DOMINO contains modular event-based data on individuals providing a longitudinal picture of the interaction of individual welfare recipients throughout their interactions with DSS payments.  These de-identified data have been designed with a focus on enduring data integration and as an asset for future research. DOMINO contains information on recipients’ demographics, benefits history, concessions, education (where available) and housing.

Collection details

Temporal coverage

From 1/7/2001 to 30/6/2016

 

Geographical coverage

National and State

 

Data availability

  • Unit records are not available
  • There are restrictions and limitations governing the availability or use of data in this holding.

Data scope

DOMINO contains modular event-based data on individuals providing a longitudinal picture of the interaction of individual welfare recipients throughout their interactions with DSS payments.  These de-identified data have been designed with a focus on enduring data integration and as an asset for future research. DOMINO contains information on recipients’ demographics, benefits history, concessions, education (where available) and housing.

Episodic structure tracking changes in individuals’ circumstances over time and interactions with Social Security Payments and DSS managed programs enables tracking of individual customers as they interact with DSS longitudinally throughout their life course

Methodology

Admin data

Metadata information and data quality statement (DQS)

Comprehensive metadata will be provided in the near future. In the meantime, please use this document as a guide for the data variables:

DOMINO variable list

 

External links and information

Data available from the Department of Social Services

Apply to access DSS data

Contact

[email protected]