Award of Specialised Child Protection Delegated Authority Services to Moonaboola Community Development ATSI Corp

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Moonaboola Community Development ATSI Corp for specialised services and support to deliver a service delivery model for delegated authority for children and young people in Fraser Coast.

The service model comprises ongoing co-design, planning and delivery of practice responses and administration required to support the provision of functions and powers of the chief executive (Child Safety) under the Child Protection Act 1999 delegated to the CEO of Moonaboola.

The specific delegations for each child are considered by the CEO in coordination with DCSSDS on a case-by-case basis and outlined in Instruments of Delegation.

The service model implements practice responses, day-to-day activities, and support and administration associated with these functions and powers, partnering with relevant CSSCs to support children and young people from Fraser Coast.

Flexibility is retained to offer supports to family and support networks of children and young people who may reside outside these CSSC catchments on a case-by-case basis.

The service model is underpinned by a co-designed operational agreement, draws upon the organisation's existing service delivery and cultural strengths, and complies with all relevant legislative requirements.

The contract value is AUD 2,877,456, procured via limited method under the Social Services category.