Award of Specialised Services and Support for Delegated Child Protection Authority to Kalwun Development Corporation

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Kalwun Development Corporation Limited for specialised services and support to deliver a service delivery model for delegated authority for children and/or young people in the South East region.

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, delegated to the CEO of Kalwun.

Delegations for each child are considered case-by-case in coordination with DCSSDS and outlined in Instruments of Delegation.

The model implements practice responses, day-to-day activities, and support and administration for agreed functions and powers, operating in geographic catchment areas serviced by CSSCs as agreed, with flexibility for supports to family and support networks outside these areas on a case-by-case basis.

The service model is underpinned by a co-designed operational agreement, draws upon Kalwun's existing service delivery and cultural strengths, leverages its collaborative relationship with CSSCs, and complies with all relevant legislative requirements.

The partnership aims to embed and grow practice associated with delegations for a minimum of ten children in the first year, increasing each year.

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