The personal information collected on this form is stored in a data Exchange IT system hosted by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS). All personal information is de-identified, which means that DSS removes information that identifies you or could be used to re-identify you (e.g. your name). This data is collected to assist with policy development, grant programs, research and evaluation.
You do not have to consent to sharing personal information with DSS. If you do not consent to us sharing personal information, it will not affect the services you receive. If you do consent to sharing personal information with DSS, you can ask for this information to be removed at any time. You can find more information about how DSS will manage your personal information in the DSS privacy policy on their website: https://www.dss.gov.au/privacy-policy