Safe and Strong Families - Bourke RFT

### 🛡️ Tender Overview The **NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)** is seeking an **Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO)** to deliver the **Safe and Strong Families** program within the **Bourke Local Government Area (LGA)**. This Request for Tender (RFT) focuses on providing early intervention services designed to prevent and respond to Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). The program aims to offer therapeutic, trauma-informed, and culturally safe support specifically tailored for children, young people, and victim-survivors. ### 📋 Key Requirements and Scope Eligible applicants must be verified ACCOs with strong local connections in the Bourke region. The scope of work includes: * **Service Delivery:** Providing child-focused support through engagement, case management, and parenting education. * **Governance:** Strengthening local DFV governance and participating in community networks. * **Data & Evaluation:** Mandatory reporting via the Data Exchange (DEX) and participation in independent program evaluations to assess long-term sustainability. * **Referral Pathways:** Enhancing connections to specialist supports such as coaching, modelling, and parental self-care. ### 📍 Location and Timeline The service is located in the **Far West** region (Bourke LGA). Key dates include a supplier briefing on **March 4, 2026**, with the tender closing on **March 26, 2026**. A final decision is expected by June 30, 2026. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Domestic and Family Violence, ACCO, Bourke LGA, Early Intervention, Child Support Services, NSW DCJ, Community Services, Trauma-Informed Care, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, Social Services Tender.