The Disability Services National Minimum Data Set (DS NMDS) is a national data collection undertaken by Australian States, Territories and the Commonwealth to provide a range of information about the provision of specialist disability services in Australia.
Information derived from the DS NMDS collection is available within a number of national publications including Disability Support Services (AIHW) and the Report on Government Services (Productivity Commission).
A key use of DS NMDS data within Tasmania is to assist with the development of services for people with disability.
DS NMDS Data Collection
In Tasmania, all funded disability service providers are required to provide DS NMDS data on a quarterly basis via the Tasmanian Disability Services Information System (TasDIS).
Further information regarding TasDIS can be found at the following location:
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/disability/tasdis
Key Dates for 2012-2013
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Period 1 Reporting Period: 1 July 2012 - 30 September 2012 |
Period 2 Reporting Period: 1 July 2012 - 31 December 2012 |
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Period 3 Reporting Period: 1 July 2012 - 31 March 2013 |
Period 4 Reporting Period: 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013 |
Collection materials
DS NMDS Helpdesk
For further assistance regarding the DS NMDS, please contact the DS NMDS Helpdesk.
Phone: (03) 6233-0830
Fax: (03) 6233-7360
Email: mds.disability@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Address:
Disability Services NMDS Helpdesk
Department of Health and Human Services
GPO Box 125
HOBART TAS 7001
Links
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
http://www.aihw.gov.au/disability/
Productivity Commission - Report on Government Services
http://www.pc.gov.au/gsp/reports/rogs