Access to CIMS is provided solely to authorised users.
By logging on to this application you accept the CIMS Conditions of Use and you affirm that you understand that penalties may apply for misuse of CIMS and the information it contains.
All access to the CIMS system is logged and monitored.
SHS staff can access CIMS e-learning modules available on the Homelessness NSW website.
Click the links below to access CIMS Training:
Children Presenting Alone
A recent review of SHS data shows that there are still new support periods being created with young children recorded as presenting alone for support.
An updated version of the “SHS: Linking Children to a Presenting Unit” document is available in CIMS, which provides a summary of the process for adding clients to an existing support period, as well as links to AIHW training material.
Service Coordinators can use the “List-support period characteristics” to identify support periods where young children are recorded as presenting alone - “Count in Presenting Unit” is 1. Use of the list allows a regular review of the accuracy of data entry to be conducted, noting it is impractical in most cases for incorrectly recorded support periods to be corrected.