Child welfare
Briefing paper
Mobile Child Protection Unit: early analysis of a new approach to child protection
This brief presents the findings of an analysis of the performance of the Western NSW Mobile Child Protection Unit (MCPU) in its first year of establishment. The MCPU was created to address the need for more reliable and consistent child protection responses in remote parts of NSW. The analysis suggests that the Mobile Child Protection...
Briefing paper
Children and young people in out-of-home care in NSW: a summary of their views and experiences
This snapshot presents a summary of the results of two state-wide surveys conducted by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) in 2015 – the [NSW] National Out-of-Home Care Survey and the NSW Residential Care Survey.
Report
Multiagency Investigation Support Team (MIST) pilot: evaluation report
This report summarises the findings of the evaluation of the Multiagency Investigation and Support Team (MIST).
Guide
Protecting children in our care: AHL Child Protection Framework
The Aboriginal Hostels Limited's (AHL) Child Protection Framework demonstrates AHL’s commitment and intent to create safe environments and applies to all staff, volunteers and minors in our care in our facilities.This framework has been developed to provide a practical guide to prevent child abuse in AHL facilities.
Report
Government response to the independent review of youth detention
This resource outlines the Queensland government's response to the issues raised by the Independent Review of Youth Detention, conducted by Kathryn McMillan QC and Professor Megan Davis.