Award of Specialised Residential Support Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children in Toowoomba

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Aruma Services for specialised services and support for three children and young people with complex to extreme support needs across the Toowoomba catchment.

The service provides 24-hour support, 7 days per week, including 16 hours of support plus an eight-hour sleepover shift per day, and 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.

The service also encourages engagement in education, training, or employment, supporting educational and/or vocational activities where needed.

The contract value is AUD 2,049,114 and was procured via a limited procurement method under the Social Services category.