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Goal 2: Aboriginal children are raised by Aboriginal families

Culture, language and connection to community and Country all support children and young people to thrive.

Despite this, Victorian Aboriginal children and young people remain vastly over-represented in child protection and care.

2.1 Eliminate the over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in care

Children and young people in out of home care

Children in out of home care who are engaged with intensive family support services

2.2 Increase Aboriginal care, guardianship and management of Aboriginal children and young people in care

Aboriginal children in care by placement type

Aboriginal children and young people in care with a Cultural Plan

Aboriginal children and young people in care on contractible orders managed by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)

Aboriginal children and young people on protection orders under the direct authority of an ACCO (section 18)

2.3 Increase family reunifications for Aboriginal children and young people in care

Children who are reunified with parents within 12 months of admission to care

Children who exit care and do not return to care within 12 months

Reviewed 21 September 2022

Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework (VAAF) data dashboard

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