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The National Framework states that:
'Australia needs to move from seeing 'protecting children' merely as a response to abuse and neglect to one of promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.'
According to the website:
'The National Framework outlines six supporting outcomes and provides details about how each of these outcomes will be achieved. The six supporting outcomes are:
- Children live in safe and supportive families and communities.
- Children and families access adequate support to promote safety and intervene early.
- Risk factors for child abuse and neglect are addressed. Children who have been abused or neglected receive the support and care they need for their safety and wellbeing.
- Indigenous children are supported and safe in their families and communities.
- Child sexual abuse and exploitation is prevented and survivors receive adequate support.
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These outcomes are to be achieved by adopting the Public Health Model. This approach to social policy emphasises prevention of child abuse and neglect through a three tiered system. Firstly, universal supports such as health and education benefit all children. Secondary supports are more intensive, and finally, as a last resort, the tertiary phase involves the removal of a child from the family.
