Key steps - Decision-making about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children Enable meaningful participation in decision-making Arrange for an independent person to facilitate the and family’s participation Determine whether a matter is a decision’ ‘significant Make arrangements for an independent person Complete the independent entity form the family for family-led decision-making What ifs responding to specific decision-making about – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children What if the child and family want an individual who is not Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to be their independent person? What if financial assistance is required for the independent person to attend a meeting? What if the Director of Child Protection Litigation seeks advice regarding person’s suitability to be an independent person? What if a matter involves an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander unborn What if a child or family wants an independent person to attend court?
Key steps - Decision-making about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children Enable meaningful participation in decision-making Arrange for an independent person to facilitate the and family’s participation Determine whether a matter is a ‘significant decision’ Make arrangements for an independent person Complete the independent entity form the family for family-led decision-making What ifs – responding to specific decision-making about Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children What if the child and family want an individual who is not Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to be their independent person? What if financial assistance is required for the independent person to attend a meeting? What if the Director of Child Protection Litigation seeks advice regarding person’s suitability to be an independent person? What if a matter involves an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander unborn What if a child or family wants an independent person to attend court?
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