Child Protection Meeting Guidelines

Summary

Child Protection Services in Queensland can hold family group meetings to assess child safety and discuss support options. You have the right to know the meetings purpose, have a support person, and request a neutral location. Child Safety can assess the home environment and discuss concerns but cannot enter without permission or a court order. They must act with integrity and honesty, and cannot defame or lie. If you suspect misconduct, consider filing a complaint with the relevant authorities.

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No not at all they just said we can have it elsewhere but its fine injust wondered why and will they be looking sround my home what exactly is going on
Hi there! It sounds like you have some concerns about why Child Protection wants to hold a family group meeting at your home. This could be for various reasons, such as assessing the living environment or ensuring the child's safety.
- They might observe the home to ensure it's safe and suitable for the child.
- It allows them to understand the family dynamics in the home environment.
- They might want to discuss any concerns or support options in a familiar setting.
If you have any specific concerns, you can ask Child Protection directly for clarity.
Would you like to know more about your rights or how these meetings usually proceed?
Id like to knownmy rights as you asked yes and the things that child safety can and cant do
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Child Safety Services in Queensland have specific guidelines they must follow. Here’s a brief overview:
- Your Rights:
- You can ask for the purpose of the visit and the meeting.
- You have the right to have a support person with you.
- You can request the meeting to be held at a neutral location.
- What Child Safety Can Do:
- Assess the living environment to ensure the child's safety.
- Discuss concerns and support options with you.
- They can ask questions about the child's welfare.
- What Child Safety Cannot Do:
- They cannot enter your home without your permission unless they have a court order.
- They cannot force you to answer questions against your will.
- They cannot remove your child without a court order unless there are immediate safety concerns.
Do you have any specific concerns or questions about what they might do during the meeting?
Are they aloud to defame and lie to you
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No, Child Safety Services cannot defame or lie to you. They are required to conduct their duties with integrity and honesty. If you believe they have defamed you or provided false information, you can consider filing a complaint with the relevant authorities.
Do you have specific instances or concerns that you believe involve defamation or dishonesty?