Award of Specialised Support Services for Young Adults Transitioning from Care
Awarded 01 Nov 2023
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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Limited for specialised services and support to young adults transitioning from care.
The service provides culturally appropriate, proactive and practical support, including accessing and maintaining safe, secure and affordable housing; connecting or maintaining connections to family, culture, Country and community; accessing education, training and employment; learning budgeting and independent living skills; accessing stable income or financial support; improving health and wellbeing; facilitating referrals and advocating access to other resources and services; linking to opportunities that promote independence; and assertive outreach for those not previously engaged.
Support is also provided to carer households to assist young adults to continue living in the carer household, including psycho-education, referrals and practical assistance.
The service administers up to $16,000 per annum for young adults from their 18th to 21st birthdays if they leave care to live in independent housing arrangements.
The contract value is $2,353,666 and was procured through a limited process.
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