Child and Youth Safety

​​All children and young people have the right to be safe and feel safe.

Report Concerns and Complaints
Anybody who has seen a Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens worker or volunteer behave in a way that causes concern can report it here​. All safety concerns, allegations and reports are taken seriously in line with our policies and procedures, and in compliance with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023​.

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is governed by the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act 2002​ which is administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmani​a (NRE Tas). More information about our commitment to child and youth safety can be found on the NRE Tas website.

If a child or youth is at immediate risk: 

• call 000; or 
• contact Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123