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Part B: Key Issues
Part B: Key Issues Background In summarising her extensive review of the international literature, Tweddle (2007) highlighted what, unfortunately, have become common characteristics exhibited by youth who are transitioning from the care system to independence. Compared with their peers in the general population, they …
Part C: Methodology
Part C: Methodology Overview To confirm that the issues identified in Part B of this Report were of current significance for young people, and to give care leavers the opportunity to raise other points they felt worthy of discussion, a series of consultations were conducted. The first tier of consultations utilised …
Part D: Key Findings and Recommendations
Part D: Key Findings and Recommendations Unfortunately, this Report highlights the same issues concerning transitioning from care that were identified over 20 years ago. Young people continue to experience poor outcomes with the gap widening between mainstream Australians and those with a care experience. As the …
References
References Bromfield, L., Holzer, P., & Lamont, A. (2010). The economic costs of child abuse and neglect. National Child Protection Clearinghouse Resource Sheet , June. Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies. Commonwealth of Australia. (2009a). Protecting Children is Everyone’s Business: National Framework …
Easy Read version - About the Parents and Carers Reference Group
Easy Read version - About the Parents and Carers Reference Group About this resource This sheet is by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS). It tells you about the Parents and Carers Reference Group (PCRG). The sheet explains the work the group does. This is an Easy Read summary of the full …
2. Setting the scene
2. Setting the scene 2.1 The role of the Consultation Paper This Consultation Paper is intended for wide distribution across Australia. It is not intended to be an academic paper or a comprehensive literature review, but rather the catalyst for discussions about developing National Standards in Out of Home Care. The …
4. National Standards for Out of Home Care
4. National Standards for Out of Home Care 4.1 Why develop National Standards for Out of Home Care? The Australian Government, state and territory governments and the non-government sector are developing National Standards to ensure children in need of Out of Home Care are given consistent, best-practice care, no …
5. Questions for consultation
5. Questions for consultation The questions below are presented as a guide, and respondents should feel free to make additional comments or observations. No. Questions 1 Are the key areas of well-being for children and young people identified the right ones to focus on? If not, what additional areas should be taken …
Appendix A: What is happening around Australia?
Appendix A: What is happening around Australia? Appendix A sets out the current standards for each State and Territory in Australia, and indicates whether they address the areas outlined as the focus of the National Standards for Out of Home Care. A.1 Australian Capital Territory While the Australian Capital Territory …
Appendix B: International perspective
Appendix B: International perspective B.1 Europe The International Foster Care Organisation (IFCO), SOS-Kinderdorf and Fédération Internationale des Communautés Educatives (FICE) have developed the Quality 4 Children Standards for Out of Home Child Care in Europe. 71 (Opens external website) These standards provide …