QATSICPP welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Child Safety Commission of Inquiry’s important work in investigating Far North Queensland and the Torres Straits’ child safety systems, and identifying pathways for future reform. We acknowledge the challenging work of thousands of individuals across the region, from community and government who work to support our children and families and keep them safe.
This is incredibly challenging work and many individuals and services work in collaboration across the region to create positives outcomes for our community. However, there are ongoing barriers and inherent issues within the child safety system and its design.
There is also incredible strength in the communities in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait and potential for a very different system which supports children and young people, and their families and communities to thrive.
Our submission outlines a number of recurring themes in the challenges and solutions that we, and our members, have identified to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres children and young people in Far North Queensland
Read the full submission here: https://www.qatsicpp.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250811-CPCOI_FNQ-FINAL.pdf
