Support the integrated development and operation of services to vulnerable children, young people and families in the sub-region.

Develop collaborative sub-region strategic and service responses to requirements of the Children and Youth and Family Services Act 2005, ‘best interests principle’, and the Strategic Framework for Family Services.

Promote effective planning, development, coordination and provision of an integrated catchment family service system (including Child FIRST).

Perform the following core functions in the North Central catchment:

• Family Services catchment planning.
• Operational management and coordination (including Child FIRST and other DHS-funded catchment program areas).
• Coordination of service delivery.
• Family Services network facilitation and support.