Award of Family Wellbeing Services to Pormpur Paanthu Aboriginal Corporation

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Pormpur Paanthu Aboriginal Corporation for the delivery of specialised services and support under the Family Wellbeing Services (FWS) program.

The service provides a coordinated mix of culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experiencing vulnerability, including holistic needs assessment, case management, advocacy, parenting skills development, clinical and therapeutic counselling, and community leadership activities.

The contract also covers prevention and early intervention support, as well as work with families engaged in the child protection system to address safety concerns and support reunification or intensive in-home intervention.

Valued at AUD 1,400,586 and procured through a limited process.