Question - Child and youth protection services


Question

Number
612
Subject
Child and youth protection services
(Intensive Therapy Places)
Asked by
Barry, Chiaka
Directed to
Minister for Children, Youth and Families
Question asked on
06 August 2025
Answer due on
05 October 2025
Question asked

In relation to the response to question on notice No 317, (a) have the Marymead CatholicCare Safer Youth Response Service (SYRS) arrangements been assessed by the Therapeutic Support Panel; if so, what was their assessment, (b) what research and evidence gathering processes have been initiated by the ACT government in response to the Therapeutic Support Panel's concerns, (c) what is the roadmap and timeframe for a decision on the establishment of a permanent Therapeutic Protection Place, (d) has the Director-General provided any guidance to the Therapeutic Support Panel on the making of recommendations that Intensive Therapy Orders be sought; if so, can the Minister provide a copy of that guidance, and (e) has the Therapeutic Support Panel made any recommendations to the Director-General; if so, has the Director-General declined to follow any such recommendation.