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Consultants and Contractors
In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta) (24 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)
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 15 July 2025, a total of $1,582,983 (GST exclusive) has been committed for expenditure on consultants and contractors in 2025-26.
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 2025-26.
| Consultancies | Method of appointment | Purpose | Total Estimated Cost |
| Bee Squared Consultants | Direct Negotiation | Reduce backlog, enhance case load management and establish sustainable service level improvement within the Screening Unit Assessment teams. | $37,000 |
| Yellow Wig Communications and Project Management | Direct Negotiation | Provide project management services, expert advice and support to Screening. | $166,040 |
| DWS (Contractor) | DirectNegotiation | SU requires ongoing support of a developer with significant specialist skills to support the existing operating system and projects requiring technical architecture design and development to support the worker screening reform agenda. | $209,712 |
| Total | $412,752 | ||
Note: consultancy data has been reviewed as at 15 July 2025. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2024-25 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 2025-26.
| 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. | $405,138 |
| Central Queensland University | Direct Negotiation | Conduct survey on South Australian adults’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours related to sports betting. | $87,000 |
| Clear Horizon Consulting Pty Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Undertake the final Impact Review of South Australia’s Plan for Ageing Well and the Statewide Conversations with Older South Australians project. | $20,000 |
| DWS | Direct Negotiation | Provide ongoing support from a developer skilled in Microsoft Azure, .NET and SQL Server for system design and development. | $251,949 |
| Flinders University | Direct Negotiation | Investigate how AI supports awareness, help-seeking and therapy for Australians with gambling problems. | $32,303 |
| Iwiri Aboriginal Corporation | Direct Negotiation | Support the implementation and delivery of an Aboriginal Emergency Outreach and Case Management Service. | $386,748 |
| Kimberly Wanganeen | Direct Negotiation | Facilitate workshops and conversations throughout the two-year Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and draft feedback into the Reconciliation Australia template. | $14,505 |
| Strategic Solutions Co Pty Ltd | Direct Negotiation | Evaluation of the Implementation of the Financial Wellbeing Program. | $10,000 |
| Total | $1,207,643 | ||
Note: contractor data has been reviewed as at 15 July 2025. This is still subject to audit and therefore may change once 2024-25 financial statements are finalised.