Author: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Background The QATSICPP Evaluation Framework (the Framework) was developed in consultation with Professor Ciaran O’Faircheallaigh from Griffith University, QATSICPP’s internal reference group, and our Members, to help guide the way for evaluations to be grounded in culture and give voice to those most impacted…
Authors Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) Background This resource is for policy makers and practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who have experienced domestic and family violence and have come into contact with child protection systems. This framework is designed to be implemented in local contexts, to…
Authors Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) Background A resource guide for community controlled organisations working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. QATSICPP would like to acknowledge and give our heartfelt thanks to all of the young people who shared with us their voice and knowledge to help make…
Chief Investigators and Authors: Chief investigators: Garth Morgan and Candice Butler Authors: Paul Testro; Dr John Prince; Lisa Hillan Background In 2019, QATSCIPP was funded to establish a Centre of Excellence. The role of the Centre is to establish and embed best practices in policy, program and service delivery to significantly improve outcomes for…
Authors: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Limited Background The purpose of this guide is to support best practice approaches for practitioners in the child and family wellbeing space and to remind them of the link between the theory of Active Efforts and their practice. This will be a practical resource…
Authors: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Limited Background QATSICPP’s position papers are informed by evidence from a wide range of sources. For further detail on the evidence that informs our position on youth justice, please read our Youth Justice Evidence Review here.
Authors Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Limited Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a long history of over-representation in the justice systems in Australia.Unfortunately, in Queensland the over-representation of First Nations young people is on an upward trajectory. The escalating rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and…
Authors Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Background On the 29th of October 2018 the Child Protection Act 1999 was amended to enable the Chief Executive of Queensland’s then Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women to delegate functions and powers to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an Aboriginal or Torres…
Practice wisdom Best practice in action The five core elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle Our case studies below build evidence through demonstrating what works in supporting our children and families to have strong social and emotional wellbeing. Case study Principles in Action: Member Organisation: REFOCUS Region: Moreton Bay, Sunshine…