Print version: Investigation planning checklist (doc, 70 KB)
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Investigation plan complete and endorsed by supervisor All investigation plans must be endorsed prior to commencing investigation |
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First Visit |
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Announced visit to parent |
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Child to be seen at home |
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Parental permission prior to seeing child |
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For information related to interviewing a child at an education facility prior to obtaining parental consent see advice Interviewing without parental permission and Education and early childhood protocol. |
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Does the investigation plan adequately address the issues identified in the report regarding each child included in the report with reference to their safety and development? |
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Outreach kit checked and complete |
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Worker safety issues identified, and alert placed on CRIS |
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Worker safety issues effectively addressed for FHV |
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Client characteristics |
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Child under two years of age See procedure Infant risk assessment and response decision for tasks that must be undertaken |
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander See Identifying Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children - procedure. See VACCA protocol |
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Disability (child or parent) See Case management: NDIS and children with a disability and/or complex medical needs - procedure |
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High risk youth See procedure High-risk youth for tasks that must be undertaken |
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Interpreter required (non-English language or hearing-impaired child or family member) |
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Nature of reported concerns |
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Physical or sexual abuse or serious neglect (refer police protocol) See Police protocol. |
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Visual examination/body check required? If yes, see First visit procedure and Conducting the first visit advice for further information about what is required. |
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Joint visit with police See advice Joint visits with police. |
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Children in contact with sex offenders report See advice Children in contact with sex offenders. |
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Serious mental health issues (child or parent) |
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Drug and/or alcohol abuse (child or parent) (refer protocol) Is a drug screen required |
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Violence in the home See Assessing and managing family violence during investigation |
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Serious family violence risk factors identified in the essential information categories |
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Placement in out of home care likely Addressed in Investigation plan, including contingency arrangements |
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Other agencies |
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Relevant agencies (including interstate child protection authorities) have been contacted or are addressed in Investigation Plan. |
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