Communities and Justice

Child protection services

How to provide child protection services and find resources, tools and training for caseworkers.

The guidelines, policies and legislation you need to follow as a child protection service provider.
The adoption process, how to apply, adoption orders and open adoption.
Information about becoming a child’s guardian, guardianship orders, and support for guardians.
Find tools to support informed decision making in child protection.
Understand the role of the JCPRP, its objectives and principles and the referral pathway.
Find resources, tools and training for child protection caseworkers and practitioners.
How DCJ work with families and children including principles and values that underpin our work.
Search for documents related to child protection.
About The Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment Act 2018.


Last updated:

23 Apr 2024