Commission of Inquiry report release: Where to get support if you need it

Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the government recognises that Tuesday’s CoI report release “may evoke strong emotions, questions, and concerns for many”. Here’s where to get help.

Question time in the Tasmanian parliament, Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Picture: Chris Kidd

Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the government recognises that Tuesday’s CoI report release “may evoke strong emotions, questions, and concerns for many” as he stressed the variety of support available at Parliament House, online and via telephone.

The final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings will be tabled in parliament, and made available online, at about 12.30pm.

Its eight volumes run to more than 3,000 pages and contains 75 findings and 191 recommendations.

Mr Rockliff released a statement on Tuesday morning saying the government “recognises the release of the report... may evoke strong emotions, questions, and concerns for many people in our community”.

“When the report is released, counsellors from Lifeline Tasmania, the Sexual Assault Support Service, Laurel House and Relationships Australia Tasmania will be at Parliament House to provide support,” he said.

“The government has also ensured a range of support services are available to the broader Tasmanian community.

“Additional resources have been provided to local support services over the course of the Commission of Inquiry, with the Tasmanian Government investing an additional $1.5m in these services ahead of the tabling and public release of the report.”

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Financial assistance is also available to help victim-survivors, their families and/or support person to attend Parliament House in Hobart for the tabling of the Report. To access financial assistance, call 1800 093 758 or email [e-mail]

If you need support, contact the services listed below, which are free and confidential. Support is available by phone and/or face-to-face:

– Lifeline 13 11 14 or www.lifelinetasmania.org.au.

– Tasmanian Lifeline 1800 98 44 34

– Statewide Sexual Assault Support Line (Sexual Assault Support Service and Laurel House) 1800 697 877.

– Relationships Australia Tasmania 1300 364 277.

Originally published as Commission of Inquiry report release: Where to get support if you need it