Contains detailed data and commentary on the characteristics of children in the child protection system, specifically age, sex and Indigenous Status. For child protection substantiations, data on family type, socio-economic status and relationship of the person believed responsible and source of notification are also included; for children on care and protection orders data are available on types of orders and living arrangements; and for children in out-of-home care data are available on types of placements and length of time in out-of-home care. Data also provided on carer arrangements and intensive family support services.