1. Chief Executive Officer Round Table Sector Forum

2. Component II and the Agency Implementation Plan
Progress To Date

3. 4 Key Questions Component I
15% across the board sustainability funding
All not-for-profit organisations
Component II
Focus on what services are needed
Focus on fair and appropriate price for services
Focus on sustainability
Contracting reforms
Fixed amount of funding community sector $117m

4. 4 Key Questions
Are we responding to the priority needs of the people with disabilities and their families ?
Are we investing in the best responses (service delivery models) ?
Have we applied the lens of the State-wide Sector Development Plan ?
How do we ensure a sustainable contract (pricing)?

5. Component II Timeframe
Submit Agency Implementation Plan (draft) 30 June 2012
Submit Agency Implementation Plan (final) 30 Sept 2012
Submit Financial Request Sept 2012
Expected decision by Treasury/Cabinet December 2012
Announcement by the Premier December 2012

6. Agency Implementation Plan
Demonstrate how the services your agency purchases align with Government direction and community need
Outline agency’s approach for reviewing its existing contracting arrangements to ensure that they align with the Delivering Community Services in Partnership (DCSP) Policy.
Summarise agency’s progress towards, and plans for, implementing the DCSP Policy and procurement reforms.
Consider the readiness of funded NFP community sector organisations to respond to the changing environment.

7. Steering Group for the Disability Sector Procurement Reforms
Representatives:
Terry Simpson
Rob Holmes
Michael Tait
Joan McKenna Kerr
Government
Peter Batini
Monique Williamson
Geoff Holden
Kylie Towie

8. Steering Group Terms of Reference
Support the Policy (DCSP) principles and behaviour
Inclusive approach in procurement reforms
Discuss the issues, possible solutions and recommend.
Provide communication strategies
Guide capacity building strategies across the sector
Minimise any unintended consequences

9. Optimal price may not equal the available budget
The Challenge
Optimal price may not equal the available budget
If so, how will we manage the difference …
reduce service levels in those contracts affected ?
reduce service levels in other contracts to redirect funding ?
choose alternative strategies to meet needs within the available budget ?
a combination of the above ?

10. Sector Collaboration So far…
Consolidation of Program Outcomes to a simpler set of 4
Outcomes Based Contracting Pilot – flexible use of funds
Reviewing the Individualised Funding model
Sector Development Plan
Still ahead in 2012…
Review current processes to reduce the administration burden (red tape)
Systematic review of services; in depth consultations
My Way project
2013 onwards… sequential implementation of the changes

11. 4 Key Questions
Are we responding to the priority needs of the people with disabilities and their families ?
Are we investing in the best responses (service delivery models) ?
Have we applied the lens of the State-wide Sector Development Plan ?
How do we ensure a sustainable contract (pricing)?

12. Group discussion
What are the implications of ‘Component II and the Agency Implementation Plan’ for your organisation and for the sector?
Please prepare one or two questions for the general open forum discussion.

13. Outcomes Based Contracting in an Individualised Funding environment
Opportunities and Challenges

14. The journey Looking back Block funding Fixed program settings
Inputs – output contracts
Input – output reporting
Looking forward
Individualised funding
No programs
Individualised planning
Focus on outcomes

15. Challenges of working in an ‘outcomes’ environment
Meeting people’s needs: achieving desired outcomes and facilitating this through contracting and funding allocations
Pricing to ensure sustainable services: this includes DSC budgeting for the right services at the right price
Measuring and reporting on outcomes

16. Health and Wellbeing Learn, Grow, Develop
Outcome Areas
Health and Wellbeing Learn, Grow, Develop
Relationships Community belonging
Contextualise the outcome/ service to the individual
Individual plan
Independent
Audit/
Evaluation
Strategies to be adopted
How much ?
Measurement: How well ? (disability standards)
What difference ? 16

17. The Components of Individual Funding
Individual needs analysis
Evaluation and Reporting
Strategies
The Components of
Individual Funding
Funding allocation
amount
Pricing

18. Working Group for Individual Funding
Andrew Jefferson - People with disabilities WA
Tara Ludlow - Carer’s Association of WA
Terry Simpson - National Disability Services
Gabriela Di Perna - National Disability Services
Darren Ginnelly – WAIS / My Place
Gordon Trewern – Nulsen
Lynne Darby - Directions Family Support Association
Rob Holmes - Enable SW
Shane Mauger - Activ Foundation Inc
Sue Howard - Community Vision Inc

19. Individual Funding Principles - Draft
Maximises the achievement of people's individual outcomes.
Maximises self-determination, choice and control for people.
Fosters flexibility and innovation.
Provides equitable and transparent funding allocation processes among people and enhances social capital.
Is straight forward, understandable, manageable from a budgeting perspective.

20. Individual Funding Principles - Draft
Is responsive to differences in the capacity of individuals to be involved in the system.
Includes strong evaluation and self-improvement features that support accountability for outcomes and avoids any unnecessary reporting.
Encourages a productive working relationship between the Commission, the people it aims to support, and the disability sector organisations based on trust, collaboration, and effective and sustainable service delivery.

21. A Re-pricing Journey Strategy = variable Future ?
Price = to achieve outcomes
Allocation = reviewed annually
How quickly do we move?
Do we need all the steps?
Strategy = standard list + innovative solutions offered by a service provider
Price = fixed for standard items, variable for others guided by principles.
Allocation = reviewed annually
Current
Strategy = support hours (set by DSC)
Price = fixed Business Rules rate (set by DSC).
Allocation = fixed until new application

22. Where to from here? Wide sector collaboration
Develop an educational package for providers
Resolve issues in current individual funding model, especially:
Information and technical support for individuals/families/carers
new funding allocation system
responding to changed needs
reporting and accountability framework

23. Group discussion
What are the implications of ‘Outcomes Based Contracting in an Individualised Funding environment’ for your organisation and for the sector?
Please prepare one or two questions for the general open forum discussion.

24. A ‘self directed supports and services’ project
My Way
A ‘self directed supports and services’ project

25. Background National and international movement
State government commitment
Reflects Commission directions

26. What will it mean for people with disability?
Choice and control
Individualised, person-centered support
Community inclusion
Focus on planning, developmental and preventative approaches
Seamless, flexible funding
Decentralised decision making

27. What is it not all about!
Not having choice – participation is voluntary
Having to take control and responsibility for everything
Funding

28. The details … so far 4 project sites Broad consultation / focus groups
Implementation in partnership
The Model
My Way coordinators (govt and non govt)
Choice
Focus on planning
Ongoing support
Funding (maybe)

29. Timeline March to June - Consultation/development
June - Announce project sites
July to October - Community and sector engagement, recruitment and training
November – Commence implementation in trial sites (person by person)

30. Group discussion
What are the implications of ‘My Way’ for your organisation and for the sector?
Please prepare one or two questions for the general open forum discussion.

31. Sector Development Plan

32. Plan Development – Geographical
May
Geographical Profile (22 Areas)
July
Draft Localised Plans
Aug
Final Geographical Plans

33. Kelmscott

34. Kelmscott

35. Plan Development - State wide
June
State wide sector overview
Aug
Draft State wide Plan
Sep
Final Sector Development Plan

36. Group discussion
What are the implications of the ‘Sector Development Plan’ for your organisation and for the sector?
Please prepare one or two questions for the general open forum discussion.