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Artists with Conviction 2026  The Tasmania Prison Service, in partnership with Community Corrections and with support fr...
07/09/2026

Artists with Conviction 2026

The Tasmania Prison Service, in partnership with Community Corrections and with support from a number of sponsors, is holding its annual art exhibition, Artists with Conviction.

Artworks feature individual interpretations of this year's theme, "Something Different", ranging from painting and drawing to writing, photography, woodwork and design.

Artists with Conviction aims to increase awareness of the critical role that rehabilitation plays in reducing re-offending, and the importance of providing meaningful and productive programs for offenders.

📍 Long Gallery
77 Salamanca Place, Hobart

📅 Saturday 26 September to Sunday 4 October
🕙 Open daily from 10am to 4pm
🎟️ Free entry and open to the public.

National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) is Australia's national campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect befo...
06/09/2026

National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) is Australia's national campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens. This year the message is 'every conversation matters, shifting conversation to action'.

Conversations can spark ideas, build understanding and encourage reflection. But meaningful change happens when those conversations lead to practical action that strengthens support for children and families.

National Child Protection Week helps turn conversation into action by bringing people across Australia together to share ideas, strengthen communities and prevent harm before it occurs.

Together we can build communities where every child not only feels heard but also experiences real safety, care and protection.

👉 Learn more at www.napcan.org.au/ncpw-2

Registrations are now open for WorkSafe Month 2026! From safety bunches to expert presentations, there are plenty of opp...
03/09/2026

Registrations are now open for WorkSafe Month 2026! From safety bunches to expert presentations, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, connect and strengthen workplace health and safety.

Check out the program below 👇

October is WorkSafe Month and registrations are now open!

This year’s theme, Safe Work is for Life, is a reminder that workplace health and safety matters throughout our working lives. Safe and healthy work protects people today, supports long-term wellbeing and helps create better workplaces for the future.

Throughout October, join us for a program of free events, including:

- Safety Brunches in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie
- Online webinars featuring practical information and expert insights
- Topics covering workplace safety, psychosocial hazards, return to work, emerging risks, the future of work and more.

Whether you’re a worker, employer, manager, HSR or WHS professional, there’s something in this year’s program for you.

Explore the program and register for free: https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/services-and-events/month

⏰ Is your Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) due for renewal in 2026?Avoid last minute stress! Take a mo...
03/09/2026

⏰ Is your Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) due for renewal in 2026?

Avoid last minute stress! Take a moment to check the expiry date on your RWVP card, then renew early through MyRWVP at www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp/my-rwvp

👉 Renewing early won't shorten your registration — your new RWVP will start when your current one expires.

Help strengthen family violence protections in Tasmania. Have your say on the proposed Family Violence Reforms Bill 2026...
02/09/2026

Help strengthen family violence protections in Tasmania. Have your say on the proposed Family Violence Reforms Bill 2026 (the Bill).

The Bill strengthens Tasmania’s family violence laws by improving how economic and emotional abuse are recognised, particularly where a person uses coercive or controlling behaviour to harm or manipulate a partner or spouse. It also allows more time for these offences to be prosecuted.

The reforms would also introduce a family violence offender levy. People convicted of family violence offences would be required to pay the levy, with funds directed to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund to support victim-survivors.

Learn more about the proposed reforms and share your feedback at: www.justice.tas.gov.au/community-consultation/consultations/2026/family-violence-reforms-bill-2026

26/08/2026

'Mum, my phone’s broken.'

That’s how it started for Susanne.

Message after message claimed to be from her daughter. Her phone was broken. Her bank account was frozen. She needed money urgently.

By the time Susanne called her daughter to check, nearly $26,000 had been transferred.

'Unless you’re 100% sure who it’s coming from, don’t engage.'

Behind every scam report is a real person and a real story. No one’s just a number.

🤔 Is a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) the same as a police check?💡 No, the background check and risk...
26/08/2026

🤔 Is a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) the same as a police check?

💡 No, the background check and risk assessment done for a RWVP is different to a national criminal history check (which is often called a police check).

A national criminal history check is part of the RWVP process, but we also receive information about criminal intelligence that wouldn’t appear on a national criminal history check. We also consider family violence history, child protection history and any other relevant history.

Organisations can ask job candidates to have a police check – but if they are working in a regulated activity, this does not replace the RWVP that they must have.

👉 Watch RWVP's animated video to learn the important differences at www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp/support-and-resources/resources/videos/short-videos

24/08/2026

This week is Scams Awareness Week 2026.

Last year, more than 274,000 Australians were scammed – some more than once. Not because they weren’t paying attention. Because scams are sophisticated, convincing, and designed to catch people off guard.

Behind that number are parents, friends, neighbours and colleagues. No one’s just a number.

There are three steps that can help you avoid being scammed:
🚫 Stop before you act.
🔍 Check who you’re really dealing with.
🔒 Protect yourself and others by reporting the scam to Scamwatch.

Tasmania was the last Australian state to decriminalise homosexuality and the only state to criminalise cross-dressing. ...
21/08/2026

Tasmania was the last Australian state to decriminalise homosexuality and the only state to criminalise cross-dressing. Many people continue to live with the consequences of convictions under these former laws.

The Tasmanian Government's Expungement and Redress Scheme recognises this historical injustice by allowing eligible records to be expunged and providing financial redress to those affected.

This initiative marks an important step towards acknowledging past harm and supporting those who experienced it.

Eligible applicants can receive redress payments ranging from $15,000 to $75,000, helping acknowledge the harm caused by these unjust laws and supporting a continued commitment to equality and justice.

Find out more about eligibility, the application process, and available support at www.ehos.tas.gov.au

📣 Making a difference in your community? If your organisation is working to improve child-safe practices and raise aware...
19/08/2026

📣 Making a difference in your community? If your organisation is working to improve child-safe practices and raise awareness of child sexual abuse and grooming, now is the time to apply for funding through this grants program 👇

Don't miss your chance to apply for the Tell Someone: Child Safety Small Grants Program 2026-27.

The program helps local organisations improve child-safe practices and increase awareness of child sexual abuse and grooming.

Grants of $500 to $10,000 are available for practical projects that help people build the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise and respond to concerns about child safety.

To find out more and apply, visit the Service Tasmania website linked in the comments below.

Applications close 25 August 2026.

Image description: Blue square with wording announcing applications for the Tell Someone: Child Safety Small Grants close soon.

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