Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Limited (QATSICPP) QATSICPP was formed in May 2004 in response to the release of a report by the Crime and Misconduct (CMC) Inquiry. It highlighted that the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, their families and communities, should to be represented effectively. The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) initiated a community response to the CMC Inquiry by approaching the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection sector to form an alliance in relation to the safety, health and overall wellbeing of these children and young people. Since then the functions of the QATSICPP have been to: |  |
- provide leadership in advocacy, lobbying and representation for its members and communities
- develop policies and strategies to resource and build the capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled child protection agencies
- promote the safety and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families.
QATSICPP receives funding from the Department of Child Safety to represent the interests and safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families. QATSICPP supports its members (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander agencies with ‘recognised entity’ functions and other child protection services) to develop and deliver culturally appropriate services across child protection.
QATSICPP works in partnership with key stakeholders including state and commonwealth governments, other peak groups and community agencies to develop a collaborative approach to improving the safety and overall wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families in Queensland.