The NCIS Unit provides support to all approved death investigators and third party researchers to equip them with knowledge and skills to best utilise the NCIS for their approved purpose.

Advanced training and support is available based on specific user needs in addition to online resources published on this website. This may include advanced search support, project specific system usage, and advanced coder training for NCIS coders in coronial courts. 

Training and support may be provided by the NCIS Unit via an online session or by email depending on the query.

 

Submit a system usage enquiry

The NCIS Unit provides support to all approved death investigators and third party researchers in using the system. User are encouraged to review the online resources and explanatory notes in the first instance. 

To submit an enquiry

Email the following details to ncis@ncis.org.au (External link):

  • details of your enquiry
  • your project number (third party researchers only).

Do not send identifying case information (such as name) in your email.

This service is available to all approved death investigators and third party researchers.

 

Request tailored training

The NCIS Unit provides standard coder training for all nominated NCIS coders from coronial courts. 

To request training

Email the following details to ncis@ncis.org.au (External link):

  • area of training required
  • number of expected participants
  • availability.

This service is available to all approved death investigators and third party researchers.

 

Submit a coding support request

The NCIS Unit provides support to all nominated NCIS coders from coronial courts. Coders are encouraged to review the NCIS Coding manual, NCIS Data dictionary and explanatory notes in the first instance. 

To submit a request

Email the following details to ncis@ncis.org.au (External link):

  • NCIS case number 
  • coding support required.

Do not send identifying case information (such as name) in your email.

This service is available to approved death investigators - coders only.

 

Request advanced coder training 

The NCIS Unit provides standard coder training for all nominated NCIS coders from coronial courts. These session are designed to increase coder knowledge and skills to an advanced or train the trainer level. 

To request advanced coder training

Email the following details to ncis@ncis.org.au (External link):

  • area of coding 
  • number of expected participants
  • availability.

This service is available to approved death investigators - coders only.