Through Parliamentary submissions, system reviews, research projects, community engagement, our strengthened partnerships, and our communications activities, we are proud of how our work has influenced systemic change to deliver better outcomes for Queensland children and families.
This year, we remained committed to empowering children, young people and families to share their stories, experiences, triumphs and challenges. There are over five million people living in Queensland and approximately 30 per cent are under the age of 25. There are about 563,000 two-parent families and 230,000 single-parent families. There are also 6,900 foster and kinships families.
Over the last-12 months, the child protection and youth justice systems have continued to generate significant public discussion and debate. Improving outcomes for children and families requires focus and effort that reaches across systems and portfolios, and it is through our collective efforts that we can achieve this outcome.
Over the last 12-months, we have refined our focus on:
- delivering on our commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and children’s rights through a dedicated workforce,
- gathering and analysing data and evidence on system performance to support sound decision-making and reporting on trends.
In reporting on our operations and achievements, we recognise and thank our partners for their contributions and their commitment to Queensland’s children and families. Through sponsorships, joint initiatives and collaborative efforts, we have engaged with diverse voices and experts on issues affecting children and families and extended our visibility and influence on related reforms.