Youth Support Services for At-Risk Young People in Queensland

About

DCSSDS awarded a contract to Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association for specialised support services to young people in the catchment area who lack protective factors such as family, friends, community, school, and cultural connections.

The supplier provides collaborative, coordinated, client-centred case management to help young people meet individual needs and increase self-reliance and independence.

Services include identification, assessment, planning, and coordination with other services like housing, counselling, and skills development, as well as coordination of case panels with government and non-government agencies.

Support is delivered in line with the Practice Guide for Youth Support Services (September 2016), using the Youth Wellbeing Common Assessment Tool (CAT) and the Youth Support Client Information System (YSCIS).

The contract value is AUD 57,278, procured via a limited method.