what we do

NADAbase

NADAbase is a comprehensive system for client data collection and reporting, including outcomes data. NADA provides the database free to members for the National Minimum Data Set and NSW Minimum Data Set for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services (N/MDS) and Client Outcomes Measurement System (COMS).

Who collects the data? All NADAbase data is collected by staff from our NGO member services. Our members use NADAbase data for recording client data, quality improvement, evaluation, research and much more.

What is the data used for? In addition to supporting our NGO members with their NADAbase data, NADA also submits NADAbase data to funding bodies on behalf of its members. NADA also uses data from NADAbase to conduct work in line our strategic priorities to benefit our membership as a whole.

Interactive data

The below data visualisations show NADAbase data collected during the 2020-2021 AODTS N/MDS reporting cycle. In some cases, data from the 2018-19 and 2019-20 reporting cycles are included for comparison purposes.

What's new

Updates to Gender and Sexuality questions
The standard for questions regarding Sex/Gender and Sexuality have been updated in 2020 (link here). NADA continues to be guided by the ABS in regard to best practice for data collection and has made the changes in NADAbase. Learn more.

 

Security enhancements in NADAbase
NADA considers effective data management a priority and has sought to support NADA members to engage with ethical collection and reporting of data from clients and consumers. In adherence to NADA’s data management plan and privacy policy, NADA will roll out new security features in NADAbase. Learn more.

Data entry during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery of services to clients for many not-for-profit organisations. It is important to document these changes in the NSW DATS collection.

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NADA proudly acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the custodians of the land on which our office stands. We extend this acknowledgement to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

NADA has award level accreditation under the Australian Services Excellence Standards (ASES) a quality framework certified by Quality Innovation and Performance (QIP).

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