Action description:
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) is currently participating in the Stronger ACCOs, Stronger Families Project (2021-2024) (see ID Number 7). This project is aimed at increasing the involvement of ACCOs in the child and family sector. BSL's participation in this project will provide a baseline to a planned BSL project to enhance the current capacity of ACCO subcontractors, and looks to increase the number of these organisations subcontracted to deliver HIPPY either individually or through genuine partnerships.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Two
Outcome:
Outcome 03
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
No
Indicators:
Number of government contracts awarded to ACCOs (Number of sectors with elements of a strong sector (clause 45) (PR2), Number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood education and care service providers (Outcome03)
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Social Services
Resourcing:
Around $30 million per year from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027 for around 100 HIPPY sites across Australia.
Delivery timeframe:
The Stronger ACCOs, Stronger Families Project will finish on 30 June 2024. The grant agreement with BSL finishes on 30 June 2027.
Agency:
Department of Education
Department of Social Services
National Indigenous Australians Agency