Aboriginal Representative Organisations

### 📋 Tender Overview The **Department of Communities (Western Australia)** is seeking expressions of interest from **Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)** to provide **Aboriginal Representative Organisation (ARO)** services. This initiative aims to enhance child protection decision-making processes, ensuring greater cultural safety and awareness for Aboriginal children and families involved in placement arrangements. ### 🎯 Scope and Requirements This Registration of Interest (ROI) is part of the implementation of the *Children and Community Services Amendment Act 2021*. Once the relevant provisions are proclaimed, the Department will be mandated to engage AROs to: * Participate in placement consultations. * Assist in the development of cultural support plans for Aboriginal children in the care of the CEO. ### 🏢 Eligibility and Process * **Target Audience:** Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs). * **Nature of Request:** This is a preliminary registration of interest. Interested parties will be subject to future formal approval and procurement processes to verify service capacity and suitability. * **Compliance:** The tender adheres to DCSP Policy and includes specific Aboriginal Participation Requirements. ### 📍 Location and Timeline * **Regions:** Statewide (Gascoyne, Goldfields/Esperance, Great Southern, Kimberley, Mid West, Peel, Perth Metropolitan, Pilbara, South West, and Wheatbelt). * **Closing Date:** April 24, 2026, at 2:30 PM AWST. ### 🔍 Keywords Aboriginal Representative Organisations, ACCO, Child Protection, Cultural Safety, Social Services, Western Australia Government, Indigenous Services, Community Support.