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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 01/10/2026

@phrn.org.au Is the cost of secure data access holding back your linked data research? 📣 Applications open: Data Connect Australia + SURE Voucher Program www.dataconnectaustralia.org.au/data/voucher... 📣 Join us: Discover SURE 3.0 and the new DCA SURE Voucher Program Register: lnkd.in/g9mw8GTd

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 09/09/2026

Data Connect Australia (formerly the PHRN) is delighted to welcome Dr Monica Trujillo to our Board. Read more here www.dataconnectaustralia.org.au/about/our-te...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 21/08/2026

Data Connect Australia (formerly the PHRN) is thrilled to have received Research Australia's Digital and Data Health Innovation Award last night. Watch Data Connect Australia’s award showcase: 📽️ youtube.com/shorts/Ej-D0...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 19/08/2026

Data Connect Australia (formerly the PHRN) is pleased to launch SampleScope, our new tool which takes the guesswork out of study design. 🎥 Introducing SampleScope www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX3C... 🎥 SampleScope for Health Researchers www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOB3...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 12/08/2026

Data Connect Australia Expands Researcher Support New pricing calculators are now available for major linked data assets, the National Health Data Hub and PLIDA. 🔎 Metadata Platform: metadata.phrn.org.au?utm_click=77... 🧭 Data Access Pathways Explorer Tool: www.phrn.org.au/resources/da...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 05/08/2026

If you missed yesterday’s webinar showcasing our new Data Access Pathways Explorer Tool: 📽️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePri... If you want to join our Data Connect Australia Linked Data Research Community of Practice, please complete this : 💬 Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDT2LL8

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 31/07/2026

Help shape the National Guide on Data Linkage Governance Data Connect Australia wants feedback on the draft Guide for governing linkage of Clinical Quality Registry data to admin data (via the CROSS-Link project). 📄 Guide: lnkd.in/gp-3ppnT 📝 Survey: lnkd.in/gbrXgGra

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 17/07/2026

Scholarship Recipient Dr Eshetie presented findings at IDPLN this week on his work using linked aged care and health data to monitor the quality and safety of long-term care. #IDPLN2026 has showcased some of the most exciting and advanced initiatives in data linkage and health research.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 17/07/2026

Join us on Tuesday 28 July to learn from Dr Christian Cole how Trusted Research Environments (TREs) and SATRE are shaping the future of secure, collaborative data research across the world. @ardc.edu.au Register here: lnkd.in/g8xTmHmV

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 17/07/2026

Fantastic to see IPDLN Scholarship Recipient Dr Lachlan Dalli present on research from the #INSPIRESTROKE initiative in Rotterdam this week. Congratulations again to Dr Dalli and the other scholarship recipients on their insightful presentations. #IPDLN2026

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 15/07/2026

Great to see Dr Kate Miller chairing a session on Trusted Research Environment (TRE) governance at #IPDLN2026 in Rotterdam, one of the standout themes of the conference this year.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 15/07/2026

Fantastic few days at #IPDLN2026 in Rotterdam so far. Nearly two decades on, this is still the place where researchers, data custodians, policymakers and infrastructure providers come together to push population data science forward.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 15/07/2026

Australia's linked data landscape has grown complex and researchers have said as much. At IPDLN Rotterdam, Mikhalina Dombrovskaya presented the Data Access Pathways tool, helping researchers navigate access options with more transparency. #IPDLN2026 #IPDLN

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 15/07/2026

Australia built one of the world's most respected data linkage systems over 30 years. But heavy governance means slow data, and some studies stall before they begin. At IPDLN Rotterdam, Dr Kate Miller shared how Data Connect Australia is fixing this with tiered data access. #IPDLN2026 #IPDLN

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 14/07/2026

Early career researchers from across the globe built the tools they need at IPDLN in Rotterdam. Dr Kate Miller co-facilitated a workshop stress-testing a new International Data Access Tools Repository. #IPDLN2026

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 13/07/2026

Excited for #IPDLN2026 this week! Three of our team are presenting: Dr Kate Miller on tiered data access, Mikhalina Dombrovskaya on a new tool for navigating linked data, and Dr Felicity Flack on the CROSS-Link governance framework. Proud to contribute to the global data linkage conversation.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 10/07/2026

Join us to launch the Data Access Pathways Explorer, a free tool giving researchers tailored guidance on linked data access pathways in Australia. Live demo + Q&A. Date: Tuesday 4 August Time: 12:30pm AEST, 10:30am AWST. Register here: lnkd.in/giVAppKX

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 09/07/2026

Congratulations to IPDLN Scholarship winner Dr Georgina Lau, an early-career researcher at Monash University's School of Public Health. Her work uses linked data to explore how people with serious injuries engage with mental health services. Read more here: www.phrn.org.au/dr-georgina-...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 09/07/2026

🌍 New report: EHDS Unpacked – Global Health Data Hackathon. In May, CEO Rebecca Glauert joined global health data experts to explore cross-border data collaboration using the EHDS as a starting point. Read the insights & next steps: lnkd.in/gmXR6Yvi

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 07/07/2026

Join us as Associate Professor Michael Falster and Dr Gillies (UNSW) discuss linked national data at speed to advance quality use of medicines research in Australia. Register here 👉 lnkd.in/gQyZ6ZYV

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 03/07/2026

Linked national data at speed Wednesday 19 August at 10:00am AWST Join us as guest panellists from the UNSW Centre of Research Excellence in Medicines Intelligence discuss their work mapping adult use of ADHD medicines in Australia. Register here👉 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 30/06/2026

NCRIS: Celebrating 20 Years of Research Support and Innovation Delighted to celebrate NCRIS 20th anniversary across the nation with our incredible Research Infrastructure people. Recognising the people that have and will enable NCRIS successes! #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20 #Canberra #Perth

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 30/06/2026

NCRIS: Celebrating 20 Years of Research Support and Innovation A fantastic NCRIS@20 Symposium panel today, with our Rebecca Glauert joining a distinguished panel on the role of national research infrastructure in advancing health research. #NCRIS20 #NCRISImpact #HealthResearch

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 30/06/2026

NCRIS: Celebrating 20 Years of Research Support and Innovation. CEO Rebecca Glauert and Chair Nick Fisk joined leaders at Parliament House to mark the milestone. Assistant Minister Julian Hill called NCRIS the backbone of Australia's research capability. #NCRIS20 #NCRISimpact

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 29/06/2026

We have some exciting news to share. The Population Health Research Network is being renamed Data Connect Australia. Our new name reflects our belief that connected data leads to better outcomes for all Australians. We look forward to sharing more as our transition continues throughout 2026.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 23/06/2026

The NCRIS@20 Symposium will reflect on two decades of impact and explore the future of nationally coordinated research infrastructure. WHEN: Tuesday, 30 June, 9.15 am - 4.45 pm AEST WHERE: Canberra and Online Register or see program here: www.ncris20.org.au #NCRISImpact #NCRIS20

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 18/06/2026

**NEW IMPACT STORY** Mapping Parkinson’s Care: Linked Data Exposes Hidden Inequalities Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological condition worldwide, yet it remains one of the least understood. Read the impact story 👉 www.phrn.org.au/impact-stori...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 20/05/2026

Sax Institute’s 2026 Research Action Awards! Up to two outstanding researchers will receive $5,000 each. Submissions Open: Monday 25 May 2026 Submissions Close: 5pm AEST on Friday 24 July 2026 www.saxinstitute.org.au/research-act...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 20/05/2026

Celebrating CLINICAL TRIALS DAY! A new generation of linked data tools is transforming the future of clinical trials in Australia. Learn more about all our new researcher tools: www.phrn.org.au/celebrating-...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 12/05/2026

In partnership with the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance, PHRN has a new online course designed to help clinical trial teams confidently use linked data in their studies. Explore here: www.phrn.org.au/resources/tr...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 05/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Ryan Winn to the Board of the Population Health Research Network. As CEO of Science & Technology Australia, he brings a strong national perspective on the role of science, research and evidence in shaping better outcomes.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 21/04/2026

Research Impact Webinar: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 12pm AEST, 10am AWST Join us for an in-depth look at how linked data is transforming research into Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in Australia. Register 👉 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 21/04/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of bringing together an exceptional group of participants for the CROSS‑Link Co‑Design Workshop in Melbourne. Learn more www.phrn.org.au/co-designing... #DataLinkage #ClinicalQualityRegistries #HealthData #ResearchInfrastructure #PublicTrust #QualityImprovement

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 24/03/2026

Research impact webinar: THE NATIONAL ECHO DATABASE OF AUSTRALIA Join us as Professor Geoff Strange discusses how linked data is advancing research into Structural Heart Disease using linked data with echocardiography. Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11am AWST, 2pm AEDT us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 18/03/2026

***CAREER OPPORTUNITY*** Seeking a Strategic Planning Support Specialist, part-time, Perth, WA 📑 external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/52... Closing Tuesday, 31 March 2026

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 24/02/2026

Sharing a great success story from SAS featuring Sax Institute’s SURE platform – demonstrating how secure data and AI can help solve real-world public health challenges. 🔎 “Solving real-life public health challenges using data and AI” 📢 www.sas.com/en_us/custom...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 03/02/2026

REGISTRATIONS are OPEN for IPDLN 2026 in the Netherlands! Share your population data linkage insights with others from around the globe. Early bird deadline is 31 March. Register here: ipdln.org/2026-ipdln-c...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 17/12/2025

Thank you to Professor Ian Smith who joined PHRN's Board in 2017 and became Chair in 2020. His steady leadership ensured continuity and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. We wish him every success in the next chapter!

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 12/12/2025

We are pleased to announce Professor Nicholas Fisk AM FAHMS FAICD as PHRN’s new Board Chair from January 2026. A clinical scientist and senior university leader with expertise in maternal-fetal medicine and developmental biology, Professor Fisk brings extensive research and advisory experience.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 02/12/2025

How do we unlock the potential of linked data for clinical trials? Read our article in the latest INSPIRE magazine, page 64, by Research Australia: 📑 bit.ly/4iuHPQ1 hashtag#DataLinkage hashtag#HealthResearch hashtag#Inspire hashtag#ResearchAustralia

PHRN article page 64 in Inspire magazine by Research Australia

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 24/11/2025

. Are you curious about how linked administrative data can add value to clinical trials? Join next week's webinar. Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11am AWST, 2pm AEDT Register here: bit.ly/4oL7hm9

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 10/11/2025

TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS The Population Health Research Network (PHRN) is offering travel scholarships of up to $5,000 to help Australian early career researchers attend the International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN) Conference in Rotterdam, 13–16 July 2026. www.phrn.org.au/new-travel-s...

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 30/10/2025

Join our WEBINAR on the Data Utility Comparison Study (DUCkS). Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11am AWST, 2pm AEST REGISTER HERE bit.ly/4oL7hm9

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 14/10/2025

Honouring International Day of Women in Statistics and Data Science, PHRN’s Dr Kate Miller joined a panel discussion today of Real World Databases and the impact of their applications across Australia, China, and Hong Kong.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 14/10/2025

The PHRN welcomes Professor Nicholas Fisk AM FAHMS to our Board. As a clinician-scientist, opinion leader and health/university executive, Prof Fisk also brings extensive experience from board and advisory roles across research, health, and industry sectors. See our Board Members bit.ly/4olYqHr

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 30/09/2025

Yesterday, CSIRO Futures launched the 'Valuation of increased coordination in Australian biobanking.’ bit.ly/483FbgV It was developed in collaboration with research and government partners, including the NCRIS Health Group (PHRN, Phenomics Australia, Bioplatforms Australia, NIF, TIA, EMBL Aus)

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 18/09/2025

PHRN joins critical conversations about collaborative international research infrastructure at the 2025 Australian and European Health Research Infrastructure Symposium in Prato, Italy this week. #NCRISImpact

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 09/09/2025

WATCH this VIDEO (bit.ly/4gbxU0i) from our CROSS-Link WEBINAR. Learn how clinical registries can help design a data linkage governance framework to enable the routine updating of administrative data within Australian clinical registries while meeting privacy, legal, and ethical standards.

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 13/08/2025

. Celebrating National Science Week! To learn how PHRN’s national data linkage network enables real-world impact visit our website: www.phrn.org.au/impact/impac... #NCRISImpact #DataLinkage #HealthResearch

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Data Connect Australia @dataconnectaustralia.org.au · 12/08/2025

WEBINAR: 3 September, 11:30am AEST, 9:30am AWST The CROSS-Link project aims to design a data linkage governance framework, enabling routine updating of Australian clinical registries with administrative data while meeting privacy, legal, and ethical standards. Register here: bit.ly/4lpkeQm

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