Data Quality Statement - Dataset - Victoria SES New Volunteers per Region, 2013 - 2014
Institutional Environment: Data collector(s): Victoria State Emergency Service Collection authority: Business requirements Data compiler(s): Victoria State Emergency Service Additional information: N/A Relevance: Data topic: "This dataset details the number of new volunteers who have joined the Victoria SES during the financial year, 2013 - 2014. Totals are arranged according to the Victoria SES region in which the volunteers joined. There are six regions operated by Victoria SES: Central (predominantly metropolitan), East, Mid-West, North East, North West and South West. The data used in this dataset is sourced from Victoria SES' Resource Management System (RMS)." Level of geography: This dataset includes data that covers the entire state of Victoria Key data items: Region, Male, Female, Total Numerator / denominator source: N/A Additional information: N/A Timeliness: Data collected: Daily Data available: Daily Reference period: This dataset refers to the period 1 July 2013 – 30 June 2014 Additional information: N/A Accuracy: Method of collection: This data is provided from the Unit to the relevant regional office, whereupon it is entered into Victoria SES’ Resource Management System (RMS). Data adjustments: N/A Sample size: N/A Collection size: 12 Data units Standard errors: N/A Under counts: N/A Over counts: N/A Additional information: This data does not include members who are re-joining the Victoria SES. Coherence: Consistency over time: This data is consistent over time. Consistency of jurisdictions: Jurisdictions relating to this dataset have remained consistent since data began being collected. Numerator / denominator: N/A There is a consistent time series for this data: There is a consistent time series for this data. There is not a consistent time series for this data: N/A Additional information: N/A Interpretability: Context: "Regions are based on the regional boundaries defined in the “Fairer Victoria” Policy released in 2005. Victoria SES and all Victorian State Departments with a regional presence have adopted these common regional boundaries. They also align with those of local governments. In all there are six regions within which Victoria SES operates: Central (predominantly Melbourne metropolitan), East, Mid-West, North East, North West and South West. These regional boundaries can be viewed on the Victoria SES website or by contacting Victoria State Emergency Service Headquarters on (03) 9256 9000." Other supporting information: A map of regional boundaries can be found at http://www.ses.vic.gov.au/warnings Additional information: N/A Accessibility: Unpublished data can be requested: Yes No further data is available: N/A Contact details: "Victoria State Emergency Service 168 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006 Telephone: (03) 9256 9000" Additional information: N/A