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Blueprint for implementing the CMC report recommendations

The Blueprint, prepared by external consultant Peter Forster, presents a plan of action for implementing the 110 recommendations outlined in the Crime and Misconduct Commission's (CMC) Inquiry Report Protecting children: an inquiry into abuse of children in foster care, for building a strong child protection system.

The Blueprint addresses the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, non-government agencies and peak bodies, staff recruitment and professional development.

The Blueprint reinforces that the safety and security of vulnerable children and young people is our first priority. Concerns voiced by children in our care or at risk of harm need to be heard and resources are to be directed to help those who provide care and support.

Full version of the Blueprint for implementing the recommendations of the January 2004 Crime and Misconduct Commission report (PDF 2.1 MB).

• Front cover (PDF 11 KB)
• Chapters (PDF 17 KB)
• Chapter 1: Executive summary and overview
  • Table of contents (PDF 23 KB)
  • Glossary (PDF 11 KB)
  • Executive summary and acknowledgements (PDF 28 KB)
  • Overview (PDF 49 KB)
  • Critical considerations driving the implementation strategy (PDF 51 KB)
  • Implementation strategy (PDF 29 KB)
  • Implementation programs of work (PDF 89 KB)
  • Leading and coordinating implementation of the CMC recommendations (PDF 49 KB)
  • Proposed implementation schedule
    • April 2004 - March 2005 (PDF 320 KB)
    • April 2005 - March 2006 (PDF 332 KB)
  • Summary table of recommendations and actions (PDF 202 KB)
• Chapter 2: Transitioning to the Departments of Child Safety and the Department of Communities and Associated Staffing Reforms (PDF 82 KB)
• Chapter 3: Organisational structure, functions and roles (PDF 149 KB)
• Chapter 4: Roles, systems, practices and service responses (PDF 204 KB)
• Chapter 5: Information management systems (PDF 61 KB)
• Chapter 6: Legal issues - Draft bills (PDF 76 KB)
• Chapter 7: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues (PDF 92 KB)
• Chapter 8: Non-government service provider implications (PDF 48 KB)
• Chapter 9: Alternative placement options and enhanced support systems (PDF 122 KB)
• Chapter 10: Training and staff development (PDF 39 KB)
• Chapter 11: Enhanced internal and external accountabilities (PDF 40 KB)
• Chapter 12: Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) - An invigorated inter-Departmental model (PDF 183 KB)
• Chapter 13: Other agencies (PDF 94 KB)
• Chapter 14: Resourcing and financial implications (PDF 44 KB)

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Last updated

4 November 2004