The Victorian Community Support Services Minimum Data Set (VCSS MDS) collects information about consumers and services provided by organisations funded to deliver the following programs:
- Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP)
- Low-Cost Accommodation Support Programs (LCAP), including
- Community Connections Program (CCP)
- Housing Support for the Aged (HSA)
- Older Persons High Rise Support Program (OPHRP)
- Personal Alert Victoria Response Service (PAVRS)
Submission timelines
The VCSS MDS quarterly data submissions due dates are:
- Quarter 1 - July to September: due 15 October
- Quarter 2 - October to December: due 15 January
- Quarter 3 - January to March: due 15 April
- Quarter 4 - April to June: due 15 July
Submission guidelines
2026-27 submission guidelines
Coming soon
Bulletins
The VCSS MDS bulletin provides information and updates on a range of issues including data quality, data collection and submission, and changes to the data set.
The bulletin is produced on an ad hoc basis. To be added to the distribution list, please send an email request to vcss-data@health.vic.gov.au
VCSS MDS Bulletin Edition 1 - 11 February 2026
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Updated 1 July 2026
Updated