consultation process

A series of forums have been established to ensure consultation with stakeholders and community partners in the development and implementation of an action plan arising from the report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW. 

These forums will operate for two years. They are:

Child Protection Advisory group

This group is chaired by the Minister for Community Services to address high level policy and implementation issues.

It will meet monthly, from December 2008 to March 2009, when the whole-of-government action plan is developed. After that it will convene quarterly.

The membership, agenda and minutes of these meetings will be published on this website to better inform other stakeholders and the wider community about what is being addressed in the group.

See terms of reference and membership listing for this group.

Minutes from the 16 December 2008
Minutes from the 20 January 2009
Minutes from the 17 March 2009
Minutes from the 20 April 2009
Minutes from the 30 June 2009
Minutes from the 18 August 2009

Service System and Community and Carers Advisory groups


Meetings are held monthly, chaired by DoCS Director-General, to represent DoCS-funded services and carers and service users.

Terms of Reference and membership

Service System Advisory Group 
Community and Carers Advisory Group

Minutes from the CCAG meeting 13 January 2009
Minutes from the CCAG meeting 4 February 2009
Minutes from the CCAG meeting 8 April 2009
Minutes from the CCAG meeting 23 June 2009
Minutes from the CCAG meeting 25 August 2009

Minutes from the SSAG meeting 13 January 2009
Minutes from the SSAG meeting 4 February 2009
Minutes from the SSAG meeting 8 April 2009
Minutes from the SSAG meeting 23 June 2009
Minutes from the SSAG meeting 25 August 2009

To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111 (24 hours/7 days)