Provider Pulse Survey Welcome to the Pulse Survey for service providers - a new approach to programs for families and children Step 1 of 7 14% EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.CAPTCHAI have read and agree to the Privacy Collection Notice(Required)Read the Privacy Collection Notice. Yes I have obtained all relevant consents from all other individuals whose personal information (including sensitive information) has been or may have been disclosed in this submission Yes Do you consent to the department publishing your response on DSS Engage(select one response) Yes - contains no material supplied in confidence and all details can be included in any reports to Government (including those that may be published in the public domain) Yes, in part - contains some material supplied in confidence (clearly marked as confidential) which should not be included in reports to Government (including those that may be published in the public domain) No - is entirely confidential and should not be included entirely in any reports to Government (including those that may be published in the public domain) Vision and Outcomes The new single national program would be guided by an overarching vision. The new program would fund activity which contribute to 2 outcomes. Do you agree with the proposed vision and outcomes?Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeNeutralSomewhat agreeStrongly agreeVision: All children and young people are supported by strong families who have the skills and confidence to nurture themOutcome 1: Parents and caregivers are empowered to raise healthy, resilient childrenOutcome 2: Children are supported to grow into healthy, resilient adultsDo you think there would be a more appropriate outcome/s for the single national program? Yes No What is it?(maximum 100 words/500 characters) A single national program with 3 streams The Discussion Paper proposes combining the 5 programs to make a single national program with 3 streams. The 3 streams reflect the department’s key areas of focus to support providers to deliver better outcomes for families, children and young people.Do you agree with the proposed vision and outcomes?Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeNeutralSomewhat agreeStrongly agreeTo what extent do you agree that a new single national program will lead to better outcomes for the families that your organisation supports?Are there any services or supports your organisation provides, or that you consider are important for families and children, that are not reflected in the 3 streams? Yes No What is missing?(maximum 100 words/500 characters) Prioritising what matters Under the new single national program, the 4 proposed priorities are: Improving family wellbeing Connected, co-located and integrated services Services informed by, and responding to, community need Improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Which of the priorities best match the needs or priorities of your services?(select one answer) Improving family wellbeing Connected, co-located and integrated services Services informed by, and responding to, community need Improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families Are there any other priorities that you believe are important to be included as part of the new program? Yes No What are they?(maximum 100 words/500 characters) Streamlined reporting arrangements Under a single national program, the following grant and outcomes reporting arrangements would apply: Grant agreements would be streamlined and standardised Where a single provider is funded to deliver multiple services under their funding agreement, they will hold only one grant agreement with the department, with one set of reporting requirements All providers offering direct, client-facing services will need to report outcomes through the Data Exchange (DEX) Focus on capturing qualitative data and information. Do you agree that these reporting arrangements will make reporting easier and more efficient for your organisation?Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeNeutralSomewhat agreeStrongly agreeStreamlined and standardised grant agreementsProviders of multiple services will hold one grant agreement with one set of reporting requirementsMandatory outcomes reporting for client facing servicesFocus on capturing qualitative data and information to show the real impact of services on children and familiesDo you have any concerns for your organisation in moving to the new reporting requirements? Yes No What are those concerns?(maximum 300 words/1500 characters)Can you think of any measures we can put in place to mitigate your concerns?(maximum 300 words/1500 characters) Alternative ways of commissioning Is your organisation interested in a relational contracting approach?(select one answer) Very interested Somewhat interested Neutral Not interested What are the key elements you would like to see in a relational contract in practice?(maximum 200 words/1000 characters)What factors should the department consider to decide which organisations should be offered a relational contract?(maximum 200 words/1000 characters) Thank you, you’re almost doneDo you work for….?(select all that apply) A provider currently funded under one or more of the 5 programs in scope for this consultation A provider currently funded by DSS, but not receiving funding under one of the programs in scope of this consultation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation (also called ACCOs) A community sector provider not currently funded by DSS A peak-body Commonwealth, state or territory or local government agency or body Research, academic or advocacy organisation None of the above Prefer not to say Please specifyWhat is the main category of service or support you provide?(select one of the following) A national program and/or information service Prevention or early intervention services Intensive family supports None of the above Prefer not to say Please specifyWhat demographics or age groups do you provide services for?(select all that apply) 0 – 5 years old 6 – 12 years old 13 – 18 years old Parents and caregivers Other Prefer not to say Please specifyWhat state or territory does your organisation deliver services and supports in?(select all that apply) New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Australian Capital Territory Western Australia Prefer not to say Where does your organisation deliver most of their services and supports?(select one answer) Major city Regional area Remote area Very remote area Prefer not to say
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