State Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell MP and Federal Member for Wannon Dan Tehan MP have joined calls for an independent review into Tasty Plate’s operations, following its closure.
The MPs have arranged for advisory firm KordaMentha to conduct a pro bono review into Tasty Plate's operations pending management’s co-operation.
Ms Britnell and Mr Tehan yesterday met with Brophy Family and Youth Services CEO Francis Broekman and select members of the board to discuss the sudden closure of Tasty Plate.
Ms Britnell stated: “We endorse the call from the community for a comprehensive independent review of Tasty Plate’s operations and have coordinated a review to be conducted pro bono by KordaMentha into Tasty Plate's operations. We have asked for the full cooperation of Brophy's CEO and board to provide information to assist this review.
“During our meeting, the CEO and board reiterated their earlier comments that the decision was made due to a lack of participants and hence, NDIS support package funding. Mr Broekman made it clear that he wanted to ‘draw a line in the sand and move on’ from this situation. I do not believe that is an acceptable resolution, nor do the many community members contacting me expressing their disappointment and disbelief with Brophy’s decision".
Mr Tehan said: "An independent review will help us understand the challenges disability service providers are facing when it comes to NDIS funding arrangements.
“Participants and employees need choice. Providing training should be a key service offered to participants.
"Tasty Plate's closure has caused great anguish in the community. A review would help provide answers for the community.”
