NDSS registrants and sales datasets, related to receiving information and subsidised consumable products related to managing diabetes.

Collection details
Variables to support reporting and linkage
  • Age (Date of birth)
  • Sex/gender
  • Indigenous status
  • RA
  • SA2
  • SA3
  • SA4
  • SEIFA

Temporal coverage 

from 1/9/1987 to 30/12/2023

Geographical coverage

National

National and State

Data availability

There are restrictions and limitations governing the availability or use of other data in this holding.

Data scope 

The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is an initiative of the Australian Government that commenced in 1987 and is administered by Diabetes Australia. The NDSS aims to enhance the capacity of people with diabetes to understand and self-manage their life with diabetes, and access services, support and subsidised diabetes products.

The NDSS is the most comprehensive register of people diagnosed with type 1, type 2, gestational and other forms of diabetes in Australia.

Methodology 

Admin data

Official

External links and information 

Privacy policy – NDSS

Research and Data request policy for the NDSS

Contact

[email protected]