Message from the Director-General

Finding better ways to promote the wellbeing of children and families and improve our services is the constant challenge we set ourselves, and 2008/09 has provided us with a new charter of reform.

Keep Them Safe: A shared approach to child wellbeing builds on the five years of reform that began in 2002.

The 2002 package included an increase to the number of frontline caseworkers, improvements to policies and systems and the introduction of the Brighter Futures early intervention program. The changes have provided a sound platform for further improvements.

The Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW confirmed this and made 111 recommendations for improving the system.

Keep Them Safe recognises that a comprehensive and effective child protection system requires a shared approach. During the year our focus was on strengthening partnerships with the non-government sector – a vital step in responding together to the growing demand on the service system. more read more

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Changing the child protection system in NSW

Keep Them Safe: A shared approach to child wellbeing outlines a new stage of reform over the next five years to improve the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in NSW. more read more

Aboriginal families

Intensive family based services, a dedicated referral pathway to the Brighter Futures early intervention program and local strategies to tackle family violence are just some of the ways we’re working to support Aboriginal children and families. more read more

 

Working with you

During the year we continued to strengthen partnerships with the sector in our efforts to build a robust service system and improve outcomes for children and families as well as give NGOs greater responsibility for service delivery. more read more