Steps Group Australia Ltd
ABN 77 168 213 648foundationhealth
Sunshine CoastQLD4551Major Cities of AustraliaSEIFA Decile 6
ProcurementJusticeDonationsCharityFoundationEvidenceATO4 of 7 systems
Power Score
14.0
4 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$96.5M
All sources
Contracts
$86.2M
18 contracts
Justice Funding
$10.4M
29 programs
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Revolving Door — 2 Influence Vectors
This entity operates across multiple influence channels simultaneously. Score: 11.0
Govt Contractor — $86.2M across 6 buyersReceives Funding — $10.4M
Power Profile
Procurement
$86.2M
6 govt buyers
Justice Funding
$10.4M
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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Board & Governance5 current, 0 former
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Jones | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Michael Lutje | officeholder | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Carmel Crouch | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Helen Ferguson | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Shelton Wabersinke | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
Charity Details
Purposes
HealthSocial Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsEthnic GroupsDisabilityUnemployedYouth
Government Funding
| Program | Total | Grants | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERTIFICATE 3 GUARANTEE | $1.9M | 3 | 2022-23 – 2024-25 |
| Mental Health — Individual Recovery Support Program - Sunshine Coast | $1.6M | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Mental Health — Community Subacute Transition and Recovery Service | $1.3M | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Accommodation and Respite | $1.3M | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Disability Assistance Package | $595K | 5 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work — Community Work Skills | $564K | 2 | 2020-21 – 2024-25 |
| Disability Funding (DGEN) | $433K | 3 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work — Get Set for Work | $414K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work | $397K | 2 | 2022-23 – 2022-23 |
| SKILLING QUEENSLANDERS FOR WORK — COMMUNITY WORK SKILLS | $301K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Home and Community Care | $277K | 2 | 2009-10 – 2011-12 |
| Mental Health — Group Based Peer Recovery Support Program | $274K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Home & Community Care | $134K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Disability Services | $132K | 1 | 2012-13 – 2012-13 |
| Young Adults Exiting the Care of the State | $122K | 2 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Community Care | $102K | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund | $67K | 2 | 2014-15 – 2020-21 |
| Disability & Community Mental Health Services (includes MAQ) | $65K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Disability Services (including Community and Mental Health) (excluding Home and Community Care) | $63K | 1 | 2011-12 – 2011-12 |
| Disability and Community Mental Health Services and Multicultural Affairs | $59K | 1 | 2009-10 – 2009-10 |
| Sport & Recreation Services | $49K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Support for School Leavers | $49K | 2 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Disability and Community Mental Health Services | $44K | 1 | 2008-09 – 2008-09 |
| HIGHER LEVEL SKILLS | $37K | 2 | 2021-22 – 2022-23 |
| Community and Youth Justice Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services | $18K | 1 | 2008-09 – 2008-09 |
| Disability Support | $11K | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Family Support Program | $10K | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Resilience Partnership & Innovation | $7K | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Disability Sector Quality | $6K | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
Federal Contracts18 of 18 MMR-applicable ($86.2M)
| Title | Value | Buyer | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| DES-10-11092 | $43.6M | Department of Social Services | 2013-11-22 – 2018-06-29 |
| CONTRACTS-004738-0 | $19.2M | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 2010-06-30 – 2016-06-29 |
| EST-22-0008 | $11.2M | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | 2022-06-30 – 2022-08-15 |
| 4400057294 | $4.6M | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | 2023-06-30 – 2024-06-29 |
| CRN82122 | $1.8M | Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations | 2009-12-31 – 2013-12-30 |
| CRN82123 | $1.8M | Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations | 2009-12-31 – 2013-12-30 |
| ORDER_DEED-006919-0 | $1.6M | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 2013-06-30 – 2014-06-29 |
| PIP-20-0004 | $537K | Department of Education | 2019-12-22 – 2021-06-29 |
| 4400042031 | $534K | Department of Education | 2019-12-10 – 2021-06-29 |
| ESS19608391 | $300K | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | 2015-12-16 – 2017-05-16 |
| ESS62175321 | $235K | Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations | 2013-08-29 – 2015-06-29 |
| ESS63124801 | $230K | Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations | 2013-02-05 – 2014-08-03 |
| 90007475 | $188K | Department of Social Services | 2016-02-29 – 2016-08-30 |
| ESS33858671 | $171K | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | 2015-06-01 – 2016-06-29 |
| ESS555551 | $113K | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | 2014-10-13 – 2015-06-18 |
| 90013134 | $95K | Department of Social Services | 2021-02-28 – 2021-08-30 |
| 90008481 | $44K | Department of Social Services | 2017-01-19 – 2017-05-29 |
| 90007331 | $42K | Department of Social Services | 2016-02-03 – 2016-03-24 |