Family and Child Connect Support Services for At-Risk Families in Toowoomba

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DCYJMA awarded a contract to Mercy Community Services SEQ Limited for the provision of information, advice, needs assessment, and referral support for families with children from unborn to 18 years who are at risk of entering the child protection system.

The service operates in partnership with Carbal Medical Services, which serves as the primary source of cultural wisdom and guidance on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters, including through the Local Level Alliance and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff reference group supporting staff in the Toowoomba-based Family and Child Connect service.

The department will seek evidence of alliance involvement in service development and delivery, and the service outlet must enter data into the Advice, Referral and Case Management System (ARC).

The contract value is AUD 1,073,990, procured via a limited method under the Social Services category.