Introduction to the Child FIRST Operations
Manual
6/12/08
Welcome to the Child FIRST Operations Manual - Revised Version 3 -
posted10/12/08
The manual is made available in a web based format so that it can be accessed in
its most up to date form, via the Internet on the St Luke’s web site.
Our intention is to provide a central point for all NCVFSA providers to access the
necessary procedural guidelines, practice guidelines and service tools that we
require to effectively implement and maintain the Child FIRST service model in our
region.
The web based format allows us to continue to add further details, to maintain up to
date information and to ensure that all relevant background information and DHS
resources are easily accessible for staff in one central place. This format allows us
to link in a range of resources that we believe will prove helpful to our Alliance staff
and support us to implement the key practices described in the Strategic
framework, Legislation, Child FIRST model and Best Interests Case practice
model.
The manual includes a number of key sections from the Child FIRST tender
document. These sections provide relevant background and demographic
information for our catchment and also describe the agreed service model and
operating principles, as developed by Alliance members in conjunction with Mike
Tierney. Details included relate to both the broader Alliance and Child FIRST.
The manual can be viewed in a number of ways
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You can click on "home" in the toolbar above
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You can click on "table of contents" on the toolbar above
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You can click on "overview map" on the toolbar above
Each format has the same information.
The map provides a useful way to find the attachments and hyperlinks to relevant
websites. You can move around the map using the "drop and drag" technique with
your computers mouse.
If using the map format, wherever you see a + symbol, you need to click your mouse
on the + to see the details in that section of the manual.
If you have any questions about how to navigate the manual, feel free to contact our
service on the email address listed below.
We would appreciate your continuing feedback in relation to the manual details and
the functioning of the website.
Please advise if there are other resources you would like to add to the manual, via
the Operations group.
Regards,
Grant Gibson
Manager, Early Intervention and Children’s Services