| Distribution/Table | Path/Column |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | ChildStoryID |
| CARE_CATEGORY | |
| AGED_M_END_DT | |
| ABORIGINAL_STATUS_FACS_GROUPED |
Definition
This refers to the total number of Aboriginal children and young people on Guardianship orders at the reporting period.
Indicator Summary
Not applicable.
A count of unique Child Identifiers where Care Category is equal to 'guardianship', and Aboriginal Status is equal to 'Aboriginal'.
This indicator may be disaggregated by:
Indicator Specific Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard Filter Label |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | CASE_MANAGEMENT_RESPONSIBILITY | Case management |
| PLACEMENT_PROVIDER_NAME_DRVD | Name of placement provider | |
| TYPE_OF_CAREGIVER_GROUPED | Aboriginality of caregiver |
Geographic Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard Filter Label |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | CM_RSP_HIST_DISTRICT | District |
| CM_RSP_HIST_DISTRICT | Cluster* | |
| BUSINESS_UNIT | Business Unit |
* Cluster is a grouping of districts using the district of case management responsibility variable.
Demographic Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard Filter Label |
| OOHC Reporting … |
Reporting Information
The Annual Statistical Review reports this indicator annually.
Published by NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
Framework Dimensions
- Annual Statistical Report (2021-2022) > Active and Inclusive Communities > Supporting Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities
- Annual Statistical Report (2021-2022) > Children and Families Thrive > Supporting children in out-of-home care
- Annual Statistical Report (2022-2023) > Active and Inclusive Communities > Supporting Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities
- Annual Statistical Report (2022-2023) > Children and Families Thrive > Supporting children in out-of-home care
Calculation rules
- Description
A count of unique Child Identifiers where Care Category is equal to 'guardianship', and Aboriginal Status is equal to 'Aboriginal'.
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | ChildStoryID |
| CARE_CATEGORY | |
| AGED_M_END_DT | |
| ABORIGINAL_STATUS_FACS_GROUPED |
-
- Data Element
- Person: Indigenous Status, Grouped Label X(14)
- Guide for use
where value is equal to 'Aboriginal'.
- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
-
- Data Element
- Person: ChildStory Identifier, A-N(8)
- Guide for use
A count of distinct identifiers.
- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
-
- Data Element
- Care Category: Placement-Living Arrangement, label X(50)
- Guide for use
where care category is equal to 'guardianship'
- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
Not applicable.
This indicator may be disaggregated by:
Indicator Specific Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard Filter Label |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | CASE_MANAGEMENT_RESPONSIBILITY | Case management |
| PLACEMENT_PROVIDER_NAME_DRVD | Name of placement provider | |
| TYPE_OF_CAREGIVER_GROUPED | Aboriginality of caregiver |
Geographic Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard Filter Label |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | CM_RSP_HIST_DISTRICT | District |
| CM_RSP_HIST_DISTRICT | Cluster* | |
| BUSINESS_UNIT | Business Unit |
* Cluster is a grouping of districts using the district of case management responsibility variable.
Demographic Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard Filter Label |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | ABORIGINAL_STATUS_FACS_GROUPED | Aboriginal Status |
| DISABILITY_FLAG | Disability | |
| AGE | Age | |
| Age group | ||
| GENDER | Gender |
The Annual Statistical Report (ASR) does not disaggregate.
Comments
The percentage figures refer to the total number of children and young people on Guardianship orders by Aboriginality as at 30 June as a percentage of the total number of children and young people on Guardianship orders as at 30 June.
Under the Safe Home for Life legislative reforms (implemented 29 October 2014), children and young people transitioned to the independent care of their guardian (Guardianship Orders). These children/young people exited and are not counted in out-of-home care from 2014-15 onwards.
Data for non-Aboriginal children and young people also includes children and young people with status not stated.
Data ageing:
- Data ageing is two months, unless otherwise indicated. Therefore, the data for this indicator will be available two months after the end of the month in which the data first becomes available.
Data changes:
- From 2022-23, the District of Case Management Responsibility has replaced District for disaggregation in OOHC.
Data limitations:
- Nil
Data Source:
- Key Information and Directory System (KiDS)/Client Information Warehouse (CIW) for annual data up to 2016-17
- ChildStory /Client Information Warehouse (CIW) for annual data from 2017-18.
Custom Fields
DCJ - Domain
Out-of-Home Care
Related content
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|---|---|
| Indicator Sets that include this Indicator | 0 |
| Data Sets that are used in this Indicator | 1 |