Chief Executive Officer Round Table

Sector Forum

Component II and the Agency Implementation Plan

Progress To Date

4 Key QuestionsComponent I15% across the board sustainability fundingAll not-for-profit organisations

Component IIFocus on what services are neededFocus on fair and appropriate price for servicesFocus on sustainabilityContracting reformsFixed amount of funding community sector $117m

4 Key Questions

1. Are we responding to the priority needs of the people with disabilities and their families ?

2. Are we investing in the best responses (service delivery models) ?

3. Have we applied the lens of the State-wide Sector Development Plan ?

4. How do we ensure a sustainable contract (pricing)?

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

Agency Implementation Plan1. Demonstrate how the services your agency purchases

align with Government direction and community need

2. Outline agency’s approach for reviewing its existing contracting arrangements to ensure that they align with the Delivering Community Services in Partnership (DCSP) Policy.

3. Summarise agency’s progress towards, and plans for, implementing the DCSP Policy and procurement reforms.

4. Consider the readiness of funded NFP community sector organisations to respond to the changing environment.

Steering Group for the Disability Sector Procurement Reforms

Sector

Representatives:

Terry Simpson

Rob Holmes

Michael Tait

Joan McKenna Kerr

Government

Representatives:

Peter Batini

Monique Williamson

Geoff Holden

Kylie Towie

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

The Challenge

Optimal price may not equal the available budget

If so, how will we manage the difference …

a) reduce service levels in those contracts affected ?

b) reduce service levels in other contracts to redirect funding ?

c) choose alternative strategies to meet needs within the available budget ?

d) a combination of the above ?

Sector CollaborationSo 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

4 Key Questions

1. Are we responding to the priority needs of the people with disabilities and their families ?

2. Are we investing in the best responses (service delivery models) ?

3. Have we applied the lens of the State-wide Sector Development Plan ?

4. How do we ensure a sustainable contract (pricing)?

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.

Outcomes Based Contracting in an Individualised Funding

environment

Opportunities and Challenges

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

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

Outcome Areas

Health and Wellbeing Learn, Grow, DevelopRelationships Community belonging

How much ?Measurement: How well ? (disability standards)

What difference ?

Contextualise the outcome/ service to the individual

Individual plan

Strategies to be adopted Independent

Audit/Evaluation

The Components of Individual Funding

Strategies

Pricing

Funding allocationamount

Evaluation and

Reporting

Individual needs

analysis

Working Group for Individual FundingAndrew 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

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.

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.

Strategy = support hours (set by DSC)Price = fixed Business Rules rate (set by DSC).Allocation = fixed until new application

Strategy = standard list + innovative solutions offered by a service providerPrice = fixed for standard items, variable for others guided by principles. Allocation = reviewed annually

Strategy = variablePrice = to achieve outcomes Allocation = reviewed annually

Current

Future ?

How quickly do we move?Do we need all the steps?

A Re-pricing Journey

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

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.

My WayMy Way

A ‘self directed supports and services’ project

Background

• National and international movement

• State government commitment

• Reflects Commission directions

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

What is it not all about!

• Not having choice – participation is voluntary

• Having to take control and responsibility for everything

• Funding

• 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)

The details … so far

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)

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.

Sector Development Plan

Plan Development – Geographical

Kelmscott

Kelmscott

Plan Development - State wide

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.