Award of Specialised Out-of-Home Care Services in South Burnett Catchment

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to South Burnett CTC Inc for specialised services and support, including ten complex and three moderate to extreme placement sites across the South Burnett catchment.

The service provides 24/7 support with at least one worker on at all times for 16 hours per day plus an eight-hour sleepover shift at complex sites, and one worker for 16 hours per day plus an eight-hour sleepover shift, with additional support during school holidays, weekends, and public holidays at moderate to extreme sites.

The service must deliver culturally safe and secure support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people to maintain cultural identity and connection to family and community, and encourage engagement in education, training, or employment.

The contract value is AUD 12,610,797, procured via a limited method.