Keep Them Safe, is a whole of Government five-year plan to be taken to improve the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in NSW. Keep Them Safe is the NSW Government's response to the Report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection Services in NSW (November 2008).

The reforms to the child protection system in NSW are an important opportunity for the health system to renew and strengthen its relationships with our interagency partners. In collaboration with them, we aim to assist vulnerable children, young people and their families to receive the services they require.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is core business for NSW Health. As health workers, we are uniquely placed to support families and communities and promote the development of a safe and healthy environment for all children and young people.

Below are links to information for NSW Health mandatory reporters to assist you in carrying out your responsibilities in relation to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of child.

Mandatory Reporter Guide - tool to be completed as a first step when you have a concern

• What is the MRG
• MRG online form
• Making a report flow chart (pdf) 44K
• Risk of significant harm report form
  To be used where the MRG states "Immediate Report to Community Services” OR if you have concerns of a high risk of significant harm and/or imminent risk of significant concerns for the safety of a child or young person.

Child Wellbeing Units

What to do if you have a concern for the safety, welfare or wellbeing of a child, young person, or unborn child?

Information Exchange - to improve interagency collaboration

• Working with Chapter 16a in Hunter New England Health - intranet access only
  • Summary
  • Receive Request for Information
  • Request Information from a Prescribed Body

eLearning material
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