House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
2023-09-12 Daily Xml

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Consultants and Contractors

In reply to Mr McBRIDE (MacKillop) (29 June 2023). (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:

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.