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The Queensland Government is committed to reducing youth crime and increasing community safety through early intervention. As part of this commitment, $65 million has been allocated across five years to fund Proven Initiatives, a program designed to support established early intervention initiatives with a proven track record of success.

Proven Initiatives is a central part of the Queensland Government’s Gold Standard Early Intervention (GSEI) program, which focuses on re-engaging youth positively in community life. It provides funding for regionally focused programs that work with youth aged 8–17 who are demonstrating early signs of criminal or anti-social behaviours.

These programs aim to:

• divert youth from crime

• increase participation in education, training, or employment

• foster community engagement and positive participation

• build connections between youth and their local communities.

In 2025, the Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support (DYJVS) will undertake a multi-stage procurement approach to service design, establishment and delivery for Proven Initiatives.

The Queensland Government is now inviting suitably qualified organisations to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) to demonstrate their proven track record in delivering successful early intervention programs that reduce youth crime.

Proven Initiatives will fund regionally focused programs that address the unique needs of youth in local communities. Examples of eligible programs:

• Mentorship and skill development: Individual or group mentoring to address pro-criminal attitudes, behaviours, and peer influences

• Education and employment readiness: Programs that help youth re-engage with school, gain vocational skills, or prepare for the workforce.

• Pro-social activities: Recreational and leisure activities that promote positive behaviours and long-term community engagement

• Family support: Initiatives that work with families to strengthen their capacity to support youth and maintain connections to positive activities.

Programs must demonstrate the capacity to deliver sustained engagement, particularly for youth who have experienced multiple service contacts without lasting change.

Documents will either be available as described in the tender description or available from the VendorPanel website at https://www.vendorpanel.com.au

Direct link to VendorPanel tender: VP471847

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If there are no documents listed in this section, please refer to Section 1 Tender Overview.

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Give yourself the best chance

Step 1 Read through the tender description in Section 1

Step 2 Review the detailed tender information in Section 3 (if any)

Step 3 Complete ALL required tender documentation

Step 4 Check for quality in ALL your tender documentation

Closes at Mon, 20 Oct 2025 at 12:00PM Brisbane, Queensland

Submit your response to Department of Youth Justice.

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