What is the National framework for Protecting Australia’s Children?
This framework has been developed as a way to better safeguard the safety and wellbeing of children all around the country. It aims to reduce levels of child abuse and neglect in the longer term.“The National Framework outlines six supporting outcomes and provides details about how each of these outcomes will be achieved.”
The six supporting outcomes are:
Children live in safe and supportive families and communities
Children and families access adequate support to promote safety and intervene early
Risk factors for child abuse and neglect are addressed
Children who have been abused or neglected receive the support and care they need for their safety and wellbeing
Indigenous children are supported and safe in their families and communities
Child sexual abuse and exploitation is prevented and survivors receive adequate support
There are three-year action plans that detail what actions are required to achieve these outcomes.
The second three-year action plan is for 2012 to 2015.
At the end of each three-year period, these are reviewed to monitor improvements towards reaching the outcomes.
This framework is for everyone and anyone who is interested in protecting the well being of Australian children.
We bet that is a major reason that you have chosen to be a carer!
It’s for everyone
This framework is for everyone and anyone who is interested in protecting the well being of Australian children.
We bet that is a major reason that you have chosen to be a carer!
Resources
Find further information about each of the standards and on the current three-year action plan:
Protecting Children is Everyone’s Business
References
1 National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children (2009)
