| Distribution/Table | Path/Column |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | ChildStoryID |
| FLAG_AS_AT_PLACEMENT | |
| ABORIGINAL_STATUS_FACS_GROUPED | |
| AGED_M_END_DT |
Definition
This refers to the total number of Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care (OOHC), during the reporting period.
The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child or young person placement principle in the child and young persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 outlines a preference for the placement of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child or young person with family or other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Indicator Summary
Not applicable.
A count of unique Child Identifers where Placement Flag is equal to 'Y' at the reporting period, 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_TYPE_GROUPED | Placement type | |
| CARE_ARRANGEMENT | Care arrangement | |
| LENGTH_OF_TIME_IN_CARE_GROUPED_AS_AT | Length of time in care | |
| CARE_CATEGORY_PR_GROUPED | Parental responsibility | |
| Number of Placements* | ||
| PLACEMENT_PROVIDER_NAME_DRVD | Name of placement provider | |
| PLAN_GOAL_GROUPED | Case plan goal | |
| TYPE_OF_CAREGIVER_GROUPED | Aboriginality of caregiver |
*Derived from the number of Placement ID per child and young person.
Geographic Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard … |
Reporting Information
The Annual Statistical Report reports on an annual basis.
Published by NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
Quality Statement
Accuracy of Indigenous Status Data
Statuses:
[FACSIAR Data Governance Committee: Qualified, Oct. 13, 2023]
The accuracy of data held about Indigenous Status in current collections is poor for several factors. Firstly, the number of...
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
- DCJ Indicator Bank > In Care and Protection
- Annual Statistical Report (2023-2024) > Children and Families Thrive > Supporting children in out-of-home care
- Annual Statistical Report (2023-2024) > Active and Inclusive Communities > Supporting Aboriginal Children, Families and Communities
Rationale
The number of children and young people in OOHC is important for understanding the population and monitoring how it changes in time.
Alignment: This aligns with national reporting in the Report on Government Services (RoGS).
Calculation rules
- Computation
A count of unique Child Identifers where Placement Flag is equal to 'Y' at the reporting period, and Aboriginal Status is equal to 'Aboriginal'.
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | ChildStoryID |
| FLAG_AS_AT_PLACEMENT | |
| ABORIGINAL_STATUS_FACS_GROUPED | |
| AGED_M_END_DT |
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- Data Element
- Person: ChildStory Identifier, A-N(8)
- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
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- Data Element
- Person: Indigenous Status, FaCS Grouped Label X(14) 2
- Guide for use
Where Aboriginal Status is equal to 'Aboriginal'.
- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
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- Data Element
- Placement: Primary Placement Flag, Indicator X(5)
- Guide for use
Where placement flag is 'Y'.
- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
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- Data Element
- Record: DateTime Stamp, YYYY-MM-DD
- 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_TYPE_GROUPED | Placement type | |
| CARE_ARRANGEMENT | Care arrangement | |
| LENGTH_OF_TIME_IN_CARE_GROUPED_AS_AT | Length of time in care | |
| CARE_CATEGORY_PR_GROUPED | Parental responsibility | |
| Number of Placements* | ||
| PLACEMENT_PROVIDER_NAME_DRVD | Name of placement provider | |
| PLAN_GOAL_GROUPED | Case plan goal | |
| TYPE_OF_CAREGIVER_GROUPED | Aboriginality of caregiver |
*Derived from the number of Placement ID per child and young person.
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 district of case management responsibility variable.
Demographic Breakdowns
| Distribution/Table | Path/Column | Dashboard Filter Label |
| OOHC Reporting - Base Data Asset | DISABILITY_FLAG | Disability |
| AGE | Age | |
| Age group | ||
| GENDER | Gender |
The Annual Statistical Report disaggregates by District, Age, Placement type, Care arrangement and Care category.
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- Data Element
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- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
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- Data Element
- FAP_PROCESS: Length of time in care, Group label X(20)
- Data Set
- Out of Home Care (OOHC) Data Set
Comments
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:
- In 2017-18 changes were made to OOHC counting rules to better align those with national reporting and to also better reflect the legal status of clients in OOHC. The result as at 30 June 2018 is not directly comparable to historic data previously published. When adjusted to make them comparable, there was a decrease of 27.3% in the number of children and young people in OOHC, compared to 30 June 2017. Compared to 30 June 2016, there was a decrease of 44.5% in the number of children and young people in OOHC as at 30 June 2018.
- From 2022-23, District of Case Management Responsibility has replaced District for disaggregation..
Data limitations:
- In 2017-18 changes were made to OOHC counting rules to better align those with national reporting and to also better reflect the legal status of clients in OOHC. The result for this measure as at 30 June 2018 is not directly comparable to historic data previously published.
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
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