2. What is WACOSS? WACOSS is a not-for-profit, member based organisation and the peak body for the social service sector in WA. We provide policy advice and advocacy; community outreach and growth and other opportunities and services for our members…

3. DCSP Policy July 2011 What has happened so far ? State Budget May 2011Economic Audit Report October 2009Partnership Forum July 2010

4. What is the significance of Partnership Forum? Mission: To improve outcomes for all Western Australians through a genuine partnership in the policy, planning and delivery of community services in Western Australia. Partnership Forum WACOSS & other PEAKS Heads of Govt Central and Line Agencies Community Service Organisation leaders

5. What are the key objectives of this Forum? Partnership between public & NFP sectors focused on outcomes Develop sustainable funding & contracting Promote social innovationReduce the admin burdenShift to outcomes based accountability

6. What is the significance of the State Budget 2011 -2012? The 2011-12 WA State Budget delivered: 25% increase in funding spread over 4 years Fairer and more just wages for NFP employees NGHSS Indexation Policy to index payments Procurement reforms Delivering Community Services in Partnership (DCSP) Policy More collaborative relationship with government

7. What has occurred in response to the Partnership Forum ? Community Funding Working Group A reform agenda ………… To improve the outcomes on the ground for all Western Australians; including disadvantaged = Creation of a Reform Agenda for human service delivery ! Relating to the relationship Funding and contracting options Reducing Red Tape

8. What does this mean ? = Delivering Community Services in Partnership Policy

9. Who’s there to help? PEAKS in collaboration with WACOSS Resources & Tools Consultancy Training/workshops Partnership Forum Govt Agencies and FaCS Fostering Partnerships Program Training/workshops Providing guidance and direction Community Service Organisations

10. WACOSS provides Workshops to understand how to survive and thrive under the state government reforms – The Delivering Community Services in Partnership Policy A number of fact-sheets and online resources, available at ww.wacoss.org.au One to one support with expert consultants – WACOSS will cover the cost for your first two hours!

11. Upcoming events 15 th May – Kalgoorlie workshop 16 th May – Kalgoorlie CEOs and Boards Breakfast 17 th May – Mandurah CEOs and Boards Breakfast 17 th May – Mandurah workshop 23 rd May – Albany workshop 24 th May – Albany CEOs and Boards Breakfast 31 st May – Perth workshop (TBC) Port Hedland TBC – mid June 2012

12. Social Enterprise Fund WACOSS is co-hosting information sessions on this exciting new opportunity… Do you want a share of $10 million dollars recently announced by the State government? Do you want to learn more about how social enterprise could work for your organisation? These information sessions are for you!

13. Dates 2 nd May – Geraldton 3 rd May – Bunbury 8 th May – Perth 14 th May – Karratha 16 th May – Broome 17 th May – Northam 21 st May – Albany 22 nd May – Kalgoorlie 23 rd May – Carnarvon (TBC)

14. Want more information on -Social enterprise -Community services reforms? Kylie Hansen Program Manager Community Services Reforms 9420 7222