Secure Care Facilities for Youth
Construction of secure care facilities promised by the Northern Territory Government’s funding commitment in 2009 of $13.9 million capital and $11.4 million operational, is well underway. The services, to benefit young people with complex needs and adults with a cognitive disability, will start to become operational in 2012. Construction of the Darwin Stabilisation and Assessment Facility has recently been completed and recruitment for this service has commenced.
The Central Australia Stabilisation and Assessment Service remains under construction. Building of the group homes is also on track and it is envisaged they too will open their doors in mid 2012, boosting the number of care services DCF provides.
Consultations are being held with organisations including SAFE NT, AMSANT, NT National Disability Service, NTCOSS, NT Shelter and NT Mental Health Coalition to gain views about establishing the service model and development and as a way to engage the sector.
The Secure Care website offers information about the service system ranging from frequently asked questions through to the plans of the facilities and DCF is continuing to update the site with new information as it comes to hand.
For more information, please contact Kenneth Rand, kenneth.rand@nt.gov.au, or visit the Secure Care website:
http://health.nt.gov.au/Secure_Care_Facilities_and_Services/
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