Safer pathways through childhood

The Safer pathways through childhood framework (Safer pathways framework) sets the direction of our child death prevention activities between 2022–27.

It details how we will use our data and expertise on child deaths to uphold all children’s rights to a full life and health equity. Queensland children likely to be affected by health inequity include children known to statutory systems (such as child protection and youth justice), First Nations children, children with disability, and children living in remote or socio-economically disadvantaged areas. Each year, in consultation with stakeholders, we will identify specific prevention activities to address these priorities under an action plan.

The action plans under Safer pathways framework set out our child death prevention activities for the year ahead and tracks our past achievements and progress. We continue to work alongside our partners who are also dedicated to creating safer pathways through childhood by contributing evidence-based research and data on causes and risk factors for child deaths and injuries.