Independent Investigations into Allegations of Abuse in Out-of-Home Care by Authorised Investigators
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing · Awarded contract
AwardedIndependent Investigations into Allegations of Abuse in Out-of-Home Care by Authorised Investigators
Awarded 03 Jun 2026
Awarded03 Jun 2026
Value$137,142.84
SupplierEssential Investigation Services
StateVIC
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 8mo3y 1mo term, 15% elapsed
Awarded 3 June 2026Expires 30 June 2029
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Department of Families, Fairness and Housing awarded a contract to Essential Investigation Services for authorised investigators to undertake independent investigations of allegations of abuse of children and young people in out-of-home care, fulfilling a legislative requirement for provision of authorised investigations into allegations of abuse by registered out-of-home carers.
The contract value is AUD 137,142.84.
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