1(a)

KLA (Indigenous viability study)

(b)

PO Box 4672, Kingston ACT 2604

(c)

$60,000

(d)

The consultant conducted research, carried out community consultations to ascertain Indigenous needs and wishes in terms of housing and housing-related services, and developed a series of housing models to investigate the financial viability of an Indigenous housing provider model.

2

The consultants delivered a draft report in February 2003, and a final report is expected to be delivered by 31 March 2003. The report can be obtained by contacting Strategic Policy and Organisational Governance, Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services.

1(a)

PRL Consultancy: Hill PDA

(b)

GPO Box 2748, Sydney NSW 2001

(c)

$13,903

(d)

Hill PDA were contracted to undertake a financial analysis of leasing verses purchasing for residential property in the ACT. This project was engaged as part of an ongoing review of the Private Rental Leasing Scheme (PRL). The draft report titled "Financial Analysis of Leasing verses Purchasing for Residential Property in the ACT"has been received by Housing Policy and Planning unit of the Department.

2

No - the final draft is currently being considered by the Department.

1(a)

NATSEM (CSHA options modelling)

(b)

University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2601

(c)

$30,137

(d)

Modelling of CSHA funding options

2

No written report - modelling results. Confidential to Government.

1(a)

Tania Parkes Consulting

(b)

51 Denny Street, Latham ACT 2615

(c)

$8,580

(d)

Consultation for the development of boarding house programs in Chapman and Gungahlin.

2

No.