Data collection and reporting (QDC)
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Quarterly Data Collection
The Quarterly Data Collection (QDC) Information System aims to streamline current data reporting requirements and to eliminate the duplication of data collection that is occurring across various Department of Human Services (DHS) programs. The QDC will combine the various data collection processes into a single data information system that will fulfil DHS' reporting requirements for both State and Federal governments.
Background
DHS is a partner to the Commonwealth and State/Territory Disability Agreement (CSTDA). As part of this agreement, the DHS Disability Services Division coordinates the Victorian collection for the National Minimum Data Set (NMDS). The requirement of this data collection has changed from a single day snapshot approach to an ongoing full year collection.
In Victoria, the redevelopment of the CSTDA-NMDS has provided the opportunity to streamline the information that agencies are required to provide to the Department under various reporting requirements. This process minimising the duplication of effort for service providers.
Currently, the data sets which apply to the QDC information system are:
- Agency Performance & Data Collection (AP&DC)
- Psychiatric Disability Support Services Data Collection (PDSS)
- Commonwealth & State/Territory Disability Agreement-National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA-NMDS)
- Home and Community Care Data Collections (HACC)
Data reporting will be carried out quarterly.
Want to know more?
For more information on QDC you can select the following:
- Frequently Asked Questions - General and Privacy.
- Useful Documents.
- QDC Tool.
Need Help?
The QDC Helpdesk is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. If you need assistance relating to the QDC Information System you can contact us:
Free call 1800 352 561
Email QDCHelp QDChelp@dhs.vic.gov.au
Fax (03) 9096 9137
PostalQDC Information System
Disability Services
GPO Box 4057
Melbourne 8060