This procurement will establish a list of suppliers to ensure FaB Mentor services can be engaged in a timely and efficient manner.

The suppliers require a high level of business experience, knowledge of trauma informed practice and wellbeing services in their region. The suppliers need to be able to gain the trust and cooperation of the community and understand the primary production processes, as well as family and community structures of their nominated region.

The suppliers are required to have an ongoing commitment to and awareness of PIRSA programs. FaB Mentors will be available and prepared to engage with distressed people or difficult situations, however the level of work may be minimal, or intermittent and irregular.

Additionally, the Panel will include suppliers that can provide FaB Mentor services to participants in the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program (FBR) Future Drought Fund Programs - PIRSA. The Panel will include suppliers that have business planning skills so that they can review participant business plans and assist producers to connect with support as part of the FBR program.