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Program specific guidance for Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry programs
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Program specific guidance for Department of Home Affairs programs
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Program specific guidance for Department of Health and Aged Care programs
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Program specific guidance for Attorney General’s Department programs
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Program specific guidance for Outcome 4.1 – Housing and Homelessness Program
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Program specific guidance for Outcome 3.2 – National Disability Insurance Scheme Program
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Program specific guidance for Outcome 3.1 – Disability and Carers Program
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Program specific guidance for Outcome 2.1 – Families and Communities Program
Program specific guidance provides practical information for managers and front-line staff on the data expected for their program.
Bulk XML upload errors and explanations
The Bulk XML upload errors and explanations document outlines the most common errors a system user can encounter when they try to upload an XML file to the Data Exchange (DEX).
The most common errors are:
Submitted data details
The report allows organisations to view their data submissions at a more granular level. It shows data related to sessions conducted in the current and most recently closed reporting period.
Digital Identity and RAM Frequently Asked Questions
This task card discusses frequently asked questions when accessing the Data Exchange through RAM with your Digital Identity.
Community Outcomes (SCORE) Fact Sheet
This fact sheet discusses what community SCORE is and the importance of recording Community SCORE.
Information for organisations about consent
A plain English explanation of how consent works within the Data Exchange. It explains how organisations obtain client consent on behalf of DSS and if client consent is not given.
Privacy Impact Assessment Report
The purpose of this Privacy Impact Assessment is to identify the possible impacts that the DSS Data Exchange might have on the privacy of individuals.
Summary of the Privacy Impact Assessment of the Data Exchange
The Privacy Impact Assessment made seven recommendations to enhance the Department’s arrangements for protecting the privacy of personal information while operating the Data Exchange.
Data Exchange Snapshot 2021
A snapshot of the Data Exchange as of January 2021.
Information for clients about privacy
A plain English explanation of how privacy works within the Data Exchange. It explains how the Data Exchange protects a client’s personal identifying details.
The importance of data quality
Tips to help you avoid data entry errors on the Data Exchange.
Developing a benchmarking methodology for the Data Exchange
One page outlining the process for developing benchmarking in Data Exchange.
Data Exchange benchmarking report on findings
Benchmarking under the Data Exchange Framework: Discussion paper’ and the Department of Social Services’ responses to feedback.
Benchmarking under the Data Exchange Framework: Discussion Paper
Long discussion paper proposing five key principles underpinning benchmarking as part of the Data Exchange.
Service footprint
This report demonstrates outputs by outlet and region, to allow organisations to see where clients live, compared to where services are being delivered, or where staff are travelling to deliver them.
Resource planning
This report shows the intensity of services delivered in the one financial year compared to the previous year, providing an opportunity to identify trends and patterns, which in turn can facilitate effective resource planning for organis