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 The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER House of Assembly Morialta Consultants and Contractors In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta) (24 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A) 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, 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.