Award of Wadamba Prison to Work Program to Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services
Department of Justice and Community Safety · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Wadamba Prison to Work Program to Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services
Awarded 11 Jun 2020
Awarded11 Jun 2020
Value$9,940,092.00
StateVIC
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 8mo8y 1mo term, 80% elapsed
Awarded 11 June 2020Expires 30 June 2028
About
The Department of Justice and Community Safety awarded a contract to Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services for the Wadamba Prison to Work Program, an Aboriginal-led employment service supporting Aboriginal people transitioning out of prison.
The program, described as 'mob working with mob', aims to strengthen cultural connection and improve rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes for Aboriginal people in custody.
The contract value is AUD 9,940,092 and aligns with the Burra Lotjipa Dunguludja - Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 4.
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