House of Assembly Fifty-Third Parliament, Second Session (53-2) 53 2 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Answers to Questions Transforming Health Transforming Health In reply to Ms CHAPMAN House of Assembly Bragg Deputy Leader of the Opposition Transforming Health In reply to Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (25 March 2015). The Hon. J.J. SNELLING House of Assembly Playford Minister for Health Minister for the Arts Minister for Health Industries Transforming Health The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries): 1.	It is estimated that around $4.5 million GST exclusive had been spent as of 31 March, 2015. This figure is expected to reach the budgeted $6.4 million once all invoices are received and paid. 2.	The $6.4 million funding allocated to Transforming Health in the Mid-Year Budget Review was for the development of a plan for a sustainable health system, including a full business case, and community consultation. In addition, $2.4 million GST exclusive was subsequently approved for additional resources, to support the initial implementation of the Transforming Health program, in particular to commence productivity improvements in the health system to prepare for winter demand including improvements to mental health patient flows. 3.	As at 31 March, 2015, included in the total project expenditure, $645,000 (GST exclusive) was paid for advertising and promotion. 4.	At the Mid-Year Budget Review, the funding allocated for material and production costs associated with stakeholder engagement, including advertising, was $735,000 (GST exclusive). 5.	SA Health has not spent any money on opinion polling.