Volunteer Recruitment and Support for At-Risk Families Program

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service for the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers who work with at-risk families with children aged zero to four to improve parenting skills.

Volunteers are matched with families identified as 'at risk' by the Child and Youth Mental Health Service, with the aim of improving parenting through strong relationship building.

The contract value is AUD 479,420 and was procured via a limited method under the Social Services category.