❓ This parliamentary question seeks information on Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) operating in Western Australia, including their names and funding from the Disability Services Commission. The answer clarifies funding mechanisms and government support for WADEs through procurement policies and grants.
AnsweredQoN 1010Legislative Council
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(1) Can the Minister please advise how many Australian Disability Enterprises are operating in Western Australia? (2) What are the names of the Australian Disability Enterprises operating in Western Australia? (3) What funding is provided to each of these organisations by the Disability Services Commission?
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Answered
17 June 2014
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
70 days
(1) Seven.
(2) Paraquad Industries
Goodwill Engineering
Activ
Good Samaritan Industries
Workpower
Westcare
Intework
(3) The Disability Services Commission does not provide funding to the Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADES).
The Western Australian State Government, however, recognises the value of meaningful employment to all people, particularly those with a disability, and it was for this reason that the Premier announced a change to Western Australian Government procurement policy in late 2009, enabling Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADEs) to obtain Government contracts without the need to go to tender, on the proviso that the standard criteria of fair value and quality standards were met.
To further increase the growth in Government contracts for WADEs, a grant of $457,000 over four years was established to fund the position of an Executive Officer to progress the WADE employment initiative. This position is hosted by Good Samaritan Industries (GSI) but represents all WADEs. The grant is administered by the Disability Services Commission.
The position liaises with WADEs, Government (State and Local) and the private sector to maximise opportunities for increasing the availability of Government and private sector work to WADEs; thereby improving the amount and quality of work available to people with disability.
The Department of Finance promotes the WADE initiative through a specific section on its website. State Government agencies are encouraged to contact the ADE Procurement team for information and assistance.
(2) Paraquad Industries
Goodwill Engineering
Activ
Good Samaritan Industries
Workpower
Westcare
Intework
(3) The Disability Services Commission does not provide funding to the Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADES).
The Western Australian State Government, however, recognises the value of meaningful employment to all people, particularly those with a disability, and it was for this reason that the Premier announced a change to Western Australian Government procurement policy in late 2009, enabling Western Australian Disability Enterprises (WADEs) to obtain Government contracts without the need to go to tender, on the proviso that the standard criteria of fair value and quality standards were met.
To further increase the growth in Government contracts for WADEs, a grant of $457,000 over four years was established to fund the position of an Executive Officer to progress the WADE employment initiative. This position is hosted by Good Samaritan Industries (GSI) but represents all WADEs. The grant is administered by the Disability Services Commission.
The position liaises with WADEs, Government (State and Local) and the private sector to maximise opportunities for increasing the availability of Government and private sector work to WADEs; thereby improving the amount and quality of work available to people with disability.
The Department of Finance promotes the WADE initiative through a specific section on its website. State Government agencies are encouraged to contact the ADE Procurement team for information and assistance.
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