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Human Services Department
In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) ((20 June 2022).). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services): I have been advised that for the Department of Human Services:
A total of $461,895 has been committed. for expenditure on consultants and contractors in 2022-23. We are unable to estimate beyond the committed amounts. A breakdown of consultancies and contractors is provided below:
The following is a summary of external consultants that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2022-23.
| Consultancies | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost | Method of Engagement |
| Christine Dennis | Provide review services in relation to Transition to Home (T2H) Program | $22,400 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
Note: consultancy data has been reviewed as at 7 July 2022. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2022-23 financial statements are finalised.
The following is a summary of external contractors that have been engaged at a total estimated cost above $10,000, the nature of work undertaken, and the estimated cost for 2022-23.
| Contractors | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost | Method of Engagement |
| Julia Farr Association Inc | To facilitate the HFI Trust Working Group to provide recommendations on the future of the Trust | $26,835 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
| Centre for Evidence and Implementation Ltd | Delivery of Stage 4 of the Common Elements, including review of materials and development of implementation science module | $32,398 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
| Flinders University | To review current funding arrangements under the Sector Support and Advocacy Program | $58,320 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
| The University of Adelaide | Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to track progress and outcomes under the Gambling Harm Minimisation Investment Plan 2021 to 2026 | $133,837 | Request for Quotation |
| The Trustee for Gold 88 Family Trust | Undertake an audit of services provided at Transition to Home against the relevant standards set by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission | $43,200 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
| Elder, Alison Heather | Work with DHS across the whole of the evaluation to align research and data collection to the program logic and examine findings in context of the Child and Family Support System (CFSS) Reform and other related programs and priorities | $50,000 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
| Synergy IQ Pty Ltd | Supporting the Screening Unit service reform and change management | $37,905 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
| BDO Advisory (SA) Pty Ltd | Probity advisor services to assist in the Procurement process | $17,000 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
| Del Fabbro, Paul Howard | An in-depth analysis of the Gambling Help Services (GHS) Client Data | $40,000 | Direct negotiation (<$55,000) |
Note: consultancy data has been reviewed as at 7 July 2022. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2022-23 financial statements are finalised.