October 2002

Help for agencies on data collection

The new Quarterly Data Collection (QDC) Information System aims to minimise the duplication of effort by service providers collecting data for Department of Human Services purposes.

The QDC will combine the various Disability, Psychiatric Disability Support Services (PDSS) and Home and Community Care (HACC) data collection processes into a single data information system that will fulfil the Department’s reporting requirements for both State and Federal Governments.

The new disability data collection begins in the October–December quarter.

The Department has developed an electronic tool for the QDC to help service providers collect the data.

Expected roll-out of the QDC is the end of October.

The Department will establish a Helpdesk service to aid service providers with the QDC Information System.

• The QDC Helpdesk will be available from October 24 on free-call 1800 352 561 Monday to Friday between 9a.m. and 5p.m. or by email at QDChelp@dhs.vic.gov.au. Further information on the QDC Information System can be found at www.dhs.vic.gov.au/qdc.