This report provides an overview of the performance of the child protection system, with a particular emphasis on performance against the state and national goals and the progress in improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
It aims to build the evidence base and focus efforts to improve the child protection system. The report highlights key achievements, identifies key statistics and trends, and provides opportunities for further investigation. It has been produced at a time of transformative change for the child protection and family support system in Queensland. We have just entered year three of a ten year reform program aimed at improving tertiary services, while also supporting parents, families and communities to take responsibility for protecting and caring for their children.