Award of Specialised Residential Care Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs in Gladstone

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Lifestyle Solutions (Aust) Ltd for specialised residential care services providing eight places with complex support needs across three outlets in the Gladstone Service Centre geographic area, with capacity for a ninth placement funded through Individual Placement Support.

The service provides at least 16 hours per day support plus 8-hour sleepover shifts, 7 days per week, with extra staff support during school holidays, weekends, and public holidays.

It includes culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to maintain cultural identity and connection to family and community, encourages engagement in education, training, or employment, and supports children and young people with a disability in collaboration with other providers to implement NDIS plans.

Transition from Care case plans are required for young people aged 15 to under 18 years, connected with Next Step Plus or Extended Post Care Support Services.

The contract value is AUD 12,008,977, procured via a limited method.