Award of Specialised Residential Care and Family Support Services in Carpentaria

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Mission Australia for specialised services and support, including six moderate to high residential care places, awake worker support and supervision for 16 hours per day, sleepover shifts of 8 hours per night, additional 16 hours awake worker support on weekdays, weekends, school and public holidays, and a Tertiary Family Support service.

The contract also requires formal support and coordination of a Community Reference Group for each Safe House location, meeting at least quarterly to provide advice on community engagement, recruitment, and cultural protocols.

The geographic catchment area is 315021404 Carpentaria (Mornington Island).

The contract value is AUD 2,748,842 and was procured via a limited method.