Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
ABN 68 799 811 816companyCommunity Controlled
CroydonQLD4816Outer Regional AustraliaSEIFA Decile 1
ProcurementJusticeDonationsCharityFoundationEvidenceATO3 of 7 systems
Power Score
5.0
3 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$18.8M
All sources
Contracts
$675K
10 contracts
Justice Funding
$18.2M
40 programs
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Revolving Door — 2 Influence Vectors
This entity operates across multiple influence channels simultaneously. Score: 8.0
Govt Contractor — $675K across 1 buyersReceives Funding — $18.2M
Power Profile
Procurement
$675K
1 govt buyers
Justice Funding
$18.2M
Relationships
30
Connected entities
QLD Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for QLD — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
5.1/10K
Indigenous overrep.
26x
Cost/day (detention)
$2,162
Cost/day (community)
$382
↑QLD Indigenous detention rate +45% over 4 years
↑QLD nightly detention population +19% over 3 years
Recent Policy Changes
2025-11QLD Child Rights Report 2025 published
2025-11Justice Reinvestment Framework launched
$5M grants for place-based alternatives
2025-03Wacol Youth Remand Centre opens
+76 detention beds, adult-standard design
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Government Funding
| Program | Total | Grants | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Government Financial Aid — 2021-22 State Government Financial Aid | $3.3M | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| 2017/18 State Government Financial Aid | $3.0M | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2017-19 Works for Queensland | $1.4M | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program 2015/16 | $1.2M | 2 | 2015-16 – 2016-17 |
| COVID Works for Queensland — 2020-21 COVID Works for Queensland | $1.1M | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| 2016/17 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program — Palm Island Waste Disposal Facility Rehabilitation | $943K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program — Water security, quality and supply upgrades | $840K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2016/17 Natural Disaster Resilience Program — Butler bay Foreshore Rock Revetment Wall | $781K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2016/17 Works for Queensland | $780K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program — Wastewater treatment upgrades | $727K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2017-19 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program — Road resealing and rehabilitation program | $629K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Environmental Health — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health Program | $411K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| 2015/16 Community Resilience Fund — Clump Point Road Rock Revetment Wall | $299K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Works for Queensland — 2017-19 Works for Queensland | $265K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Community Safety Plans | $225K | 2 | 2022-23 – 2024-25 |
| 2016-18 Indigenous Local Government Sustainability Program — Supplemental funding for an Economic Development/Grants Manager position within Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council | $200K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2016-18 Indigenous Local Government Sustainability Program — Refurbishment of small shopping complex and ventilation improvements to fish and chip shop | $189K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work — First Start - CBOs | $165K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| 2017/18 Indigenous Economic Development Grant | $160K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Indigenous Economic Development Grant — 2021-22 Indigenous Economic Development Grant | $160K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Revenue Replacement Program — 2021-22 Revenue Replacement Program | $150K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| 2017/18 Revenue Replacement Program | $150K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program — Solid waste upgrades and rehabilitation | $146K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Bridges Renewal Program | $130K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2015/16 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program | $129K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| 2015/16 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program — Palm Island Water Treatment Plant Upgrade | $129K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Community & Youth Justice Services & Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services | $125K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| 2016-18 Indigenous Local Government Sustainability Program — Cost analysis of providing essential services to Palm Island Community | $100K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Sport & Recreation Services | $75K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Sprucing for Scenic Lookouts | $64K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work | $60K | 1 | 2022-23 – 2022-23 |
| Indigenous Regional Arts Development Fund | $44K | 2 | 2020-21 – 2020-21 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund | $32K | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program — Drinking water storage tank clean-out | $30K | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
| Public Library Grant | $20K | 1 | 2022-23 – 2022-23 |
| Public Library Grant — Indigenous Knowledge Centre Support | $17K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Sport and Recreation Services | $14K | 1 | 2008-09 – 2008-09 |
| First Five Forever — Indigenous Knowledge Centre Allocation | $6K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Public Library Grant — Indigenous Knowledge Centre Local Resources Grant | $2K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| 2016/17 Get Ready Qld | $923 | 1 | 2017-18 – 2017-18 |
Federal Contracts
| Title | Value | Buyer | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| B07695 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $157K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-04-08 |
| B07695 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $157K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-04-07 |
| B05789 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $74K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-03-07 |
| B05789 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $74K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-03-06 |
| B04268 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $71K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-02-06 |
| B04268 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $71K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-02-07 |
| B04264 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $20K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-01-29 |
| B04264 - Building Contractors and Consultants | $20K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-01-28 |
| - Building Contractors and Consultants | $15K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-06-24 |
| - Building Contractors and Consultants | $15K | DHPW_Building and Asset Services | 2019-06-23 |
ALMA Evidence-Linked Interventions
Palm Island Aboriginal Council Community Services
Wraparound SupportLocal government services delivered by Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council for Bwgcolman community. Includes housing, essential services, community infrastructure and youth facilities.
Indigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)youthfamiliesfirst_nations
Palm Island Youth and Recreation Services
PreventionCouncil-run youth recreation and engagement programs on Palm Island. Sports, cultural activities and safe spaces for young people as alternatives to anti-social behaviour.
Indigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)youthfirst_nations