Portal improves data quality and public service delivery

Enhanced government data-sharing portal improves user experience, helping to deliver better community outcomes at a lower cost.

12 months

to transform the portal

4 developers

from the PhoenixDX team

DCJ staff can update + manage the portal themselves - no need to involve IT

Cuts down admin overhead + results in major cost savings

Enhances data accuracy + transparency to support better decision-making

Since the upgrade, InfoShare end-users have increased from 100 to nearly 400. Currently, 4 major DCJ programs use the portal and it’s anticipated that a further 5 programs will join in the year ahead.

About the organisation

NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) works with children, young people, adults, families and communities to support vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities. Many DCJ program services are delivered via non-government organisations (NGOs).

The challenge

DCJ recognised that the inability to quickly, easily and consistently gather service provider data was a critical barrier to effective program management. The department relied on manual processes such as emails and spreadsheets to collect NGO data, which was inefficient, error-prone and lacked traceability. In 2023, DCJ launched infoShare, a secure digital data-sharing portal. While a step in the right direction, program managers wishing to change online data collection forms still required IT assistance. Further, the initial system lacked some key functionality the department required, such as scheduling calendars. The department decided to evolve the portal to better meet its needs.

The solution

DCJ has partnered with PhoenixDX to upgrade infoShare, enhancing its functionality and performance. These improvements have strengthened reporting, particularly for services provided to vulnerable children and families, including victim-survivors of Domestic and Family Violence. The data collected can also be used to monitor non-government program performance, build an evidence base on which services positively impact people’s lives, and evaluate their cost-benefit.

A significant enhancement was the introduction of dynamic online forms that allow program managers to customise data entry fields without IT support. In less than 12 months, infoShare was transformed into a user-friendly data collection portal that reduces administrative burden and improves data quality.

The results

Self-managed solution allows non-technical DCJ users to configure the portal

Reduces dependency on internal IT support and external consultants

Reduces administrative burden + delivers significant cost savings

Enables consistent, streamlined NGO data collection and reporting

Allows evaluation, comparison, + accountability of NGO performance against standards

Improves data quality + visibility, ensuring data-driven, evidence-based decisions

Identifies pain points + allows programs and services to be enhanced

Enables DCJ to meet compliance obligations with the NSW Treasury better

Easily adaptable for additional DCJ programs and other government agencies

Provides NSW citizens with better outcomes and value for money.

Customer Success Stories

National regulator replaces core legacy system in months, not years

Portal improves data quality and public service delivery

Transforming patient care through the power of technology

Victoria Police streamlines traffic fine process with new mobile app

Mining export leader mitigates operational risk with a custom core system

Universal CRM allows brands to collaborate

View all case studies