News & Events
Posted 06 Apr 2022 by Anna Mariana
To help researchers access linked administrative data, the PHRN has developed a video and four infographics to promote a better understanding of the application, governance, ethics and linkage process to maximise the potential that linked data has for research.
Keep an eye out for the accompanying…Continue reading about The Population Health Research Network (PHRN) officially launches the ‘Let’s Navigate Data Linkage’ Campaign
Posted 18 Dec 2020 by Anna Mariana
The Population Health Research Network (PHRN) is developing a project that aims to develop consistent information resources and communications materials that can be used and adapted by all Australian data linkage units and the PHRN Program Office. These resources and materials will support…Continue reading about PHRN data linkage and communication survey
Posted 09 Jan 2020 by
The CHeReL website will have two short outages
January 14th between 9:00 am and 11:00 am
January 16th between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm
Posted 19 Apr 2018 by
Data Linkage Delivery Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Lvl 4
The Data Linkage Delivery Manager manages a rapidly growing program of data linkage to support Integrated Care, Social Impact Investment, the National Disability Insurance Scheme and…Continue reading about Position Vacant - Data Linkage Delivery Manager
Posted 08 Mar 2018 by
The CheReL is looking for a Reserach Project Manager
See the advertisement
Posted 23 Jan 2017 by
Nominations Are Invited For the Position of Chairperson to the NSW Population & Health Services Research Ethics Committee
The Board of the Cancer Institute NSW invite nominations for the position of Chairperson to the NSW Population & Health Services Research Ethics Committee. The Committee…Continue reading about Nominations Are Invited For the Position of Chairperson to the NSW Population & Health Services Research Ethics Committee
Posted 20 Dec 2016 by
The CHeReL has updated the format and contents of all variable lists. This is to help streamline data request and release processes
Please contact the CHeReL if you have any problems downloading or completing the variable lists
Posted 12 Oct 2016 by
The next Health Data Linkage Special Interest Group meeting will be held on Wednesday the 12th of October at the NSW Ministry of Health, North Sydney.
The theme of the meeting will be linking health data to crime and addiction datasets from both a researcher and data custodian perspective. We will…Continue reading about Data Linkage Special Interest Group Meeting
Posted 23 May 2016 by
Monday 30th May
The CHeReL and The Centre for Data Linkage, Curtin University are holding a small workshop on Case Control Studies. This workshop aims to improve the outcomes for all researchers using linked data for a case control study.
As part of this workshop there will be a researcher feedback…Continue reading about Case Control Workshop
Posted 18 May 2016 by Victoria
June 20-24, The Univeristy of Sydney
This 5-day short course introduces the topic of the analysis of linked data at an introductory to intermediate level and provides participants with a theoretical grounding as well as hands-on practical experience with de-identified linked NSW data files. CHeReL…Continue reading about Introductory Analysis to Linked Data - short Course
Posted 11 May 2016 by Jess Hehir
The Population & Health Services Research Ethics Committee is seeking new members.
Click here to view the Expression of Interest.
Posted 02 Mar 2016 by Vic Pye
The CHeReL is looking for a Principal Data Integration Manager.
See the advertisement.
Posted 16 Sep 2015 by Jess
16-20 November 2015
at: Edward Ford Building, Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney
This 5-day course introduces the topic of the analysis of linked data at an introductory to intermediate level. It acquaints health services researchers, clinical practitioners and managers with the…Continue reading about Introductory Analysis of Linked Data - a short course
Posted 02 Jul 2015 by Jess
Good news for NSW researchers! The NSW PHSREC no longer requires paper copies of ethics applications. Details can be found here.
Posted 09 Jun 2015 by Jess
The Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) currently has a vacancy for a Research Project Manager.
The successful applicant will manage service provision to researchers conducting population health and human services research using the CHeReL’s record linkage services.
Applications should be…Continue reading about Position Vacant
Posted 17 Mar 2015 by Jess
Click to view the meeting agenda
Topics include: Linkage of Commonwealth and state datasets - the potential, required processes and progress.
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) and health data linkage research - an overview of the AH&MRC ethics committee principles,…Continue reading about May meeting of the Health Data Linkage Special Interest Group
Posted 25 Jun 2014 by Jess
Places are currently available for the the short course
on 'Introductory Analysis of Linked Data' to be held at the
University of Sydney. The course runs from 17-21 November 2014. For
more information contact sph.enquiries@sydney.edu.au.
Posted 08 May 2014 by Jess
23-27 June 2014
at: Edward Ford Building, Sydney School of Public Health, The
University of Sydney
This 5-day course introduces the topic of the analysis of linked
data at an introductory to intermediate level. It acquaints health
services researchers, clinical practitioners and managers with the…Continue reading about Introductory Analysis of Linked Data - a short course
Posted 17 Mar 2014 by Jess
The Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) currently has a
vacancy for a Data Manager.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the management
of databases and linkage of records from multiple sources, and
providing technical support services to the Centre.
Applications should be…Continue reading about Job vacancy for Data Manager
Posted 19 Nov 2013 by Jess
In this course, students will learn about the geographic nature
of population and public health; how geographic data are
incorporated into health research; key considerations in spatial
analysis; and the applications of Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) to health research and population and…Continue reading about Online course in Population Health & Geographic Information Systems - enrol now for January 2014
Posted 22 Oct 2013 by Jess
18-22 November 2013 at the University of
Sydney
This 5-day course introduces the topic of the analysis of linked
data. It acquaints health services researchers, clinical
practitioners and managers with the theory and skills needed to
analyse linked health data. The modular structure of the course…Continue reading about Professional Development Course - Introductory Analysis of Linked Data
Posted 05 Sep 2013 by Jess
As part of the 2013-14 Budget, the Australian Government
recently announced additional funding for the renewal of the
National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
The renewed NCRIS will provide $185.9 million from 2013-14 to
2014-15 to secure Australian researchers' access to…Continue reading about Australian Government announces the renewal of NCRIS funding
Posted 24 Jul 2013 by Jess
Building on the success of the 2012 Perth conference, PopData
BC have announced the date for the 2nd International Health
Data Linkage Conference: Data Linkage for Better Public
Policy. The conference will be held
in Vancouver, BC, Canada on 28-30 April
2014.
Posted 24 Jul 2013 by Jess
Research collaborators, partners, supporters and others with an
interest in the 45 & Up Study are invited by the Sax
Institute to save the date for their 10th Annual 45 and Up
Study Collaborators' Meeting, to be held in Sydney on 11
October 2013.
This annual meeting is an…Continue reading about 10th Annual 45 & Up Study Collaborators' Meeting
Posted 28 Jun 2013 by Jess
The CHeReL has transferred to the NSW Ministry of Health to
enable strategic alignment with the NSW Health and Medical Research
Strategy and the Minister of Health and Minister for Medical
Research's Bioinformatics Framework.
Record linkage services are unaffected by the move, but please
note our…Continue reading about The CHeReL has moved
Posted 26 Jun 2013 by Jess
The Sax Institute's SURE Team will be hosting the next meeting
of the 'Health Data Linkage Interest Group' at the Aerial Function
Centre at UTS, Sydney on Wednesday 24 July 2013. The theme of the
meeting will be 'Maximising the use of non-MLK datasets for health
research' with presentations…Continue reading about Agenda for the next SURE meeting in July
Posted 07 Jun 2013 by Kate
The Sax Institute SURE Team will be hosting the next meeting of
the Health Data Linkage Interest Group at the Aerial Function
Centre at UTS, Sydney on Wednesday 24 July 2013. The theme of the
meeting will be "Maximising the use of non-MLK datasets for health
research" with presentations about…Continue reading about Data linkage user group meeting
Posted 02 May 2013 by Jess
The next Secure Unified Research Environment (SURE) training
session will be held on 13 June 2013in
Sydney. This workshop has been developed to provide information on
data management, data security and legislative and ethical
requirements to support researchers accessing and using SURE and…Continue reading about Sign up for the next SURE training session
Posted 09 Apr 2013 by Jess
CSIRO, in collaboration with the Sax Institute, is currently
investigating approaches to confidentialisation of outputs from
research using linked data conducted in secure analysis laboratory
environments.
The focus of the project is on confidentialisation of research
outputs (not microdata) that…Continue reading about Complete a short survey
Posted 05 Feb 2013 by Jess
The next Secure Unified Research Environment (SURE) training
session will be held on 28 February 2013in
Sydney. This workshop has been developed to provide information on
data management, data security and legislative and ethical
requirements to support researchers accessing and using SURE…Continue reading about Next SURE training session
Posted 25 Jan 2013 by Jess
The CHeReL is seeking applications from candidates with
post-graduate qualifications in epidemiology or biostatistics
for the position of Research Project Manager to
assist researchers with accessing the CHeReL's linkage
services.
For a full position description and application form go to…Continue reading about Position Vacant
Posted 02 Nov 2012 by Jess
The CHeReL will be hosting the next meeting of the Health Data
Linkage Interest Group at Australian Technology Park,
Sydney on 26 November 2012 from 9am to 12.30pm.
For further details see our event calendar.
Posted 26 Oct 2012 by Jess
The next SURE training session will be held in Sydney on Friday
16 November 2012 on the campus of the University of Technology
Sydney.
Registration for the event is essentialand needs
to be received by Monday 12 November 2012. If you have colleagues
that you think may be interested in attending…Continue reading about Next SURE training session
Posted 24 Sep 2012 by Jess
Population Data BC in Canada, has been selected for the
next Directorship of the International Health Data Linkage Network.
This is a rotating, 2-year Directorship that will start in January
2013. As part of the Directorship's responsibilities, Population
DataBC will host the 2nd …Continue reading about PopData in Canada selected for key international health data linkage role
Posted 21 Aug 2012 by Jess
These workshops have been developed to provide information on
data management, data security and legislative and ethical
requirements to support researchers accessing and using SURE and
conducting research on linked data files. Attendance and completion
of the SURE training is required to…Continue reading about SURE training session
Posted 14 Aug 2012 by Jess
We are inviting applications for membership to the CHeReL
Community Advisory Committee. The Committee provides advice to the
CHeReL on issues of community interest in the CHeReL's
operation.
The CHeReL is specifically seeking interest from NSW residents;
please note that the position is not…Continue reading about Invitation for Membership
Posted 02 Jul 2012 by Jess
2 August 2012 at University of Technology Sydney
(UTS)
This one-day training workshop examines the particular ethical
issues raised by data linkage and research. It will provide
participants with a range of skills and knowledge that will improve
their ability and confidence to assess…Continue reading about Workshop on Ethics & Data Linkage
Posted 06 Jun 2012 by Jess
19-23 November 2012 at the University of Sydney
This 5-day course introduces the topic of the analysis of linked
data. It acquaints health services researchers, clinical
practitioners and managers with the theory and skills needed to
analyse linked health data. The modular structure of the course…Continue reading about Professional Development Course - Introductory Analysis of Linked Data
Posted 31 May 2012 by Jess
Anonymity and Research: Health Data and Biospecimen Law
in Australia
Professor D'Arcy Holman explains and critically examines health
data and biospecimen law in Australia relevant to health
research, including the development of
datalinkage systems, biobanks and other…Continue reading about New book available
Posted 30 Jan 2012 by Jess
The following online workshops are offered by the Education and
Training Unit of Population Data BC (Canada) as part of a
mandate to serve the needs of researchers, analysts and
practitioners. They have been re-designed from their
original inceptions as in-class workshops to…Continue reading about Free online workshops
Posted 17 Nov 2011 by Hilarie
Joe Cheow, a lecturer at the University of Wollongong, is
currently conducting a survey to measure impact of the Australian
Privacy Legislation on the secondary use of personal health
information to conduct health and medical research. The study
will examine the effects of the privacy laws…Continue reading about Research project survey
