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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 …
Appendix C: Looking After Children: the LAC framework
Appendix C: Looking After Children: the LAC framework The Looking After Children project has been implemented in a number of jurisdictions to guide the assessment of the developmental needs of children in care and to determine whether services are meeting the needs of children. Seven developmental dimensions have been …
Goals
Goals We are committed to achieving: Inclusion and access – building more inclusive and accessible systems, services, communities and workplaces for all people with disability. Rights – empowering all people with disability by elevating their rights and voices and maximising autonomy, recognising diversity and …
Foundations
Foundations We will work with disability stakeholders to design and implement reforms through: Prioritisng the voice of people with disability, consultation and co-design. System integration. Accountability and authority. Evidence and best practice. What will our engagement look like? We will work with disability …
Key deliverables
Key deliverables There are five themes under key deliverables. Disability Royal Commision Response to recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission was released in July 2024 including joint recommendations with state and territory governments. A detailed 18 month Disability Royal Commussion implementation plan …