Queensland

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland are 8.8 times more likely to be removed from their families by child protection services than non-Indigenous children, the second lowest rate of out-of-home care over-representation, lower than the national average of 9.7 times.

Meeting the Family Matters Building Blocks

The Family Matters Report 2020 shows that Queensland, in comparison with other states and territories:

has the highest expenditure on ACCOs for family support (14.7%)
and intensive family support (24.7%)
is the only jurisdiction to enact legislation that applies the ATSICPP’s 5 elements across the Act and requires Independent Entities to facilitate family participation; and
has a continued implementation of generational strategy to eliminate over-representation.

However, Queensland has:

second lowest rate of placement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers (34.2%).

See the 2020 Queensland Government’s data and written response to Family Matters.

See the 2020 community response to how Queensland is fairing.

See the 2019 Queensland Government’s data and written response to Family Matters.

See the 2019 Queensland community’s response to how Queensland is fairing.

See the 2018 Queensland Government’s response to Family Matters.

See the 2018 local community’s response to how Queensland is fairing.

See the 2017 Queensland Government’s response to Family Matters.

Who’s with us in Queensland?

Over 150 organisations, politicians, commissioners and guardians from across Australia have signed the Family Matters Statement of Commitment, signalling their intent to work in accordance with the six key principles of the campaign.

Visit our Who’s With Us? page to view everyone who has signed the Statement of Commitment in Queensland.

Join us to ensure you’re playing your part in standing up for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.