AOD reporting in the ACT, explained.
A plain-English overview of the ACT's alcohol and other drug treatment data set: what it adds, who reports and how outcomes are tracked.
General information only. This guide is a plain-English overview, current as at November 2026. It is not legal, compliance or professional advice. Confirm your obligations with your funder and the current official documentation.
Where this applies: The Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
What is the ACT AODTS-MDS?
The ACT Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services Minimum Data Set (ACT AODTS-MDS) is collected by the ACT Health Directorate. It contains the national AODTS-NMDS items plus a small number of extra ACT items.
Most ACT Government-funded AOD treatment services are required to report to it. Non-government services were re-commissioned in 2024, with deeds of grant running from September 2024 to 30 June 2031.
What is involved?
- Extra ACT items. Captured on top of the national items.
- Outcomes-focused contracts. Funding is moving towards reporting on client outcomes.
- Sector surveys. Funded services take part in surveys run by the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Association ACT (ATODA), the peak body.
Where Mimaso fits
Mimaso is set up for ACT AOD reporting. Your team records casework as usual, and Mimaso produces the return, flags missing or invalid fields as they are entered and checks the whole return before it is submitted.
Book a walkthrough to see it with your own programs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ACT data set the same as the national one?
It includes all of the national items plus a few extra ACT items.
Can Mimaso handle our ACT reporting?
Yes. Mimaso covers AOD reporting in every Australian state and territory. Book a walkthrough to see it set up for your own programs.
Sources
ACT Government: ATOD Strategic Investment Plan. ATODA: specialist AOD services needs assessment analysis 2022-2025. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: AODTS state and territory data quality notes.
This guide is general information only and is not legal, compliance or professional advice. Reporting requirements change, so always check the current official documentation and your service agreement. Mimaso accepts no responsibility for any reliance placed on this guide.