ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE PREVENTION OF DEATHS
OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Review and analyse data, information and research relating to the causes of deaths of children and young people, identify patterns and trends relating to those deaths, and consider pathways to prevention.

Identify areas that would benefit from further research, and consider linkages of data to better inform pathways to prevention.

Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce or prevent deaths of children and young people.

Identify policies, programs and practices that are successful in reducing or preventing deaths of children.

Formulate recommendations to be implemented by government and private organisations and by the community for the prevention or reduction of deaths of children and young people.

Undertake other functions relating to the promotion of the health, safety and wellbeing of children as the Minister may direct.