Youth Support Services for At-Risk Young People by Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association

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DCSSDS awarded a contract to Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association for specialised services and support to young people in the catchment area who lack protective factors such as families, friends, communities, school and cultural connections, enabling them to lead safe, healthy and active lives.

The service includes culturally responsive practices embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, engagement with Traditional Owners and the local Indigenous community, and delivery of Information, Advice and Referral (T103) and Case Management (T314) consistent with the Practice Guide for Youth Support Services (September 2016).

The supplier will use the Youth Wellbeing Common Assessment Tool (CAT) and the Youth Support Client Information System (YSCIS).

The contract value is AUD 133,208 and was procured via a limited process.