This Report sets out our final decisions and recommendations for our review of the cost of delivering out-of-home care and the pricing arrangements with non-government providers who deliver care under contract with the NSW Government.
Our Report makes recommendations aimed at:
- improving data collection and reporting on measures that matter so that funding can be better targeted to the areas where it is needed, reducing administrative costs and improving the performance and long-term sustainability of the system.
- increased financial support and transparency for foster, relative and kinship carers who are vitally important to the success of the system.
- establishing a pricing structure based on more accurate costings, which will allow the government to make decisions about how best to deliver out-of-home care services in NSW.
- greater accountability across the system, particularly for essential medical care and connection with families, and improved visibility over key service areas.
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funding to deliver culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal children in out-of-home care, including recognising the unique role of ACCOs and facilitating the transition of Aboriginal children to their care.