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Post Conference Report

2018

Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Limited (QATSICPP Ltd)

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Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Limited (QATSICPP Limited) ABN 21 132 666 525

QATSICPP Limited 14 Horan Street West End, Q 4101

www.qatsicpp.com.au

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ContentsBackground 2

Rationale 2

AlignmenttoQATSICPPStrategicPriorities 2

Members’ConferenceParticipants 3

QATSICPPMemberOrganisationRepresentation 4

QATSICPPnon-MemberOrganisationRepresentation 5

QATSICPPMembers’ConferenceDayDelegates 5

Testimonials–StatementsofEmpowerment 6

QATSICPPConferenceEvaluation 8

ActionsResultingfromQATSICPPMembers’Conference2018 21

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BackgroundQATSICPP hosted its Members’ Conference at the Pullman International Hotel, Cairns from 6-8 March 2018.

The conference, with much success, sought to showcase the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community

Controlled Child Protection Sector (Sector), based on previous feedback from the QATSICPP Members’ Conference

in September 2016.

RationaleBased on feedback from the QATSICPP Members’ Conference in September 2016, the 2018 QATSICPP Members’

Conference showcased the Sector’s capacity in demonstrating practice excellence and good governance from

a service point-of-view. Additionally, QATSICPP provided a platform for external providers to present on topics

that are pivotal in the policy reform agenda stemming from the Carmody Report of June 2013. The external

presentations were conducted by Professor Roianne West (Post Graduate Certificate) and Professor Clare Tilbury

(Centre of Excellence). Further to this, the QATSICPP Aboriginal Kinship Position Paper, QATSICPP Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Definition and Standards were [both] launched on Wednesday 7

March 2018, with the inclusion of the QLD Family Matters update provided.

Alignment to QATSICPP Strategic PrioritiesThe QATSICPP Members’ Conference 2018 aligned with QATSICPP’s four (4) strategic priorities,

1. Sector and Practice Excellence;

2. Partnerships and Accountability;

3. Voice and Representation; and

4. Cultural Leadership and Maintaining Independence as an Advocacy Body.

In achieving Sector and Practice Excellence, the showcasing of the Sector’s

achievements, provided a platform for discussion and awareness of Sector

successes and limitations. This process also demonstrated the capacity,

capability and strength of the Sector.

OneSectorandPractice

Excellence

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The Members’ Conference demonstrated partnerships between the Sector and

furthermore, with QATSICPP. Accountability was shown during the Conference

with QATSICPP being in a position to launch policy projects and engage

in detailed discussion about the work QATSICPP has been doing in order to

represent the Sector.

The Sector was able to demonstrate best practice for their communities,

families and children. QATSICPP is able to use this information to advocate more

effectively and provide voice and representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander children, young people and families.

The Sector’s ability to provide presentations that demonstrate best practice

and excellence supports cultural leadership. Further, QATSICPP was able

to demonstrate this in presentations and strengthening the support to be

recognised as an independent advocacy body.

Members’ Conference ParticipantsThe QATSICPP Members’ Conference had 115 registered participants across the three (3) days, with six (6) day

delegates – as demonstrated below.

Table1:QATSICPPMembers’ConferenceParticipants

PARTICIPANTS NUMBERS

QATSICPPMembers 86

QATSICPPNon-Members 29

DayDelegates 6

Total=121Participants

**NB: Please note the eight (8) QATSICPP staff who coordinated the event are not included in the total tally of

participants.

Including the eight (8) QATSICPP staff, the total participants for the Members’ Conference was 129, with the

overall percentage ratio illustrated in figure 1.

ThreeVoice&

Representation

TwoPartnershipsand

Accountability

FourCulturalLeadership

andMaintainingIndependenceasan

AdvocacyBody

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Figure1:OverallPercentagesofMembers’ConferenceParticipants

QATSICPP Member Organisation RepresentationThe QATSICPP Member Organisation Representation made up 94 of the overall participants, the below figure

illustrates state and local representation.

Figure2:QATSICPPMemberOrganisationRepresentation

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QATSICPP Member Organisation Representation The QATSICPP Member Organisation Representation made up 93 of the overall participants, the below figure illustrates state and local representation. Figure 2: QATSICPP Member Organisation Representation

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Participants

Members Non-Members Day Delegates QATSICPP Staff

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QATSICPP non-Member Organisation RepresentationNon-Member Organisation Representation made up 29 of the overall total participants, which is demonstrated

in figure 3.

Figure3:QATSICPPNon-MemberOrganisationRepresentation

QATSICPP Members’ Conference Day DelegatesThe Day Delegates consisted of six (6) participants, which are provided in table 2 below.

Table2:QATSICPPDayDelegateParticipants

NAME ORGANISATION

AlfDavis TheMurriSchool

MichelleFatur QLDGovernment–HSQF

ProfessorClareTilbury GriffithUniversity

ProfessorRoianneWest GriffithUniversity

GlennWoods GriffithUniversity

RaymondBrunker ATSICHSBrisbane

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Non-Member Organisations

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Testimonials - Statements of EmpowermentThe following comments have been directly taken from the respondents of the survey.

Figure4:Testimonials-StatementsofEmpowerment

“I thought it was a very positive, safe, empowering event.”

“Yes our sector certainly best placed to lead the changes.”

“Need authority to self determine.”

“Was privilege and honour to be present when QATSICPP delivered these information about the Kinship care position.”

“Departments need a coordinated approach to Child Protection alongside taking seriously the importance of self-determination and culture.”

“Fantastic documents I can utilise in my day-to-day work with the department - evidence based and can’t be disregarded by department.”

“Exploration of family when finding kinship needs to be a priority. This should be given the maximum amount of time possible.”

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“No comment QATSICPP always delivers the best.”

“Was happy with over presentation and meeting other services throughout Queensland.”

“It was well planned and the running of it was exceptionally impressive (meaning we were on time and not Murrie time).”

“Everything was excellent!!!”

“It was my first time attending and I really enjoyed it, I would like to thank everyone who put the conference together.”

“the venue was great food excelllent QATSICPP staff lovely karoake a flop Kevin a STAR.”

“I thought it was a very positive, safe, empowering event.”

“Enjoyed the Conference alot of well presented Organisations.”

“Best showcase of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander skills I have ever had in one room before.”

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QATSICPP Conference EvaluationTo ensure quality and representation, QATSICPP developed the post conference survey via SurveyMonkey. The QATSICPP Member Engagement and Participation Coordinator distributed the survey to all Member Organisations who participated in the Members’ Conference with a two (2) week deadline.

Nine (9) questions were posed to Member Organisations:

1. Which presentations do you think demonstrated sector and practice excellence and inspired you to think about a new narrative for your children, young people and families?

2. Based on the member presentations, do you believe that our sector is best placed to lead the changes required in practice, policy and legislation to reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in OOHC in Queensland?

3. What are our biggest barriers to transformational change?

4. When the conference wrapped up, did you leave feeling?

5. Do you have any comments to make about the Aboriginal Kinship Care Position Paper and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Child Protection Sector Definition and Standards document?

6. How interested are you in undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Human Services presented by Griffith University?

7. What would you like to see in the next Members’ Conference program?

8. How can we improve on the next Members’ Conference?

9. Overall, how would you rate the conference?

Fifty (50) people participated in the online survey, which equates to 58% of QATSICPP Member Organisations participation at the Members’ Conference.

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Question1:Whichpresentationsdoyouthinkdemonstratedsectorandpracticeexcellenceandinspiredyoutothinkaboutanewnarrativeforyourchildren,youngpeopleandfamilies?

Question 1 was based on the Member Organisation presentations at the Members’ Conference (refer to

Attachment A: QATSICPP Members’ Conference Handbook).

Figure5:Question1-QuantitativeResponses

The Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service’ (TAIHS) presentation scored the highest percentage for

their presentation, ‘Making tracks in our Community – In step with culture, knowledge and support’, with 26

nominations our of 50.

TAIHS was followed by The Murri School’s presentation ‘The Murri School and Family Wellbeing’ (46%) and

ATSICHS Brisbane’s ‘ATSICHS Brisbane’ with 44%.

Marabisda Inc.’s presentation ‘Mackay’s Marabisda Inc.’ received 20% with the lowest rating, however this

still received an overall tally of ten (10) votes, suggesting a high interest rate out of the overall 50 survey

responses.

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The Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service’ (TAIHS) presentation scored the highest percentage for their presentation, ‘Making tracks in our Community – In step with culture, knowledge and support’, with 26 nominations our of 50. TAIHS was followed by The Murri School’s presentation ‘The Murri School and Family Wellbeing’ (46%) and ATSICHS Brisbane’s ‘ATSICHS Brisbane’ with 44%. Marabisda Inc.’s presentation ‘Mackay’s Marabisda Inc.’ received 20% with the lowest rating, however this still received an overall tally of ten (10) votes, suggesting a high interest rate out of the overall 50 survey responses. Question 2: Based on the member presentations, do you believe that our sector is best placed to lead the changes required in practice, policy and legislation to reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in OOHC in Queensland? Member Organisation feedback noted the following:

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Question2:Basedonthememberpresentations,doyoubelievethatoursectorisbestplacedtoleadthechangesrequiredinpractice,policyandlegislationto reduce thedisproportionate representationofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderchildreninOOHCinQueensland?

Member Organisation feedback noted the following:

Figure6:Question2-QualitativeResponses

“Yes our sector certainly is best placed to lead the changes”

“Although perhaps more time needs to be given to thinking and working strategically”

“On the whole, yes but I think some services still need more guidance for outside the box thinking”

“The areas are within our community. It is important to recognise that we have an extensive family network and there has to be someone [sic] is this family network that qualifies to care for the children. This is more about influencing the Department to improve the practices of the assessment and intake team to ensure our children are kept within our communities. Improve the decision biases of the assessment staff!!!”

“Passionate and driven individuals”

“Due to the work we are doing in the community, I would feel the Peak body should be able to manage a forum to reflect on decisions that were raised during the conference”

The feedback received provided an insight for QATSICPP to initiate forums in partnership with other Peak

bodies in Queensland, to provide information education and awareness of the current policy reforms that

are being implemented. The education and awareness information can also be disseminated via QATSICPP’s

quarterly newsletter and further its website platform.

Feedback suggests that the Sector is confident in demonstrating best practice and excellence, which QATSCIPP

acknowledges and will continue to support and represent accordingly.

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Question3:Whatareourbiggestbarrierstotransformationalchange?

QATSICPP sought to investigate the barriers for the Sector in achieving transformational change. This will allow

QATSICPP to compare its current workplans in order to determine whether QATSICPP is on the right track. This

feedback also provides direction for QATSICPP to determine an updated workplan in order to meet the Sector

service needs and demands.

The four (4) areas for consideration in the barriers to transformational change are:

1. Skills to get the job done well? (e.g. trauma informed care, case management, conflict resolution etc.)

2. Resources to enable us to meet the demand and retain quality

3. The government and non-Indigenous organisations hindering the process for Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander people to achieve self determination

4. Any other barriers, please specify.

Figure7:Question3–QuantitativeResponses

From the 50 responses, 66% noted that government and non-Indigenous hindering the achievement of self-

determination was the biggest barrier in transformational change.

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QATSICPP sought to investigate the barriers for the Sector in achieving transformational change. This will allow QATSICPP to compare its current workplans in order to determine whether QATSICPP is on the right track. This feedback also provides direction for QATSICPP to determine an updated workplan in order to meet the Sector service needs and demands. The four (4) areas for consideration in the barriers to transformational change are:

1. Skills to get the job done well? (e.g. trauma informed care, case management, conflict resolution etc.)

2. Resources to enable us to meet the demand and retain quality 3. The government and non-Indigenous organisations hindering the

process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve self determination

4. Any other barriers, please specify.

Figure 7: Question 3 – Quantitative Responses

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Skills

Resources

Government hinderance

Other

Barriers to Transformational Change

Question 3 Repsonses

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Notably, the seven (7) responses who stated other provided qualitative responses, which are provided below:

Figure8:Question3-QualitativeResponses

“Strengthening networks with Justice Groups and allowing for respected Elders within the region to participate in Child protection court processes, as they do with the criminal sector. We did have our own law before the English arrived, that needs to be acknowledged and married in to (sic) court processes”.

“Skilled and qualified aboriginal [sic] workforce”.

“Non-Indigenous (non/Gov’t) Org’s should work shadow at least 1 Org within a 18 month duration that totals 4-8 weeks to understand strategic and operational perspectives, including cultural practices”.

“People wanting change for themselves”.

“Fear!! It is fear that prevents action and therefore the inability to progress change quicker. Community education around the legislation and language used in it - is also major barrier, there needs to be investment in more information being delivered to grassroots community people”.

“Allocation of legislation and policy to do best practice”.

“Regular training on new standards, policies and practices to assist in workers give quality care and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities”.

The Sector notes that barriers stem from systems and

processes put in place by governments, that have

not utilised the expertise of the communities

and have not sought to provided regular

training to assist with workplace and practice

excellence.

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Question4:Whentheconferencewrappedup,didyouleavefeeling?

It is paramount for QATSICPP to understand and recognise the importance of the Sector and their feedback

regarding thoughts, perceptions and feelings in relation to the conference. As the conference is the QATSICPP

Members’ Conference, it is imperative for the Sector to collectively own, feel safe, demonstrate leadership

and be empowered by the conference to ensure representation and demonstration of Sector best practice and

excellence is exhibited for their communities, children and families.

The four (4) areas for consideration in determining Sector feelings of the conference are:

1. Confident that our sector is addressing the needs of our children, young people and families.

2. Empowered to try different approaches/initiatives in your community.

3. That you are part of a strong and empowered sector.

4. Other (please specify).

Figure9:Question4-QuantitativeResponses

The Sector had a strong representation of 70% of responses that conference participants were empowered

to try different approaches/initiatives in their communities, which suggests innovation was a constant during

Sector presentations and the conference as a whole.

Six (6) respondents provided qualitative feedback.

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The Sector had a strong representation of 70% of responses that conference participants were empowered to try different approaches/initiatives in their communities, which suggests innovation was a constant during Sector presentations and the conference as a whole. Six (6) respondents provided qualitative feedback. Figure 10: Question 4 - Qualitative Responses

“that some organisations do what they need to but don't always give the families what they need.”

“Satisfied that our agency is well equipped to deliver the Family Well being

program for our community.”

“Need authority to self determine.”

“Content with the current QLD Child Protection Sector.”

“I can see all ATSI people were passionate in their roles. To really look at how well we are doing it won’t come from us. Certainly I know through my own

dealings with these services there is alot of concerns on their own

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Confident

Empowered to change

Empowered and Strong Sector

Other

Conference Feelings and Perceptions

Question 4 Responses

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Figure10:Question4-QualitativeResponses

“that some organisations do what they need to but don’t always give the families what they need.”

“Satisfied that our agency is well equipped to deliver the Family Well being program for our community.”

“Need authority to self determine.”

“Content with the current QLD Child Protection Sector.”

“I can see all ATSI people were passionate in their roles. To really look at how well we are doing it won’t come from us. Certainly I know through my own dealings with these services there is alot of concerns on their own accountability. I work for Benevolent Society we were lucky to have our Executive Director who stayed with us all week in learning and understanding what we are doing. He also supported us in our roles and was concerned with how we are managing our identified roles within the service. We are frontline workers and this service invested into us attending but that don’t mean we have no problems in communicating so I was very pleased that the communication between mainstream orgs, the dept are still having communication problems in understanding our people and this is also within.”

The qualitative responses highlighted the need for more education and awareness around achieving self-

determination and positioning the Sector as the experts in the field, community and their lives to achieve

better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families and communities.

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Question5:DoyouhaveanycommentstomakeabouttheAboriginalKinshipCarePositionPaperandtheAboriginalandTorresStrait IslanderCommunityControlledChildProtectionSectorDefinitionandStandardsdocument?

Both the QATSICPP Aboriginal Kinship Care Position Paper and the QATSICPP Queensland Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander Community Controlled Child Protection Sector Definition and Standards were launched on

Wednesday 7 March 2018 by QATSICPP’s Senior Practice Leader and Operations Manager before the Sector. The

following table illustrates the feedback provided by the survey respondents.

Table3:Question5-QuantitativeResponses

COMMENTS NUMBERSOFRESPONSES OVERALLPERCENTAGE

Nocomment 29 58%

Successfulcomments 19 38%

Neutral 2 4%

Total=50responses Total%=100%

Generally, where there was no comment made, it was due to not having the read the documents; thus,

not enough information to make an informed comment. The successful comments received were relative to

the work QATSICPP has been doing and providing a platform for the Sector to work towards and present to

government as a collective.

The neutral comments received are provided below.

Figure11:Question5-QualitativeResponses

“I would like to see the Torres Strait KINSHIP model being rolled out in the next few months.”

“Perhaps consider Uncle Bill’s (ATSICHS) suggestion regarding the obtaining [sic] of Legal advice and advise the Indigenous Org’s of the advice prior to providing back to the Gov’t. I think it needs to also be mindful to include HSQF to reinforce objectives and to measure outputs/outcomes.”

The neutral comments were valid and have prompted QATSICPP to engage with the Member Organisations

in the Torres Strait Island regions in order to develop a Torres Strait Kinship model. Additionally, QATSICPP will

engage with Bill Gorham from ATSICHS Brisbane to develop a plan in seeking legal advice in regards to the

HSQF.

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Question6:HowinterestedareyouinundertakingtheGraduateCertificateinHumanServicespresentedbyGriffithUniversity?

Professor Roianne West and Glenn Woods presented on the Graduate Certificate in Human Services provided

by Griffith University. The Graduate Certificate would have a stand-alone course developed based on the

QATSICPP Practice Standards. Working in collaboration with QATSICPP, Professor West has been able to adapt

the standards into modules to present as core components of the Human Services curriculum.

Figure12:Question6-QuantitativeResponses

Respondents noted that time and financial obligations were key factors in responding as not interested. The

content was not an issue and further most people believed that they already performed well in the Sector and

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) should be available in this course.

The respondents that responded with interested noted the following,

Figure13:Question6–QualitativeResponses

“My passion and drive to empower and make change in my Community.”

“Would need to research more information and discuss with university staff. Have already had a brief chat with conference attendees currently doing the course.”

“I am very keen to connect with the UNI for more information on my personal position and undertake this study.”

The interested responses were based on more information being needed, the different delivery modes for the

course and connecting with Griffith University to discuss options available to partake in studying.

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Interested

Not Interested

Question 6 - Quantitative Responses

Question 4 Respondents

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Question 7: What would you like to see in the next Members’ Conferenceprogram?

Respondents noted that presentations should be reduced to encourage a more practical session for discussion

and networking. Accordingly, more training and hands-on practice as the Members’ Conference 2016 would

be beneficial to work through resources and products being launched. Additionally, respondents requested for

more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander guest speakers and encourage national and international keynote

speakers.

The overall consensus of the respondents was that the conference was a success and the use of an external MC

(i.e. Aboriginal comedian) was good as it allowed a break-up of the content that was being presented.

Questions8:HowcanweimproveonthenextMembers’Conference?

Respondents noted that QATSICPP should provide a report card and an update on all of the work QATSICPP

has been doing. The majority of respondents noted that the conference was great and that it would be more

beneficial to have practical workshops and smaller presentation times.

Again, using an MC/comedian to assist with the conference was successful, with respondents noting to either

use the same comedian or look at other possible Aboriginal comedians.

Respondents in Question 7 noted two (2) standout comments that would be beneficial as future improvement

– rather than what they would like to see, which QATSICPP has taken on board.

Figure14:Question7-ComparativestatementsforQuestion8

“Not have presenters swearing in front of our Elders/Christian and respected people/members in audience.”

“If allowable, possible a USB of all presenters’ PowerPoint presentations, so that conference attendees can take back to their community and share with staff the various strategies and concepts put in place.”

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Figure15:Question8-QualitativeResponses

“More open discussions with means to feed discussion outcomes to department heads and policy makers.”

“Unsure - both Conferences have been well done. Perhaps non-Indigenous Org’s present how they’ve adopted the Practice Standards & Supervision Models at an organisational level especially.”

“Maybe a couple of break-out sessions to workshop specific pieces of work to benefit the statewide approach.”

“Presentations targeted at different outcomes, practice examples, perhaps an interstate presentation.”

“Ensure that presenters are reminded that they are to be respectful and mindful when delivering presentations, as people can be offended when swear words are used.”

“It was well planned and the running of it was exceptionally impressive (meaning we were on time and not Murri time.”

Improvement that QATSICPP should note, is that a more mixed and collaborative approach to ensuring non-

Indigenous organisations have the ability to discuss how they have incorporated the QATSICPP resources into

their organisations. Further practical workshops should be available to permit for training for the Sector on

issues needing attention.

Presenters need to be respectful and mindful of the audience and restrict their use of offensive language. This

has been noted twice within the respondent feedback.

More representation from experts, nationally, internationally and locally from Indigenous peoples working in

Child Protection.

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Question9:Overall,howwouldyouratetheconference?

Figure 16 represents the overall rating of the conference by the fifty (50) respondents.

Figure16:Question9QuantitativeResponses

Figure 16 demonstrates the effort and productivity of the conference with 50% noting excellent, 30% very

good and 14% good. Both fair and poor received 0%, which suggests that QATSICPP has been producing great

outcomes based on the conference and the voice of the Sector from previous feedback in 2016.

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More representation from experts, nationally, internationally and locally from Indigenous peoples working in Child Protection. Question 9: Overall, how would you rate the conference? Figure 16 represents the overall rating of the conference by the fifty (50) respondents. Figure 16: Question 9 Quantitative Responses

Figure 16 demonstrates the effort and productivity of the conference with 50% noting excellent, 30% very good and 14% good. Both fair and poor received 0%, which suggests that QATSICPP has been producing great outcomes based on the conference and the voice of the Sector from previous feedback in 2016. Figure 17: Question 9 - Qualitative Responses

“It was my first time attending and I really enjoyed it, I would like to thank everyone who put the conference together.”

“First one and I found it very informative to see what other RE’s are doing.”

Question 9 Quantitative Responses

Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor

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Figure17:Question9-QualitativeResponses

“It was my first time attending and I really enjoyed it, I would like to thank everyone who put the conference together.”

“First one and I found it very informative to see what other RE’s are doing.”

“I thought it was a very positive, safe, empowering event.”

“Enjoyed the Conference a lot of well presented Organisations.”

“Best showcase of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander skills I have ever had in one room before.”

Figure 17 illustrates the empowerment and the representation of the Sector within one room. QATSICPP has

achieved its strategic priorities by the enforcement of the respondents’ quotes and will seek to follow-up on

all actions.

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Actions Resulting from QATSICPP Members’ Conference 2018Based on the QATSICPP Members’ Conference 2018 evaluation, the following items will result in actions for

QATSICPP.

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• Design and develop a practical program

(i.e. small group focus and networking

opportunities) that incorporates training and

shorterpresentationsforthenextconference

basedoncollaborativefeedback in2016and

2018.

• Pursue funding options (i.e. scholarships)

available for Graduate Certificate, that the

Sector can access to enrol, participate and

graduate.

• Provide forums for community education

for community and the Sector based on

partnershipswithotherStatePeakbodies(i.e.

ATSILS) in relation to legislative and policy

amendments.

• Assist with the design, development and

implementation of a Torres Strait Islander

Kinshippositionpaper.

• Exploration and family mapping needs to be

paramountwithadditionaltrainingandfocus.

• Youngpeopletobeincorporatedintothenext

conferencefromexperienceofbeinginOOHC.

• QATSICPP to present a Report Card at next

conference.

• Ensure presenters are aware that offensive

languagewillnotbetoleratedandaletterbe

submitted to the CEO of the organisation to

thiseffect.

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