Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward says ChildStory Mobile will give child protection caseworkers access to important documents and data at the touch of a button.

"Less time behind the desk means more time on the ground completing critical assessments that help ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of at-risk children," Mr Ward said on Wednesday.

"The ChildStory app will enable caseworkers to record crucial information into the department's system from their mobile devices at any time, without the need for a time-consuming visit to the office."

This Child Protection Week the NSW government is reinforcing its commitment to put children first and to improve the system that protects them.

In the past 10 years there has been a 62 per cent increase in children seen by a caseworker after being reported at risk of harm, a significant reduction in the rate of children entering care, and a suite of reforms undertaken to prioritise permanency.

Work is underway on the design of ChildStory Mobile in consultation with caseworkers, with testing of the platform planned for later this year.

Australian Associated Press