NSW Government Country Resources Child and Youth General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards Australia, New South Wales 1 January 2009 Policy document

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Keep Them Safe: a shared approach to child wellbeing is the NSW Government’s response to the recommendations made by the Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW, headed by the Hon James Wood, AO QC. It is a five-year action plan to improve the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in NSW. The plan’s goal is for all children in NSW to be healthy, happy and safe – and for them to grow up belonging in families and communities where they have opportunities to reach their full potential.

The goal of this Government’s Action Plan is to ensure all children in NSW are healthy, happy and safe, and grow up belonging in families and communities where they have opportunities to reach their full potential.
To achieve this goal, we will pursue the following outcomes for children and young people
• Children have a safe and healthy start to life
• Children develop well and are ready for school
• Children and young people meet developmental and educational milestones at school
• Children and young people live in families where their physical, emotional and social needs are met
• Children and young people are safe from harm and injury
• Children, young people and their families have access to appropriate and responsive services if needed.

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