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Commencement
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Parliamentary Procedure
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Bills
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Parliamentary Procedure
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Ministerial Statement
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Parliamentary Procedure
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Ministerial Statement
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Parliamentary Committees
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Question Time
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Grievance Debate
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Private Members' Statements
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Parliamentary Committees
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Bills
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Answers to Questions
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Estimates Replies
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Consultants and Contractors
In reply to Ms PRATT (Frome) (24 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services, Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well): I have been advised that for the Department of Human Services:
As at 5 August 2024, a total of $1,042,496 (GST exclusive) has been committed for expenditure on consultants and contractors in 2024-25.
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 2024-25.
| Consultancies | Method of appointment | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost |
| The University of Adelaide | Direct Negotiation | Establish a new trauma-informed case management model for Youth Justice and Exceptional Needs. | $70,000 |
| Yellow Wig Communications and Project Management | Direct Negotiation | Screening Unit Project Management and expert advice and support | $288,000 |
| Total | $358,000 | ||
Note: consultancy data has been reviewed as at 5 August 2024. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2023-24 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 2024-25.
| Contractors | Method of appointment | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost |
| 3Arc Social Pty Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Provide Strategic Research Agenda | $26,890 |
| Alcohol and Drug Foundation Incorporated | Direct Negotiation | Develop and implement the Here for the Game Pilot Program | $303,853 |
| Carers Association of SA Incorporated | Direct Negotiation | Provide Carer Support Capacity Training | $54,000 |
| DWS | Direct Negotiation | Provide ongoing support from a developer skilled in Microsoft Azure, .NET, and SQL Server for system design and development | $195,000 |
| Flinders University | Direct Negotiation | Evaluation of Aboriginal Community Partner Services Embedding Phase | $56,250 |
| Lived Experience Australia Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Provide Strategic Research Agenda | $29,865 |
| The Trustee for Two Worlds Consultancy Trust | Direct Negotiation | Provide Cultural Supervision of Aboriginal Staff | $18,638 |
| Total | $684,496 | ||
Note: contractor data has been reviewed as at 5 August 2024. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2023-24 financial statements are finalised.