Community Data Solutions

Affordable case management solutions for the community sector

Will one customer management system meet your NGO’s full needs? How do we assess this?

Purchasing the right customer management system is a critical decision for your organisation’s future. Such systems manage key functions from accurate client confidential records through to aggregated reporting to your funders and Board. The conundrum becomes will one system meet your organisation’s needs? Or should you consider a range of products to cater for the …

New NDIS Software – Managing your NDIS Risk

The NDIS presents great opportunities yet many risks for organisations working in the disability sector over the coming years. One of the biggest challenges is upgrading your electronic data management systems so you can ensure your organisation can manage payments with the NDIS portal as we move towards the individualised funding model. Other risks include …

CDS Aged and Disability Care

CHSP & NDIS Starter Package now available

Community Data Solutions offers a cost effective CHSP & NDIS care starter package to organisations delivering aged and disability care. Our package includes the following features: Enquiry registry with basic waitlisting tools Client registry Incoming and Outgoing Referral registry CHSP and MDS case management compliant with DSS data exchange and MDS reports NDIS case management compliant with My …

Community Information Support Victoria’s Innovation Award

Yesterday Greg had the pleasure of presenting Leanne Petrides with the Community Information Support Victoria’s (CISVic) Innovation Award, which our company Community Data Solutions sponsored. Leanne’s work is delivered through Cranbourne Information and Support Service, and is truly innovative in bringing community services back into the community environs. The project delivers information, referral and advocacy …

Data Management of Commonwealth Home Support Programme brings new challenges to NFP’s

It was with some interest I learnt in October last year of the changes to Home and Community Care (or better know as HACC) funding reporting. The Commonwealth has recently introduced a new program – which is designed for over 65’s – replacing the HACC program entitled the Commonwealth Home Support Programme or CHSP. The …

DSS Data Exchange off and running in earnest

Community Data Solutions is pleased to announce we have converted over 30 of our customers over to DSS compliant CRM systems. Our organisations are now successfully reporting to DSS on all levels they choose to. Community Data Solutions has made its CRM system compliant for a very wide range of DSS DEX funded programs. The …

How important is data ownership to your organisation?

Traditionally in the community services sector, organisations have been funded to deliver services and in return required to complete Government reports, essentially self-reporting on the work they have conducted against a contract of work. Quite often in the past this reporting has been paper based, completing qualitative and quantitative fields for the relevant Government Department. …

Customer FAQ – DSS Related Questions (July 2015)

Read the answers frequently asked questions related to DSS functionality. Resources Q: Which DSS support resources are available to me? A: The DSS have a support website for the DSS Exchange Portal with support documentation. Here you can find the DSS Exchange Framework document, a high level document outlining the new approach to programme performance …

Do You Want a Better Data Management System?

Are you feeling the pressure for your community sector organisation to improve, and modernise your data management systems? Community Data Solutions are pleased to announce that we are again working in partnership with CBB the not4profit people to fund the 2014 CBB Data Start Up Grants. Multiple grants of up to $5000 will be made …

ACT Disability Service Providers: Are you Ready for the NDIS?

At the end of this year, the ACT government will withdraw from early intervention programs in Canberra, due to the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the territory. This means disability service providers registered to provide supports in the ACT must prepare for competitive environment characterised by self-directed approaches, and individualised funding. The …