This Blueprint offers a practical, actionable path to develop a Children’s Plan for Queensland. A Children’s Plan will cover all children under the age of 18. The plan aims to improve life outcomes for all children, and work across government to make children a central focus in decision-making by recognising the shelf life of children’s policy must be longer than election cycles.

Shifting from reaction and response to prevention and early intervention this plan aims to go beyond not only bringing together existing plans and strategies but simplifying and connecting these efforts into a unified system focused on children. It will set a clear direction for working across different levels of government and align with the national reform agenda, including initiatives like Closing the Gap and Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021–2031, ensuring that policies support ongoing national goals.

Areas for priority action will be determined by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations, using a culturally-led process, with meaningful involvement of children. This may include creating a specific strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children that aligns with the Children’s Plan. It will ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives are fully integrated into policies and actions.