Outlines potential reforms to improve the quality and outcomes of the child protection and family support system in Queensland, including ways to implement recommendations made by the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry in its report Taking Responsibility: A Roadmap for Queensland Child Protection.
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Introduction What we heard from stakeholders Consultation The changing profile and circumstances of children in the child protection system Options for new legislation 1. A broader purpose and strengthened principles 2. Addressing the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 3. A shared responsibility across government for child protection and wellbeing 4. A contemporary quality and safeguards framework 5. Meaningful participation by children in decision making 6. Child wellbeing 7. Working with families with parental agreement 8. Parental responsibility 9. Collaborative case planning 10. Meaningful participation of families in decision making 11. Information sharing 12. Permanency outcomes for children 13. Young people transitioning to independence Other Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry recommendations being considered.
