South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated ActsSchedule—Terms of reference for review of child protection in South
Australia
To deliver a plan to the Minister that provides effective
strategies to improve the provision of child protection services in this State
and ensure better outcomes for children, young people and their families.
In doing this, the Review will:
• Review
Department of Human Services policy, practice and procedures and include both
government and DHS funded services
• Determine the
effectiveness of the legislation, practices and services in protecting
children and young people
• Provide advice
on early intervention and prevention strategies that prevent abuse of children
• Ensure
particular attention is given to the needs of indigenous children and their
families
• Consider
whether current Acts ( Children's Protection Act 1993 and
Family and Community Services Act 1972 ) adequately provide for the care
and protection of children and young people and provide advice on any
legislative reform.
To examine the adequacy of the SA criminal law and police procedures in
dealing with child abuse.
To provide advice to government on the strategies and systems required to
achieve a whole-of-government, co-ordinated and integrated response to the
protection of children.
To provide advice to government and consider legislation to ensure
organisations protect children from sexual and physical violence whilst in
their care. Particular attention will be given to screening mechanisms for
checking suitability of employees/volunteers, policies, procedures and
training.