Parents/Guardians/Carers
What is child information sharing?
The Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) enables professionals who support and care for children (such as teachers and nurses) to share their experience and knowledge about a child with each other.
Common information shared can include the professional support a child is receiving.
When professionals share this information, they can paint a more complete picture of a child and better understand how they can support children and their families.
To help all Victorian children live safe and happy lives, the Victorian Government is improving the way information is shared by certain professionals who work with children and families.
For more information visit the Victorian Government CISS website
CISS can support your family in the following ways:
- Make sure families do not need to tell their stories twice
- enabling better cooperation between professionals and families
- identifying issues or risks for children and families sooner
- involving the right people who can help
- enabling earlier support and participation in services
- helping professionals see the full picture and make more informed decisions regarding children.
CISS Factsheet in 20 community languages
The Child Information Sharing Factsheet is also available in 20 community languages, see Child Information Sharing Factsheet in your language.
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