Playing our part in child protection

Playing our part in child protection

National Child Protection Week 2024 provides an opportunity for the sector to demonstrate the collective commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in Australia. 

Since our foundation in 2008, GWI has been deeply committed to contributing to positive change in the child protection and youth justice systems. In that time, we have contributed to groundbreaking projects and initiatives that have directly improved the experiences of children, young people and their families.

For Child Protection Week 2024, we are reflecting on these projects and their impact.

Protecting the privacy of children, young people and their families

We have worked with the Queensland Government to manage and mitigate the risks associated with the great responsibility of collecting, managing and using the personal and confidential data of vulnerable people.

This work has contributed to ensuring data is used to improve the safety, wellbeing and best interests of a child or young person and is adequately protected from misuse.

Improving decision-making based on real-time data sharing

GWI has initiated and negotiated the sharing of data between multiple government agencies to build a more comprehensive picture of young people at a time of need, to ensure decisions are based on timely and accurate information.  

This work increased the timeliness of government responses to children in need and increased the availability of critical data for decision making.

Establishing accountability for data

We have helped government departments mobilise good practice in the management, use and protection of data, including sensitive and/or personal data of young people.  This has improved operational efficiency, reduced risks and improved data sharing practices between the entities involved in the child protection and youth justice systems.  

Supporting access to redress services

GWI designed an end-to-end digital system to support the implementation of the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.

Beyond developing robust business processes, practices and reporting mechanisms, GWI delivered a system design that is highly responsive to the needs of those who have experienced trauma, and one that supports Queensland Government staff to provide the best possible service.

Protecting children is everybody’s business

Data, information and technology are powerful tools in ensuring the protection and safety of children and young people. We will always strive do our part because every child in every community deserves to feel safe and protected.   

Links to detailed case studies for each of these projects are available to read by clicking the links below.