New to Using Linked Data?

What we do

The Western Australia Data Linkage System (WADLS) holds the links between the Department of Health core population health data sets. It also facilitates links to approved external research and clinical datasets for special research projects. Data Linkage WA manages and maintains the WADLS and facilitates access to linked data for a range of clients.

The linkages between these data sources are created using rigorous, internationally accepted, privacy preserving protocols, probabilistic matching and extensive clerical review by a small dedicated team of Data Linkage Officers. The essentials include access to personal identifying information for linkage, while the actual health details are stored and managed separately.

DLU Audiovisual Presentation

This explains who we are and what we do (Approximately seven minutes in length, 75MB).
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How to Request Data

Information can be requested for ethically approved research, planning and evaluation and monitoring projects which aim to improve the health of Western Australians. To date more than 550 research applications have been received, across many diverse application areas.

For further information about the operations of Data Linkage or to apply for data please visit the Data Linkage website

Used Linked Data Before?

Please visit the new Data Linkage WA website for;

• Information on How to Request Data
• Access and Application forms
• Special Projects
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Researcher Toolkit
• Privacy Protocols, Outputs and Useful Links