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Below you’ll find media releases, policy submissions, reports and commentary from Sexual Assault Support Service. Grounded in our specialist practice and evidence-informed approach, this work reflects our contribution to public conversations, policy development and system reform.
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Submissions

SASS Election Priorities Statement

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Witness Intermediary Scheme Pilot - Final Review

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Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024 SASS Submission

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Reports

Clinical Governance Framework - 2025

This document provides an overview of how SASS’s Clinical Governance Framework underpins the delivery of safe, high-quality care and supports the organisation’s mission in the current national context.‍
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What Matters Most - Child Sexual Abuse Reform 2024

This report was resourced through the Department of Premier and Cabinet as a way for the community to safely and meaningfully contribute towards the initial development of the Child Sexual Abuse Reform Strategy and Action Plan. It encapsulates critical insights from Victim-Survivors, community groups, and specialist practitioners.
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Media releases

Official opening of new premises

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Sexual Assault Support Service appoints new CEO

The Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) has appointed Shirleyann Varney as the new Chief Executive Officer.
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Courageous Conversations that aim for a Tasmania free from child sexual abuse

The Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) and Laurel House are hosting an innovative symposium that aims to spur collective action to prevent and respond to sexual violence in Tasmania.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month with prevention a key focus

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, now entering its fifth year in Tasmania.
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Sexual Assault Support Service set to deliver expanded services at new premises

The Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) has officially opened its new offices at Highfield House in Hobart’s CBD today (15 February) to accommodate growing demand for service.
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Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal peoples as the traditional and original custodians of lutruwita. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, recognising that they possess deep knowledge, traditions and culture that can enrich our future. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and acknowledge the effects of sexual violence through colonisation that continue to cause harm today.
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We acknowledge and extend deep gratitude to Victim-Survivors whose expertise and wisdom guide our path forward in addressing and preventing child sexual abuse. Their insights shape our strategies and responses. Additionally, we honour and remember Victims who are no longer with us. In their memory, we commit to profound and meaningful change
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