The Purpose of this network is:

• Promoting goals of Child and Family Services utilising the framework of Families NSW as a guide.

• Co-ordinating services to families and children to reduce duplication and address identified need

• Encouraging community involvement and participation.

• Identifying local needs, issues and planning appropriate responses.

• Sharing information amongst services – working together to support each other and promoting good practice.

• Promote information about services that reaches the right target groups.

• Providing advocacy and representation to decision-makers to influence planning and resource allocation.

• Encourage diverse (CALD, special needs, ATSI) groups to be included in planning, resource allocation and development.