Project: INDIGO-POJ-0003
Target population: Children

Outcome definition: Out-of-home care entries. Entries into out-of-home care (OOHC), defined as ‘statutory’ removals of children to OOHC i.e. excluding supported care, voluntary care, temporary care or respite. Compared to control group.
Targeted number of service users or beneficiaries (total): 303
Unit type of targeted service users or beneficiaries: Individual
Policy sector: Child and family welfare
Primary SDG goal: 16 (target 16.2)

Outcome definition: Safety and risk assessments. Safety and Risk Assessments (SARAs) commenced by Family and Community Services (FACS), excluding those made in the first six months (180 days) of each child’s referral to the service. Compared to control group.
Targeted number of service users or beneficiaries (total): 303
Unit type of targeted service users or beneficiaries: Individual
Policy sector: Child and family welfare
Primary SDG goal: 16 (target 16.2)

Outcome definition: Helpline reports. Helpline reports, in which calls are made by NSW Police or health care professionals to the child protection Helpline to report a concern about the safety of children. Compared to control group.
Targeted number of service users or beneficiaries (total): 303
Unit type of targeted service users or beneficiaries: Individual
Policy sector: Child and family welfare
Primary SDG goal: 16 (target 16.2)