PMHC MDS Documentation
User Documentation
The PMHC MDS online User Documentation provides MDS users with online guidance on how to navigate and use the MDS once they have been granted access and assigned user roles at an organisation in the MDS.
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PMHC MDS Data Specifications
The PMHC MDS Data Specification documentation site defines what data items are collected in the PMHC MDS, what file formats are accepted for upload and associated reporting requirements.
Current Version
Version |
Release date |
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14 August 2022 |
Unsupported versions
Version |
End of life date |
Notes |
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31 January 2023 |
As of 1 August 2022, the PMHC MDS accepted uploads in both the version 4 format and the version 2 format. The version 2 format was marked for end-of-life on 5 February 2023. After this date version 2 uploads were no longer accepted. |
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1 July 2020 |
As of 1 July 2019, the PMHC MDS accepted uploads in both the version 2 format and the version 1 format. (read more…) The version 1 format was marked for end-of-life on 30 June 2020. After this date version 1 uploads were no longer accepted. |
PMHC MDS Extension Data Specifications
The PMHC MDS has been extended to allow data collection for specific programs. These specifications are only to be used if your organisation is providing services under the program.
Current Extension Versions
Extension |
Version |
Release date |
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headspace |
12 August 2020 |
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The Way Back Support Service |
17 August 2020 |
Unsupported Extension Versions
Extension | Version |
End of life date |
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HeadtoHelp |
31 January 2023 |
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National Suicide Prevention Trial (NSPT) |
Version 2 |
1 November 2020 |
YES Invitation Data Specification
This data specification is to be used to send invitations to complete a YES-PHN survey to clients who have completed an episode of care in the PMHC MDS within a specified time period.
Current Version
Version |
Release date |
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1 November 2021 |
Survey Specification
This data specification is to be used to upload YES PHN Survey results to and extract YES PHN Survey results from the PMHC MDS.
Current Version
Version |
Release date |
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21 March 2024 |
Meta Download format
The Data Extract tab includes a checkbox to include data from all specifications. This downloads a file that is a combination of all the extensions listed above. The resulting file cannot be uploaded. This is a download only format. It is based on the most recent version used by either the core specification or an extension.
PMHC MDS APIs
The following APIs are available to be used in conjuction with the PMHC MDS:
API |
Release date |
Description |
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15 November 2021 |
The PMHC MDS API provides a REST API for integrating bulk client management systems operations with the PMHC MDS. Currently file uploads are supported. |
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25 May 2022 |
The OMSSS REST API enables Outcome Measure integration into client management systems. |