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The Department of Social Services acknowledges the traditional owners of
country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land,
water and community.

We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to Elders both past
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Good afternoon Ben Little

 

I refer to your correspondence received by the Department of Social
Services (the Department) on 10 September 2025, in which you requested
access under the Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1982 to:

 

‘a copy of the report at milestone 7. Report on disability advocacy that
is listed in the contract between the Social Deck and the Australian
Government. Contract ID: 90015605, The Delivery of the Foundational
Supports Stakeholder Consultation Strategy in the BuyICT Professional
Services and Consultancy Change order signed by DSS on 1 April 2025. 

 

The subject matter of your request more closely relates to the functions
of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and they have agreed to
accept the transfer of your request under the provisions of section 16 of
the FOI Act.

 

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will contact you directly
in relation to this matter.

 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
Freedom of Information team at the Department of Health, Disability and
Ageing at [1][email address]  or visit the FOI page of their website at
[2]Freedom of information (FOI) | Australian Government Department of
Health, Disability and Ageing for further information.

 

Regards

 

DSS FOI team

Information Law and Access

Programs and Information Legal

Department of Social Services
E: [3][Department of Social Services request email]
[4]National Relay Service

The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing
connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to
the Elders both past and present.

 

 

 

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OFFICIAL

Dear Mr Little,

I refer to your request received by the Department of Social Services
(DSS) for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(FOI Act). You have requested access to:

 

Please provide a copy of the report at milestone 7. Report on disability
advocacy that is listed in the contract between the Social Deck and the
Australian Government. Contract ID: 90015605, The Delivery of the
Foundational Supports Stakeholder Consultation Strategy in the BuyICT
Professional Services and Consultancy Change order signed by DSS on 1
April 2025.

 

I am writing to tell you that on 11 September 2025, the Department of
Health, Disability and Ageing (the department) has accepted transfer of
your request from DSS.

The reference number for your request is FOI 26-2175 Please ensure that
you quote this number in future correspondence with us concerning this
request.

Timeframes

Your request was received by DSS on 10 September 2025 and the 30-day
statutory period for processing your request commenced from the day after
that date. The department will treat your request as though we received it
the same day that DSS did. You should expect a decision from us by 10
October 2025. The period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult
third parties or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.

Other information

The department may impose a charge for the work involved in providing
access to the documents.  If this request attracts a charge you will be
notified in writing.

Unless you advise otherwise:

·         any draft and duplicate documents will be excluded from the
scope of your request, and

·         any Commonwealth employee names below Senior Executive Service
level and direct telephone numbers of all staff will be excluded from the
scope of your request under s22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act.

Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be
published online on our disclosure log
[1]www.health.gov.au/resources/foi-disclosure-log, subject to certain
exceptions. (For example, personal information will not be published where
this would be unreasonable.)

You can contact the FOI team via email at [2][email address] or by phone
on 02 6289 1666, should you have any questions.

Kind regards,

 

Jordan

FOI Administration Officer – Freedom of Information Section

Legal Advice and Legislation Branch

Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [3][email address]

PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing acknowledges First Nations
peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and
their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our
respects to them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and
present.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL

From: FOI <[Department of Social Services request email]>
Sent: Thursday, 11 September 2025 2:23 PM
To: Ben Little <[FOI #13632 email]>
Cc: FOI <[Department of Social Services request email]>
Subject: Department of Social Services - FOI LEX 54621 - Notification of
transfer to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under section
16 of the FOI Act [SEC=OFFICIAL]

 

Good afternoon Ben Little

 

I refer to your correspondence received by the Department of Social
Services (the Department) on 10 September 2025, in which you requested
access under the Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1982 to:

 

‘a copy of the report at milestone 7. Report on disability advocacy that
is listed in the contract between the Social Deck and the Australian
Government. Contract ID: 90015605, The Delivery of the Foundational
Supports Stakeholder Consultation Strategy in the BuyICT Professional
Services and Consultancy Change order signed by DSS on 1 April 2025.

 

The subject matter of your request more closely relates to the functions
of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and they have agreed to
accept the transfer of your request under the provisions of section 16 of
the FOI Act.

 

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will contact you directly
in relation to this matter.

 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
Freedom of Information team at the Department of Health, Disability and
Ageing at [4][email address] or visit the FOI page of their website at
[5]Freedom of information (FOI) | Australian Government Department of
Health, Disability and Ageing for further information.

 

Regards

 

DSS FOI team

Information Law and Access

Programs and Information Legal

Department of Social Services
E: [6][Department of Social Services request email]
[7]National Relay Service

The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing
connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to
the Elders both past and present.

 

 

 

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OFFICIAL

Good afternoon Mr Little,

 

I refer to your request of date to the Department of Health, Disability
and Ageing (department), seeking access under the Freedom of Information
Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) to the following documents:

 

Please provide a copy of the report at milestone 7. Report on disability
advocacy that is listed in the contract between the Social Deck and the
Australian Government. Contract ID: 90015605, The Delivery of the
Foundational Supports Stakeholder Consultation Strategy in the BuyICT
Professional Services and Consultancy Change order signed by DSS on 1
April 2025.

 

Notice of Third Party Consultation

 

Documents have been identified in the scope of your request which contain
information relating to third parties. It has been determined that it
would be appropriate to consult with the affected third parties under
section 27 of the FOI Act prior to a decision on access to those documents
being made.

 

Section 15(6) of the FOI Act allows the timeframe for processing your
request to be extended by 30 days to facilitate this consultation.
Accordingly, the statutory due date for your request is now 10 November
2025.

 

The department will continue processing your request and provide you with
a decision on access as soon as we are able to do so.

 

Relevant provisions

 

The FOI Act, including the provisions referred to in this email, can be
accessed from the Federal Register of Legislation website:
[1]www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A02562.

 

If you require clarification of any of the matters discussed in this email
you should contact the department’s FOI Section by email at
[2][email address].

 

Kind regards,

 

Hannah

Lawyer – Freedom of Information Section

Commercial and Information Law

 

Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [3][email address]

PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia 

 

Please note that this email and attachments may contain confidential or
legally privileged information. Please consult with the Legal Division
before disclosing any part of this email, or attachment, outside the
Department. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and
contact the sender immediately.

 

OFFICIAL

From: FOI <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 12 September 2025 8:35 AM
To: Ben Little <[FOI #13632 email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request FOI 26-2175 - Transfer of request
to Department of Health, Disability and Ageing [SEC=OFFICIAL]

 

OFFICIAL

 

Dear Mr Little,

I refer to your request received by the Department of Social Services
(DSS) for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(FOI Act). You have requested access to:

 

Please provide a copy of the report at milestone 7. Report on disability
advocacy that is listed in the contract between the Social Deck and the
Australian Government. Contract ID: 90015605, The Delivery of the
Foundational Supports Stakeholder Consultation Strategy in the BuyICT
Professional Services and Consultancy Change order signed by DSS on 1
April 2025.

 

I am writing to tell you that on 11 September 2025, the Department of
Health, Disability and Ageing (the department) has accepted transfer of
your request from DSS.

The reference number for your request is FOI 26-2175 Please ensure that
you quote this number in future correspondence with us concerning this
request.

Timeframes

Your request was received by DSS on 10 September 2025 and the 30-day
statutory period for processing your request commenced from the day after
that date. The department will treat your request as though we received it
the same day that DSS did. You should expect a decision from us by 10
October 2025. The period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult
third parties or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.

Other information

The department may impose a charge for the work involved in providing
access to the documents.  If this request attracts a charge you will be
notified in writing.

Unless you advise otherwise:

·       any draft and duplicate documents will be excluded from the scope
of your request, and

·       any Commonwealth employee names below Senior Executive Service
level and direct telephone numbers of all staff will be excluded from the
scope of your request under s22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act.

Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be
published online on our disclosure log
[4]www.health.gov.au/resources/foi-disclosure-log, subject to certain
exceptions. (For example, personal information will not be published where
this would be unreasonable.)

You can contact the FOI team via email at [5][email address] or by phone
on 02 6289 1666, should you have any questions.

Kind regards,

 

Jordan

FOI Administration Officer – Freedom of Information Section

Legal Advice and Legislation Branch

Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [6][email address]

PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing acknowledges First Nations
peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and
their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our
respects to them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and
present.

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL

From: FOI <[7][Department of Social Services request email]>
Sent: Thursday, 11 September 2025 2:23 PM
To: Ben Little <[8][FOI #13632 email]>
Cc: FOI <[9][Department of Social Services request email]>
Subject: Department of Social Services - FOI LEX 54621 - Notification of
transfer to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under section
16 of the FOI Act [SEC=OFFICIAL]

 

Good afternoon Ben Little

 

I refer to your correspondence received by the Department of Social
Services (the Department) on 10 September 2025, in which you requested
access under the Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1982 to:

 

‘a copy of the report at milestone 7. Report on disability advocacy that
is listed in the contract between the Social Deck and the Australian
Government. Contract ID: 90015605, The Delivery of the Foundational
Supports Stakeholder Consultation Strategy in the BuyICT Professional
Services and Consultancy Change order signed by DSS on 1 April 2025.

 

The subject matter of your request more closely relates to the functions
of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and they have agreed to
accept the transfer of your request under the provisions of section 16 of
the FOI Act.

 

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing will contact you directly
in relation to this matter.

 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the
Freedom of Information team at the Department of Health, Disability and
Ageing at [10][email address] or visit the FOI page of their website at
[11]Freedom of information (FOI) | Australian Government Department of
Health, Disability and Ageing for further information.

 

Regards

 

DSS FOI team

Information Law and Access

Programs and Information Legal

Department of Social Services
E: [12][Department of Social Services request email]
[13]National Relay Service

The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing
connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to
the Elders both past and present.

 

 

 

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