QATSICPP have been supported by the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership to consider the systems approach that underpin improved wellbeing for First Nations children and young people in Queensland. This report outlines the key levers that will make change for children and families and reflects the wisdom gathered from practitioners, educators, Elders and families across the…
Developing Queensland Framework Project Justice Reinvestment is an approach aimed at reducing crime and improving public safety by shifting resources away from prisons and towards community-based programs. It’s about recognising that incarceration is often not the most effective or cost-efficient way to address crime and that investing in prevention and rehabilitation can get better results.…
Active Efforts Guide QATSICPP is proud to release Active Efforts in Practice – a guide to assist practitioners working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and families across the child and family wellbeing space. Changes to the Child Protection Act will come into effect in May 2023 which include a requirement for the Aboriginal…
Solid Voices Of Tomorrow – Guide As the new year commences and many Sector workers return to the important work of supporting our children, young people, families around the state, you might be looking for renewed inspiration and new ideas. We’re here to help! A key focus for QATSICPP’s 2022-2032 Strategic Plan is the development…
Know Your Rights Resources The Know Your Rights cards are a QATSICPP initiative designed to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and raise community awareness of the rights of families who are involved in the child protection system in Queensland. The wallet-sized cards can be used by service providers, members of the community as…
In 2021 QATSICPP worked with service providers and the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs (DCYJMA) on the Working Together to Strengthen the ARC project. The project was focused on enhancing data systems and processes around the Advice, Referrals and Case Management (ARC) system to improve data quality for the work of Family…
The Know Your Rights Cards are a QATSICPP initiative which are designed to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and raise community awareness of the rights of those families who are involved in the child protection system in Queensland. QATSICPP’s aim in developing this resource is to increase the knowledge of families, children and…
This supervision framework was developed to promote quality, culturally grounded, professional supervision specific to the unique requirements of child protection services. To sustain, develop and support workers in this demanding context, culturally-grounded, professional supervision is an essential strategy. Supervision is integral to achieving a strong, sustainable and capable sector able to deliver better outcomes for…
This resource is primarily designed to support a holistic understanding of the five elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (ATSICPP) and promote the processes, strategies and practices required to progress its implementation. It is the third in a series of resources being produced by SNAICC – National Voice for our…
The purpose of this position statement is to restate the importance of Aboriginal children and young people being raised by family in community and to set out the changes needed in legislation, policy, programs, processes and practice to realise a new approach to Aboriginal Kinship Care in Queensland. QATSICPP Position for Aboriginal Kinship Care
