Provision of Specialised Residential Care Services for Young People with Complex Needs
Awarded 01 Jul 2024
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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Southern Cross Support Services Pty Ltd for specialised residential care services for young people with complex support needs.
The service outlet provides six residential care places across a minimum of three locations, with capacity for two additional placements funded through Individual Placement Support arrangements.
The service delivers at least 16 hours per day support plus 8-hour sleepover shifts, seven days per week, with extra staff support during school holidays, weekends, and public holidays.
It includes culturally safe support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to maintain cultural identity and connection to family and community, and encourages engagement in education, training, or employment, actively supporting weekly educational or vocational pursuits where needed.
The provider supports young people with a disability and collaborates with other service providers to implement NDIS plans.
Transition from Care case plans are required for young people aged 15 to under 18, connected with Next Step Plus or Extended Post Care Support Services.
The contract value is AUD 2,573,314, procured through a limited method.
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