Award of Specialised Services and Support for Delegated Child Protection Authority in Brisbane Moreton Bay

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Kummara Limited for specialised services and support to deliver a service delivery model for delegated authority for children and/or young people in Brisbane Moreton Bay.

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 (CP Act) delegated to the CEO of Kummara.

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

The service model implements practice responses, day-to-day activities, and support and administration associated with these functions and powers, and operates in geographic catchment areas serviced by the CSSCs agreed with DCSSDS.

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 Kummara's existing service delivery and cultural strengths, and complies with all relevant legislative requirements.

Kummara works in partnership with DCSSDS to further embed and grow practice, with the objective of delivering the practice associated with delegations to the CEO of Kummara for a minimum of ten children in the first year and increasing each year.

The contract value is AUD 3,482,713 and was procured via a limited procurement method.