17.11 Transfer of casework tasks from another jurisdiction
Purpose
This procedure outlines the process for requests made from another state, territory or New Zealand (jurisdiction) in relation to Queensland undertaking case work tasks for a child subject to a child protection order in another jurisdiction.
Introduction
When a child is subject to a child protection order in another jurisdiction, but resides in Queensland, the other jurisdiction may request the transfer of case work tasks to Queensland.
Transfer of case work
When another jurisdiction requests the transfer of case work tasks to Queensland, for children subject to a child protection order in that jurisdiction, the ILO will:
- ensure the 'Request for Interstate Transfer of Casework Tasks Acceptance' form (or the requesting state's equivalent) has been completed, in particular, the specification of case work tasks;
- ensure the appropriate supporting documentation, for example, the current case plan, other assessment reports, court, medical, psychological or school reports, have been provided;
- fax or post all relevant documentation (including a covering letter summarising the case and a transfer acceptance form) to the CSSC manager; and
- follow up with the relevant CSSC to ensure that the case work is accepted or initiate negotiations with the other jurisdiction if required.
The CSSC will:
- review the documentation and contact the requesting office to clarify matters, as necessary; and
- allocate the case to a CSO.
The CSSC manager will complete and sign the 'Transfer of Casework Tasks Acceptance' form and fax it to the ILO as soon as possible.
On completion of the case work transfer acceptance form, the ILO will fax the acceptance to the other jurisdiction's ILO for forwarding to the requesting office.
Case management and financial costs remain the responsibility of the other jurisdiction until such time as the order is officially transferred to Queensland.
Forms
The following form is available from the Queensland ILO at Court Services Unit:
- Transfer of Casework Tasks Acceptance form
- Last updated
- 30 June 2007
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