Performance reporting

Part three

Output Group 4.4

Community partnerships and delivery

Output Group 4.4 contributes to Outcome 4 by promoting community self-reliance and encouraging social participation and inclusion in the local community by individuals, families, business and government.

Under Output Group 4.4, policies and projects are developed that enhance social integration in Australian communities. Programs and activities are funded to develop the capacity of communities in areas of greatest need to identify and resolve local issues, explore opportunities, and build greater economic self-reliance, strength and resilience. People are supported and encouraged to participate in their community, including through formal volunteering. Partnerships are fostered between business, community groups and governments to address community issues and encourage philanthropy.

Components of Output Group 4.4

Community engagement
Innovation and Investment Fund
Reconnecting People Assistance Package

Community engagement

This administered item seeks to improve outcomes for individuals and families in disadvantaged communities by supporting volunteering, funding case and place-based support, strengthening ties between business and the community and helping community organisations to function more effectively.


Percentage of individuals/families assisted to participate in a civic or community activity
Estimate	95%	No variance. The data was captured through the reporting requirements of each funded project. The majority of projects that are funded encourage community/social participation through encouraging volunteering.
Actual	95%
Percentage of projects (Local Answers and Volunteer Grants Program) by geographical location (state/territory)
Estimate	NSW: 25–30% Vic: 20–25% Qld: 15–20% SA: 5–10% WA: 5–10% Tas: 0–5% NT: 0–5% ACT: 0–5%	NSW—The variance is +1%. The variance is due to the increased proportion of applications in the state. Vic—The variance is +5%. The variance is due to the increased proportion of applications in the state. Qld—No variance. SA—No variance. WA—No variance. Tas—No variance. NT—No variance. ACT—No variance. The actual result is the same as the estimate published in the 2008–09 FaHCSIA Portfolio Budget Statements in most states except NSW and Vic due to the increased proportion of applications.
Actual	NSW: 31% Vic: 30% Qld: 18% SA: 6% WA: 10% Tas: 3% NT: 1% ACT: 1%
Percentage of individuals/families (Local Answers and Volunteer Grants Program) from Indigenous, CALD backgrounds or with disability
Estimate	5% Indigenous—Local Answers 1.7%—Volunteer Management Program 24.2% CALD—Volunteer Management Program 5.8% people with disability—Volunteer Management Program	The variance is +12.73%. The variance is due to the success of organisations in targeting Indigenous participants. The variance is –1.3%. The data on target groups is reliant on self-identification and therefore subject to variation. The variance is –17.4%. The data on target groups is reliant on self-identification and therefore subject to variation. The variance is –4.4%. The data on target groups is reliant on self-identification and therefore subject to variation.
Actual	17.73% Indigenous—Local Answers 0.4%—Volunteer Management Program 6.8% CALD—Volunteer Management Program 1.4% people with disability—Volunteer Management Program
Number of individuals/families assisted
Estimate	347,000	The variance is +109,339. The variance is due to an increase in the number of funded projects, combined with increased volunteering activities and a focus on projects that better target whole-of-community activities.
Actual	456,339
Number of funded projects
Estimate	7,350	The variance is +333. The variance is due to a greater number of projects being funded than anticipated.
Actual	7,683

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Innovation and Investment Fund

The Innovation and Investment Fund is an initiative under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) V Agreement. The fund, which is a collaborative venture between the Government and state and territory governments, aims to progress and strengthen the strategic priorities of the SAAP V Agreement through the funding of innovative and best practice service delivery models.

Reconnecting People Assistance Package

The Reconnecting People Assistance Package (RPAP) is available to eligible individuals who have been adversely affected as a direct result of their inappropriate immigration detention within Australia. The package helps individuals re-establish their lives and reconnect with their families and communities.

Those eligible under the package may be offered a single service, or a combination of services, based on their circumstances. Assistance can include case management support from a Centrelink social worker, reasonable out-of-pocket medical expenses, personal financial assistance, and assistance with travel to their preferred residential location.


Number of calls to RPAP hotline answered and resolved
Estimate	100%	No variance. All calls were usually resolved during the initial contact.
Actual	100%
Eligible individuals assisted
Estimate	100%	No variance.
Actual	100%	No variance.

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