Review and Development of the Palm Island Community Safety Plan

Overview Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council invites quotations from suitably qualified consultants to review the Palm Island Community Safety Plan 2022-2025 and prepare an updated Community Safety Plan for 2027-2031. About The current Plan was developed through community consultation and incorporates priorities relating to community safety, health and wellbeing, youth development, alcohol management, domestic and family violence, community leadership, infrastructure, employment and service coordination. Purpose Council wishes to ensure the updated Plan: Reflects current community priorities and aspirations Incorporates contemporary challenges, including youth offending, illicit drugs, family wellbeing and community safety Supports effective coordination across service providers Aligns with Alcohol Management Plan objectives and relevant Queensland Government frameworks Provides practical, measurable actions with clear accountability Objectives The objective is to deliver a contemporary, evidence-based and community-endorsed Community Safety Plan that: Identifies key community safety challenges and opportunities Reflects local voices and community priorities Strengthens partnerships between Council, community organisations, government agencies and service providers Includes measurable actions, performance indicators and implementation responsibilities Supports long-term community wellbeing and resilience Scope Stage 1: Desktop Review Review relevant documents and evidence, including: The existing Palm Island Community Safety Plan Monitoring and implementation reports Queensland community safety planning frameworks Alcohol Management Plan documentation Relevant Council strategic documents Community wellbeing and health plans Available crime, health, education and social data Relevant Queensland Government policies and reports The review must identify progress under the current Plan, emerging issues and trends, gaps in the current framework, and opportunities for future action. Stage 2: Stakeholder Engagement Develop and implement an engagement program that obtains meaningful input. Stakeholders may include: Community: Elders, Traditional Owners, youth, women, men, families, community members, people with lived experience Service providers: PICC, Community Justice Group, schools, health providers, youth services, PCYC, DFV services, mental health and wellbeing providers Government and statutory agencies: Queensland Police Service, relevant Queensland Government departments and regulators, other relevant agencies Council: Elected Members, Executive Leadership Team, relevant operational staff Stage 3: Community Safety Planning Prepare a draft Plan addressing key themes including: Youth engagement and youth offending, community safety, domestic and family violence Alcohol-related harm, illicit drug use and addiction, health and wellbeing Culture and identity, employment and economic participation, housing and environmental factors Service integration and coordination, community leadership, community resilience The draft must include strategic priorities, desired outcomes, actions, lead and supporting agencies, timeframes, performance measures and reporting arrangements. Stage 4: Finalisation Following feedback from Council and stakeholders, provide: A final professionally presented Community Safety Plan suitable for community publication, Queensland Government engagement, funding applications, and strategic planning and implementation A concise Executive Summary suitable for stakeholder distribution An Implementation Framework setting out priority actions, responsibilities, KPIs, and monitoring and reporting arrangements Information Requested Respondents must clearly outline their proposed methodology for the stakeholder engagement program. Instructions to Tenderers Submit to: governance@palmcouncil.qld.gov.au Email subject: RFQ Response - Community Safety Plan 2027-2031 Late submissions may not be considered. Respondents should retain confirmation that their submission was received. Enquiries Contact: Governance Officer Email: governance@palmcouncil.qld.gov.au Phone: (07) 4770 0200