National Aged Care Data Clearinghouse: User guide
Author:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Released:
29 May 2026
Topic:
Cat. no:
GEN 008
Summary
The National Aged Care Data Clearinghouse (NACDC) is an independent and central repository of national aged care data. This user guide introduces the NACDC for researchers and analysts wanting to use the data. It describes the scope and coverage, the collection and supply of data and how to use the data. The NACDC user guide is updated annually.
The NACDC table specifications workbook provides table descriptions and data item lists.
The 2026 releases have included:
- First release (12/02/2026) updated the NACDC user guide for data up to 2024–25 and updated the NACDC table specifications for home support, home care, (historical) aged care eligibility assessments and pathways in aged care.
- Second release (29/05/2026) updated the NACDC table specifications for aged care eligibility assessments.
