DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...
DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ... DHF Annual Report 2009 - NT Health Digital Library - Northern ...
Family and Parent SupportHighlighting the Department’s commitment to the development and implementation ofservices that support individuals and families, Family and Parent Support Services output,which in NTFC’s structure is delivered by the Family and Individual Support Services (FISS)Branch, brings together: Homelessness Services - support systems for individuals and families experiencing crisis. Child and Parenting Support Team - support to assist families in responding to thechallenges of parenting. OutputOutput cost2008-09Actual2009-10Budget2009-10RevisedBudget2009-10Actual($’000) 10 115 14 141 14 173 11 266Performance Measure2008-09Actual2009-10Estimate2009-10Actual2010-11EstimateQuantityClients accessing crisis support services 1, 2 2 724 3 250 3 300 3 250Days of crisis support 2, 3 240 517 240 000 240 470 240 000Clients accessing protective service familysupport services 4 1 007 2 000 N/A N/AForums, workshops and consultations heldfor women’s advancement 39 39 44 391 This data is obtained annually from the supported accommodation assistance program (SAAP)national data collection published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. SAAP data ispublished one year in arrears and therefore 2008-09 actuals relate to the 2007-08 financial year.SAAP became a part of the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) in January 2009.2 Crisis support services include accommodation, counselling, general advocacy, financial andemployment assistance, referral to specialist services and basic support such as meals, laundryand shower facilities, recreation and transport.3 Total number of days that support was provided to all clients of crisis support services.4 This measure previously counted the number of ‘Referral-In Events’ received for family supportservices through NTFC’s Central Intake. Due to changes within Central Intake undertaken on 1 July2009 this indicator is no longer used as it cannot be accurately measured. A review of Care andProtection Performance Indicators is presently being undertaken, and a new indicator regardingclients accessing protective service family support services will be published as part of the 2010-11budget process.100Department Health and Families
Key AchievementsAdditional funds of $2.6 million were allocated to shelters to enhance service delivery aspart of the implementation of mandatory reporting of domestic violence.The inaugural NT Homelessness Summit was held in early November 2009. The summitbrought together community and Government stakeholders to:Share information about the changes introduced through the National Affordable HousingIdentify responses to key homelessness issues facing the Territory.the Department’s investment plan to alleviate homelessness.A Child and Parenting Support Team was created with a focus on universal, preventionand early intervention approaches to supporting families and communities and promotingpositive outcomes for children and young people. projects and activities:In partnership with Women’s Health Strategy Unit funded a project to gain a picture ofmigrant and refugee women’s health issues and barriers to health service access in theDevelopment of a website to draw together whole-of-government, national andDevelopment of a set of indicators on the status of women in the Territory.Child Protection ServicesThe Child Protection Services has an ongoing commitment to develop a higher qualitycare and protection system in the Northern Territory.2008-09Actual2009-10Budget2009-10RevisedBudget2009-10ActualOutputOutputcost($’000) 25 740 25 366 26 699 28 489Department Health and Families 101
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Family and Parent SupportHighlighting the Department’s commitment to the development and implementation ofservices that support individuals and families, Family and Parent Support Services output,which in <strong>NT</strong>FC’s structure is delivered by the Family and Individual Support Services (FISS)Branch, brings together: Homelessness Services - support systems for individuals and families experiencing crisis. Child and Parenting Support Team - support to assist families in responding to thechallenges of parenting. OutputOutput cost2008-09Actual<strong>2009</strong>-10Budget<strong>2009</strong>-10RevisedBudget<strong>2009</strong>-10Actual($’000) 10 115 14 141 14 173 11 266Performance Measure2008-09Actual<strong>2009</strong>-10Estimate<strong>2009</strong>-10Actual2010-11EstimateQuantityClients accessing crisis support services 1, 2 2 724 3 250 3 300 3 250Days of crisis support 2, 3 240 517 240 000 240 470 240 000Clients accessing protective service familysupport services 4 1 007 2 000 N/A N/AForums, workshops and consultations heldfor women’s advancement 39 39 44 391 This data is obtained annually from the supported accommodation assistance program (SAAP)national data collection published by the Australian Institute of <strong>Health</strong> and Welfare. SAAP data ispublished one year in arrears and therefore 2008-09 actuals relate to the 2007-08 financial year.SAAP became a part of the National Affordable Housing Agreement (NAHA) in January <strong>2009</strong>.2 Crisis support services include accommodation, counselling, general advocacy, financial andemployment assistance, referral to specialist services and basic support such as meals, laundryand shower facilities, recreation and transport.3 Total number of days that support was provided to all clients of crisis support services.4 This measure previously counted the number of ‘Referral-In Events’ received for family supportservices through <strong>NT</strong>FC’s Central Intake. Due to changes within Central Intake undertaken on 1 July<strong>2009</strong> this indicator is no longer used as it cannot be accurately measured. A review of Care andProtection Performance Indicators is presently being undertaken, and a new indicator regardingclients accessing protective service family support services will be published as part of the 2010-11budget process.100Department <strong>Health</strong> and Families
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