Youth Support Services with Information, Advice, Referral and Case Management

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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 are not supported by protective factors such as families, friends, communities, school and cultural connections, enabling them to lead safe, healthy and active lives.

The contract covers Information, Advice and Referral (T103) and Case Management (T314), including culturally responsive service delivery that embeds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through respectful and inclusive engagement with Traditional Owners and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

The supplier uses the Youth Wellbeing Common Assessment Tool (CAT) to identify needs and develop tailored individual case plans, consistent with the Practice Guide for Youth Support Services (September 2016).

The contract value is AUD 361,885, procured through a limited method under the Social Services category.