions with an asterisk * require an answer and please provide as much information as you can.

Please provide more information

Has anything been done to reduce the risk to child safety? *

YesNoNot sure

Explain the action(s) taken to reduce the risk. *

Please provide an overview of what you have observed or been made aware of. *

Did you find out about this incident from the child or young person involved?

YesNo

Did anyone else see or hear what happened? Are you aware of anyone else who knows about this concern?

Please indicate below any other family related risk factor(s) we should be aware of (if known).

Please provide more information if available

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