If an Aboriginal child is required to be placed within the care of non-Aboriginal people, then certain conditions and requirements will need to be met to make sure that the child's safety and cultural needs are met.
The Court must not make a permanent care order to place an Aboriginal child solely with a non-Aboriginal person or persons unless:
- (a) the disposition report states that—
- (i) no suitable placement can be found with an Aboriginal person or persons; and
- (ii) the decision to seek the order has been made in consultation with the child, where appropriate; and
- (iii) the Secretary is satisfied that the order sought will accord with the Aboriginal Child Placement Principle; and
- (b) the Court has received a report from an Aboriginal agency that recommends the making of the order; and
- (c) if the Court so requires, a cultural plan has been prepared for the child.