Aboriginal Youth Throughcare Program – FASD - Expression of Interest

### 🎯 Tender Overview The **NSW Department of Communities and Justice (Youth Justice NSW)** is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to deliver the **Aboriginal Youth Throughcare Program**. This initiative focuses on providing assessment, diagnosis, and support services for Aboriginal young people in contact with the criminal justice system who may have **Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)**. ### 📋 Scope and Requirements Successful applicants will be responsible for: * **Service Design:** Creating a culturally appropriate, multidisciplinary service model. * **Clinical Support:** Ensuring access to specialist health services while maintaining a criminal justice focus. * **Long-term Support:** Providing ongoing care, including assistance with NDIS access. * **Collaboration:** Potential for statewide outreach or regional focus, either independently or via consortia. ### ⚖️ Strategic Goals This project is a key **Closing the Gap** initiative, aiming to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal youth in the criminal justice system (Target 11). ### 🔑 Key Information * **Opportunity ID:** RFi_104 * **Submission Method:** Must be submitted via [Procurement Central](https://justice.bravosolution.com/web/login.html). * **Keywords:** Aboriginal Youth, Throughcare, FASD, Youth Justice, ACCHO, ACCO, Closing the Gap, Social Procurement, Criminal Justice, NSW Government.