How to speak up

If you feel unsafe or if you are unhappy with how you have been treated by us please let us know. It is always ok to speak up if you are not happy.

Reporting concerns of inappropriate behaviour

Use this form to report concerns of inappropriate behaviour by a staff member, volunteer, visitor, patient or other person within Tasmania’s health care services or premises.

Find support

Find someone you trust like a parent, friend or teacher that can help you make a complaint.

Tell your support person  

• Why you’re not happy
• How the problem made you feel
• What would help to fix it.

Raise your concern

Get a support person to help you raise your concern. You can ask for information:

• What will happen next?
• Who will get back to me and my support person?
• How long will it take?

And remember, adults should always listen, answer your questions and treat you with respect.

If you feel unsafe or at risk and need help urgently, call the Police on 000.

Other supports

There are other organisations that can offer you support if you are unhappy:

• Kids helpline – Call 1800 55 1800 is a free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
• Commissioner for Children and Young People - Call (03) 6166 1366 or email [email protected]

Video resources

Children’s rights

• Just a Kid | UNICEF - YouTube
• What are children's rights? - YouTube

Child Safe Organisation

• What is a Child Safe Organisation? - Child Safe Organisations - National Principles Video - YouTube

Safety Video

• Child Wise Personal Safety children's animation - YouTube