Secure Care
The Department of Health and Families has issued a consultation paper seeking to provide background information to service providers and interested community members on the development of new secure care and professional support services for young people and adults with high risk behaviours. For more information or a copy of the consultation paper click here.
Child Protection Inquiry
On 11 November 2009 Minister McCarthy announced a public inquiry into the child protection system in the Northern Territory. For information on the progress of the Inquiry or to view copies of submissions go to the Child Protection Website.
Reporting Child Abuse
In the Northern Territory any person who believes that a child is being, or has been, abused or neglected is required by law to report their concerns.
For more information go to the Child Protection Website.
Reporting Harm and Sexual Offences Involving Children
The NT Government passed changes to the Care and Protection of Children Act on 20 August 2009 that impact upon Reporting Harm and Sexual Offences Involving Children. For more information go to Sexual Offences Involving Children website
Domestic & Family Violence
Domestic and Family Violence encompasses all forms of violence between intimate partners (who are married or unmarried, in de facto relationships, boyfriends, girlfriends, gay or straight) and violence between other members of a family, household or community.
For more information on services and legislation in the NT go to www.stopfamilyviolence.nt.gov.au
Working with Children Checks
The Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 provides the legislative basis for Working with Children Checks in the NT.
Working with Children Checks and Criminal History Checks are to be administered by SafeNT located within NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services. For more information call SafeNT on 1800 723 368.
