The Victorian Integrated Non-Admitted Health (VINAH) minimum data set is the Department of Health’s non admitted data collection integrating patient-level data across many government-funded programs.
This data is used to provide equitable funding to public hospitals and support health services in their planning, policy formulation and epidemiological research.
VINAH manual
Current manual
2025-26 VINAH minimum data set manual (all sections)
Previous manual
2024-25 VINAH minimum data set manual (all sections)
2023-24 VINAH minimum data set manual (all sections)
Please email hdss.helpdesk@health.vic.gov.au to access older manuals.
See Reference files for lists of valid codes relevant to VINAH, as well as criteria and process to reduce dual reporting (AIMS-VINAH).
VINAH late data exemption form
VINAH minimum data set late data exemption (opens in a new window) (Login to HealthCollect Portal to access this form)
Inclusive collection and reporting of sex and gender data
This guidance note supports staff in Victorian health services to understand, plan and implement changes to sex and gender data reporting requirements. It provides guidance on how to collect patients’ sex and gender information respectfully and sensitively in line with the new requirements.
Publications
Non-Admitted Multidisciplinary Case Conferences - Reporting Guidelines
Post Natal Domiciliary Care - Guidelines for reporting
Non-admitted public fertility care reporting guidelines
Annual changes
Current financial year changes and proposals for changes to take effect from 1 July for the following financial year can be found at annual .
Non-Admitted Data Collection
The Non-Admitted Data Collection (NADC) is a flat file extract used in a limited number of circumstances by health services unable to report VINAH. Health services can apply for approval to temporarily report patient level activity using NADC as part of a planned transition to VINAH reporting.
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