The federal government have released the draft national standards for young people in state care. These will affect the provision of service young people in out of home care receive. You can check out the full details via the Draft National Standards of out of home care report, but to get you started here are the overarching principles:
- Care provided to children and young people living in Out of Home Care is focussed on their best interests and maximising their potential.
- Children and young people living in Out of Home Care are provided with opportunities for their voice to be heard and respected.
- Children and young people living in Out of Home Care have their privacy respected.
- Carers are key stakeholders and partners in the system.
- Children and young people living in out of home care are provided with a level of
- quality care that addresses their particular needs and improves their outcomes.
- The National Standards should add value to the current state and territory arrangements and not be unnecessarily burdensome.
- Continuous improvements are made to enhance the life outcomes of children and young people living in Out of Home Care.
- Changes to the Out of Home Care outcomes for children and young people are measured, monitored and reported in a transparent and consistent manner.
Check out more information by reading the full report, there are standards and principles to ensure young people have a voice about the decisions that effect their lifes. Is it enough?
Download the National Standards for out of home care report here or visit the website of the Department of Families, housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
