The Child Development Information System (CDIS) is a computer application. It makes the delivery of healthcare more effective and efficient.
It does this by:
- improving safety and outcomes
- expediting service delivery
- maximising health care provider utilisation
- keeping costs under control, by eliminating duplicate data entry and other significant redundancies.
About the system
The system was built as part of an integrated healthcare solution. This is known as the Electronic Knowledge and Information Data System (eKIDS).
The CDIS works with both outdated and new applications. You can tailor it to fit your information requirements and workflow preferences.
The CDIS stores data within a reliable and secure centralised database.
Functionality includes:
- tracking client activity
- service and history recording
- referral workflow
- appointment and clinical availability scheduling
- clinical assessment
- treatment and review
- detailed reporting.
The CDIS has many advantages including:
- compatibility with existing technology and infrastructure
- the ability to streamline data collection
- flexible reporting
- enhances communication between key stakeholders and healthcare professionals.
This leads to outcomes that include happier and healthier families.
Login to CDIS
Login to the CDIS
CDIS Problems and Support
CDIS problems or issues can be reported by:
- telephone 1300 856 183
- email via CDIS@support.vic.gov.au (business hours Monday-Friday).
- CDIS Training environment - guidance and usage
CDIS documents – updated 2020
CDIS User update - Dec 2020CDIS Delivered hours guideCDIS Programs active list update - Dec 2020CDIS Additional assessment tools - Dec 2020CDIS reporting update - Dec 2020CDIS Enhanced MCH GuideCDIS Enhanced MCH migration guideCDIS Sleep and settling - outreach guideCDIS Workaround for group session outcomes - Dec 2020 -
MCH practice processes
New users
Getting started in Child Development Information SystemPrivacy framework for Maternal and Child Health servicesPrivacy factsheet for families using the Maternal and Child Health serviceOther resources
Practice note - creating and deactivating CDIS usersPractice note - CDIS client correspondence and Client Not PresentPractice note - group delivery from another service providerChild Development Information System - when a child becomes a parent processChild Development Information System - Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) risk factor updateChild Development Information System discharge summary processChild Development Information System consultation processCDIS transfer processChild Development Information System birth notification processChild Development Information System calendar processChild Development Information System counselling and recommended contact processesChild Development Information System groups processChild Development Information System initial group set up processChild Development Information System internal referral processChild Development Information System open change and close processChild Development Information System out-of-home care program processChild Development Information System recording KAS and/or additional consultations by telephone video link or face to faceChild Development Information System external referral processChild Development Information System process guidance for information sharing workaround 201920CDIS Client Not Present user guide July 2021 -
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1. (password required)
- Calendar overview.
- Home page.
- Duplicate tab.
- Back arrow.
- Refresh.
- CDIS HelpDesk Portal.
- Calendar icons.
- Create non-client appointment.
- Pending consultation report.
2. Search for a (password required)
- State and local search.
- How to search: name. mobile, ID, address.
- Advanced search option.
- Select client.
- If client not found.
3. Create client (password required)
- Make appointment from calendar.
- Make appointment from client screen.
4. Overview of a client (password required)
- Client summary page: Update details.
- Client consent: Victorian MCH Service.
- Client relationships: Add/Create.
- Alerts/Flags.
- History & notes.
5. (password required)
- Commencing consultations.
- Growth details and history.
- Nutrition and history.
- Family health and wellbeing.
- Assessments: KAS and additional assessments.
- Counselling: Child and family/mother reasons.
- Recommended contacts.
- Notes: Documentation.
- Outcomes: Only for Enhanced MCH Service.
- Saving consultations: Draft and save.
6. External (password required)
- Creating an external referral from within consultation.
- Creating an external referral from child history.
7. (password required)
- Did Not Attend from Calendar.
- Telephone consultation.
- Client Not Present.
- Add attachment.
- MCH CDIS processes.
- How to open a duplicate tab.
8. Birth (password required)
- Creating a new client history from Birth Notices received.
9. Offer of a home (password required)
- Birth notification visit.
- Offer of home visit.
- Pre-home visit safety assessment.
10. Create client (password required)
- State search.
- Creating new client record when client born interstate, overseas or. transferring in from non-CDIS council.
11. (password required)
- Transfer process in from a CDIs council.
- Changing internal sites.
- Open/change/close process when client moves interstate/overseas or to a non-CDIs council.
12. (password required)
- All processes required to accurately document a stillborn baby.
13. Universal Active (password required)
- Viewing active list by site for list of overdue KAS consults.
14. (password required)
- Adding new group dates.
- Manage groups to add facilitators.
- Adding clients to waitlist or directly to group.
- Documenting attendance, individual observations and group notes.
15. Enhanced Maternal and Child Health (password required)
- Referring the PCG to EMCH service.
- Assigning EMCH referral to a clinician.
- Adding children to EMCH program.
- Scheduling appointments in EMCH.
- EMCH closure.
16. Out of Home Care (password required)
- Adding clients to Out of Home Care Program through the Internal Referral.
- Accepting the Out of Home Care Internal Referral.
Reviewed 12 November 2024