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Why develop National Standards?
Why develop National Standards? 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 matter where they live. Each state and territory government has a duty …
What do the National Standards cover?
What do the National Standards cover? The National Standards focus on those children and young people whose care arrangements have been ordered by the Children's Court, where the parental responsibility for the child or young person has been transferred to the Minister/Chief Executive. The National Standards are …
Voices of children and young people
Voices of children and young people Children and young people should be active participants in decisions that affect their lives and have opportunities for their views, ideas and opinions to be heard and acted upon where appropriate. Participation is meaningful when a child or young person is supported in developing …
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 …