Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children with a cultural support plan
Source: Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.
What is being counted
- Data is as at the reference date.
- Counts the number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children subject to intervention with parental agreement or a child protection order with a cultural support plan recorded on the central system as at the reference date.
- A child is only counted once in each time period.
- Age group: The age of the child as at the reference date.
Definition notes
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Cultural support plan: A written document that is a key part of the case planning process for every child from another culture, and in particular, for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child.
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Intervention with parental agreement: Intervention with parental agreement refers to time-limited intensive intervention by Child Safety focusing on the safety, belonging, wellbeing and cultural needs of a child who is in need of protection, without the need for a court order. The child's parents agree to work cooperatively with Child Safety to keep the child safe and are able and willing to work actively to reduce the level of risk in the home. The aim is to build the capacity of the family so they are able to meet the needs of the child following the intervention.
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Child protection order: A child protection order is an order made by the Childrens Court under the Child Protection Act 1999, when a child is assessed to be in need of protection. There are different types of child protection orders, depending on a child and family's situation, including directive orders, supervision orders, custody orders and guardianship orders.