agree on a set of principles to guide adoption practice and a more consistent approach across The Victorian Law Reform 2016 jurisdictions’. Commission’s consultation paper stated: The Commission understands that a revised draft of the National Principles was circulated out of session to the CDSMC in April 2012 and that all jurisdictions except the Commonwealth provided endorsement through this process. The CDSMC has since been disbanded as part of streamlining the Council of Australian Governments system. It is unclear whether there has been further work on this issue. The 2011 National Standards for out-of-home care provide a useful model to consider in preparing a new national framework on adoptions within Australia. The National Standards include a set of nine overarching principles, many of which may be relevant to children who may be involved in adoption matters. The principles are as follows: Children and young people in out-of-home care have their rights respected and are treated in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Care provided to children and young people living in out-of-home care is focused on providing a nurturing environment, promoting their best interests, and maximising their potential. Children and young people living in out-of-home care are provided with opportunities for their voice to be heard and respected and have the right to clear and consistent information about the reasons for being in care. Care provided to children and young people will promote the benefits of ongoing safe, meaningful and positive connection and involvement of parents and families and communities of origin. Carers and their families are key stakeholders and partners in the care of children and young people, and their role is to be respected and supported. Children and young people living in out-of-home care are provided with a level of quality care that addresses their particular needs and improves their life outcomes. Continuous system improvements are designed to achieve better outcomes for all children and young people living in out-of-home care. Out-of-home care for children and young people is measured, monitored and reported in a transparent, efficient and consistent manner over time. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are to be involved in decisions in accordance with the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle. A national framework for adoptions within Australia should include the following as guiding principles:
agree on a set of principles to guide adoption practice and a more consistent approach across jurisdictions’. The Victorian Law Reform Commission’s 2016 consultation paper stated: The Commission understands that a revised draft of the National Principles was circulated out of session to the CDSMC in April 2012 and that all jurisdictions except the Commonwealth provided endorsement through this process. The CDSMC has since been disbanded as part of streamlining the Council of Australian Governments system. It is unclear whether there has been further work on this issue. The 2011 National Standards for out-of-home care provide a useful model to consider in preparing a new national framework on adoptions within Australia. The National Standards include a set of nine overarching principles, many of which may be relevant to children who may be involved in adoption matters. The principles are as follows: Children and young people in out-of-home care have their rights respected and are treated in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Care provided to children and young people living in out-of-home care is focused on providing a nurturing environment, promoting their best interests, and maximising their potential. Children and young people living in out-of-home care are provided with opportunities for their voice to be heard and respected and have the right to clear and consistent information about the reasons for being in care. Care provided to children and young people will promote the benefits of ongoing safe, meaningful and positive connection and involvement of parents and families and communities of origin. Carers and their families are key stakeholders and partners in the care of children and young people, and their role is to be respected and supported. Children and young people living in out-of-home care are provided with a level of quality care that addresses their particular needs and improves their life outcomes. Continuous system improvements are designed to achieve better outcomes for all children and young people living in out-of-home care. Out-of-home care for children and young people is measured, monitored and reported in a transparent, efficient and consistent manner over time. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are to be involved in decisions in accordance with the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle. A national framework for adoptions within Australia should include the following as guiding principles:
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