Safe and Supported implementation
Action plans
Safe and Supported aims to enhance the safety and wellbeing of children and young people across Australia. This will be through joint efforts between governments and non-government sectors.
Two sets of action plans have been developed to implement Safe and Supported:
- First Action Plan (for all children and young people)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Action Plan.
These plans, launched on 31 January 2023, will be implemented from 2023 to 2026. They represent a unified commitment from all Australian governments to build stronger futures for children, with a focus on incorporating the voices of children, young people, and families throughout the implementation process.
First Action Plan
The First Action Plan addresses the needs of all Australian children. It focuses on disadvantaged and vulnerable children and families. It was developed in consultation with the National Coalition on Child Safety and Wellbeing(Opens in a new tab/window).
- Read the Safe and Supported: First Action Plan 2023-2026
- Read the Safe and Supported: First Action Plan 2023-2026 factsheet
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Action Plan
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Action Plan focuses on achieving safety and wellbeing of First Nations children. It sets out how to reduce their overrepresentation in child protection systems. It was developed in partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Group.
- Read the Safe and Supported: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Action Plan 2023-2026
- Read the Fact Sheet – Safe and Supported: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Action Plan 2023-2026
Promotional resources
The key messages and social media tiles can be used and shared to help to raise awareness of the first action plans.
- Read the Safe and Supported Action Plans – Key messages
- Download the social media tiles
Current activities
The following action plan activities are underway.