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- Part 1 Executive Summary
- Part 2 Performance reporting
- Part 3 Corporate governance and accountability
- Part 4 Appendices
- Part 5 Financial Management
Annual Report 2007–2008
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Annual Report 2007–2008
Annual Report 2007–2008 » Chapter 8: Outcome 4 » Output Group 4.3
Administered items:
Departmental outputs:
Australian Government lifetime rehabilitative assistance is available to people injured in, or affected by, the 2002 and 2005 Bali bombings. FaHCSIA administers the rehabilitation element of the Bali assistance program. This encompasses out of pocket expenses for modifications to home, vehicle and work places for people who require assistance to return to work or live more independently, as well as home and community care support.
The Government provided ex‑gratia assistance to individuals and families directly affected by the 2002 and 2005 Bali bombings to attend commemoration services in Bali.
| Estimate | $0.510m |
|---|---|
| Actual | $0.027m |
| Estimate | 5 | The variance is +8. This is due to the fact that the program is demand‑driven and client numbers are not able to be anticipated. Note: Savings of $1 million were agreed during the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements process and which are published in the 2008–09 FaHCSIA Portfolio Budget Statements. |
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| Actual | 13 |
The Government set up the Australian Government Disaster Assist website to provide individuals and families with better access to information about recovery assistance following disasters or critical incidents. The website includes up-to-date public information messages, relevant free‑call numbers, information on Government assistance packages offered and links to other relevant websites and information.
| Estimate | 15,000 | The variance is 9,189. Visits to the website are demand-driven and fluctuate depending on number of disasters. |
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| Actual | 24,189 |
| Estimate | $47.299m |
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| Actual | $39.068m |
* This indicator was taken from the 2007–08 FaHCSIA Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements
| Actual | 100% |
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| Estimate | Nil | The variance is +32,148. The AGDRP is activated in the event of unpredicted disaster, therefore it is not possible to estimate numbers assisted. |
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| Actual | 32,148 |
* These indicators were published as one indicator in the 2007–08 FaHCSIA Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements. The previous indicator has been updated to two indicators to provide for better reporting of the measure.
| Estimate | $3.524m |
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| Actual | $3.449m |
| Estimate | 100% | Actual result was the same as the estimate indicated in the 2007–08 FaHCSIA Portfolio Budget Statements. |
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| Actual | 100% |
| Estimate | 100% | Actual result was the same as the estimate indicated in the 2007–08 FaHCSIA Portfolio Budget Statements. This research was of a high standard and contributed effectively to policy understanding and development. |
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| Actual | 100% |
| Estimate | 100% | Ministers and their offices did not provide feedback on individual output groups but did provide feedback on departmental performance as a whole. Further information on ministerial and parliamentary services can be found in Part 3 of this report. |
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| Estimate | 0 | The variance is +1. While the evaluation conducted was not reflected in the 2007–08 FaHCSIA Portfolio Budget Statements, it was planned and therefore the estimate of 0 was incorrect. |
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| Actual | 1 |
| Estimate | 40 items of ministerial correspondence 40 submissions and briefings |
Detailed information on actual results for this indicator can be found in Part 3 of this report. |
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Ex‑gratia financial assistance was provided for the non‑medical costs associated with the medical treatment of the President of East Timor, who was evacuated to Australia on 11 February 2008.
| Estimate | $0.075m |
|---|---|
| Actual | $0.042m |
In June 2006, an assistance package was agreed upon which would provide medical assistance and support to 15 East Timorese nationals and their close family members, who were medically evacuated to Australia following civil unrest in May 2006. FaHCSIA provided assistance with accommodation, travel, living expenses and social worker support while medical evacuees continued to receive treatment in Australia. Medical evacuees continued receiving assistance in 2007–08. Ten people received assistance in 2007–08.
| Estimate | $0.023m |
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| Actual | $0.051m |
On 24 January 2008, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) was activated to assist people adversely affected as a direct result of the storms and associated flooding that began on 13 January 2008 in the Mackay and Whitsunday regions and continued on to affect other areas of Queensland. Some 794 claims have been granted, totalling $915,400.
On 16 February 2008, the ADGRP was activated to assist people adversely affected as a direct result of the flooding that began on 14 February 2008. The flooding was generated from the monsoonal trough over the coast of Central Queensland, affecting the Mackay region and continuing on to affect other areas of Queensland. Some 8,312 claims have been granted, totalling $9,483,400.
| Estimate | $16.2m |
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| Actual | $10.4m |
| Estimate | $18.984m |
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| Actual | $18.582m |
| Estimate | 100% | The actual result was the same as the estimate indicated in the 2007–08 FaHCSIA Portfolio Budget Statements. |
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| Actual | 100% |