Pioneers in Data Linkage
and Innovation

Improving outcomes for the Western Australian community by putting linked data at the core of decision-making and research

Our Services

We provide a range of services to facilitate access to linked data for approved purposes, including medical research and service evaluation.

Our Data

We have linked over 150 million records from 50 routinely linked datasets to create one of the most comprehensive linkage systems in the world.

Accessing Data

Linked data can be requested for ethically approved research, planning, and evaluation projects which show benefit to the lives of Western Australians.

Resources

We have a range of resources available to help you understand the linkage process, available datasets, ethical considerations and the application process.

The Data Linkage Strategy

The WA Health Data Linkage Strategy 2022-24 (the Strategy) was developed leveraging recommendations from the 2016 Review of Western Australia’s Data Linkage Capabilities and the Sustainable Health Review 2019, to reform, modernise, simplify and improve access to health data – making it easier for researchers to use data to inform research that will ultimately benefit patients and the Western Australian community.

This innovative Department of Health strategy was officially launched by the Honourable Minister Stephen Dawson on 8 May 2023 at the Science on the Swan conference, highlighting the vision of the Strategy to utilise and share linked data to enhance community outcomes by placing it at the forefront of the decision-making and research. A Media Statement was developed by the Minister’s office to mark the occasion.

For more information on the projects being undertaken as part of the Strategy, please see the Roadmap.

Support the evolving needs of linked data users

Innovate and reform linked data provision

Lead strategic projects and infrastructure development

Improve scope, affordability and value of linked data

Support research community in Western Australia

Privacy

We are committed to maintaining privacy, and have developed and deployed multiple privacy protocols to ensure best practice procedures are supported at all stages of data integration and delivery.

Security

We take data security seriously, enforcing strict procedures to assure the highest standards.

Ethics and Governance

The Department of Health WA Human Research Ethics Committee has responsibility for oversight of the use and disclosure of personal health information.

Contact Us

The ISPD Client Services team is here to help with any questions or concerns you might have. Get in touch with the ISPD Client Services team to see how we can work together.

Research Data Related Queries

Non-Research Data Related Queries

Collaborating Institutions

Government of Western Australia Department of Health
University of Western Australia
Telethon Kids Institute