House of Assembly Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Estimates Replies Consultants and Contractors Consultants and Contractors In reply to Mr McBRIDE House of Assembly MacKillop Consultants and Contractors In reply to Mr McBRIDE (MacKillop) (29 June 2023). (Estimates Committee B) The Hon. N.F. COOK House of Assembly Hurtle Vale Minister for Human Services Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well Consultants and Contractors The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services): I have been advised that for the Department of Human Services: As at 27 July 2023, the estimated total cost for engagement of consultants and contractors in 2023-24 is $430,588. 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 2023-24. Consultancies Method of appointment Purpose Total Estimated Cost Richard Dennis Direct Negotiation Review the South Australian Disability Inclusion Act 2018 $41,600 Total $41,600 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 2023-24. Contractors Method of appointment Purpose Total Estimated Cost Alcohol and Drug Foundation Incorporated Direct Negotiation Develop and implement the Here for the Game Pilot Program $303,853 Parenting Research Centre Inc. Open Market Evaluate the Aboriginal Families in Western Adelaide Intensive Family Support Pilot Program $15,135 Satalyst Pty Ltd * Direct Negotiation Technical and system support for the Family Safety Portal $20,000 Yellow Wig Communications and Project Management Pty Ltd (*) Direct Negotiation Develop project plan and review screening system $50,000 Total $388,988 (*) Where the contract does not specify the 2023-24 estimated cost, the total contract value has been included above.