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People caring for children and young people
People caring for children and young people The National Standards acknowledge the primary role played by families and carers in the lives of children and young people. The National Standards are based on evidence that better outcomes occur for those children and young people who are healthy, safe and secure, have …
Overarching principles for National Standards for out-of-home care
Overarching principles for National Standards for out-of-home care Children and young people in out-of-home care have their rights respected and are treated in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Care provided to children and young people living in out-of-home care is focused on …
National Standards for out-of-home care
National Standards for out-of-home care Standard 1 Children and young people will be provided with stability and security during their time in care. Standard 2 Children and young people participate in decisions that have an impact on their lives. Standard 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities participate …
Measuring and reporting on the National Standards
Measuring and reporting on the National Standards Measures and data collection for the National Standards The aim of reporting on the National Standards for out-of-home care is to provide, for the first time, a nationally comparable picture of the outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care across …
How data will be developed and collected
How data will be developed and collected National survey of children and young people Key to monitoring progress against the National Standards is capturing the views of children and young people in out-of-home care to gauge the difference the National Standards are making to their lives. To assist with capturing …
Reporting on the National Standards
Reporting on the National Standards Public reporting on the National Standards will be through the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children (NFPAC) Annual Report to COAG to ensure transparency and drive continuous improvement in child protection systems. Reporting of jurisdictional trend data against …
Attachment A
Attachment A National Standards for out-of-home care and their measures Standard 1 Children and young people will be provided with stability and security during their time in care. Measures 1.1 The proportion of children and young people exiting out-of-home care during the year who had 1 or 2 placements, by length of …
Attachment B
Attachment B Future development of measures Continuous improvement of measures for the National Standards for out-of-home care is essential. As a starting point, the proposed list of items in the table below will be considered for further improvement/development for reporting beyond 2015. Existing and proposed …
List of terms
List of terms Carer A carer who is paid a regular allowance for the child or young person's support by a government authority or non-government organisation. The carer is registered, licensed or approved as a foster parent by an authorised department or non-government organisation. Individualised plan A care plan …
Disability Reform Roadmap
Disability Reform Roadmap All governments are committed to progressing key disability reforms and working with people with disability to make Australia more inclusive, accessible and safe for people with disability. This Roadmap highlights the key actions all governments will take in 2024 and 2025 to build the …