The next chapter in child protection legislation for Queensland : options paper / Queensland Government.
2016
Online
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Title
The next chapter in child protection legislation for Queensland : options paper / Queensland Government.
Corporate Author
Imprint
Brisbane : The State of Queensland (Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services) , 2016.
Copyright
©2016
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (45 pages) : digital, PDF
Call Number
Online
Summary
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.
Formatted Contents Note
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.
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.
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