Community Services Bulletin
The third stage of the commissioning cycle is design services. Service design is the process of identifying the interventions that will be put in place to address identified needs.
The third stage of the commissioning cycle is design services. Service design is the process of identifying the interventions that will be put in place to address identified needs.
We are excited to announce that the Procurement Capability Indicator (PCI) 2023-2024 is now available.
The Commissioning Toolkit is now online, with tools covering every stage of the commissioning cycle.
Shelter WA members who would like to provide feedback, recommendations and/or comments on the progress are encouraged to contact.
A panel contract is a special kind of service agreement where government agencies can appoint multiple service providers.
Financial reporting should only be required where it will provide critical information about the services.
Government agency representatives and not-for-profit service providers looking to improve their understanding of community service procurement processes, can now access online training modules that can be completed anytime.
Finance would like to thank community sector representatives, organisations and peak bodies as well as government agencies for your contribution.
In his speech the Minister for Housing; Homelessness; Local Government Hon. John Carey MLA highlighted the issue around social housing of “getting the money out the door”.
Last month the WA Government released the 2022-2023 State Budget which pledged $160.1 million in new funding.
It’s been a busy start of the year for everyone, particularly the community services sector, with WA borders opening and community restrictions continuing to change.
The Plan will work towards encompassing all services with the initial focus on priority service delivery areas.
The Department have added a number of background resources to their website, including the Homeless Service System Alignment Analysis and Road Map and the Building a Better Future – OOHC Reform Program Roadmap 2019-2023.
Shelter WA will work closely with the sector and government to co-design a clear, visible transition process over the next two years which will inform and guide the commissioning of homelessness services.
This initial ‘design lab’ will be an opportunity for the Department of Communities to provide information on each priority project area and overview ways in which we will work with you throughout this process.
The Strategy aims to improve outcomes for all Western Australians. It will ensure greater cohesion between stakeholders while enabling services to remain agile and better meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities.