Provision of Specialised Foster and Kinship Care Services in South West Region

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Life Without Barriers for the provision of specialised services and support, including 68 foster and kinship care places for children and young people with moderate to high support needs at any one time in the South West Region.

The contract includes brokerage support of $30,000 per annum to assist carers in meeting care and support needs, maintaining placement stability, and enabling access to in-home support and transport to school, community, and therapeutic services.

The contract value is $3,907,760, procured through a limited method under the social services category.