WA Health Data Linkage Strategy 2025-2030
24 September 2025
‘Position Western Australia as the national leader in secure, trusted, and transformative data linkage.’
The strategy will establish Western Australia’s position as the national leader in data linkage and transform how data is used to improve the lives of Western Australians and beyond.
We will enhance the health and wellbeing of Western Australians and the broader Australian population through the strategic use of data.
By facilitating quicker access to a diverse range of datasets, we aim to support large-scale research translation, fostering innovation to address some of the most complex health and social challenges.
Leveraging our data resources safely and strengthening partnerships enables the development of more intelligent health systems, improving the delivery of safe, high quality, and sustainable services across the continuum of care.
WA Health Data Linkage Strategy 2022-24
An extensive series of reforms progressed under the WA Health Data Linkage Strategy 2022–24 promoted growth of data linkage capabilities to modernise data infrastructure, streamline service pathways, improve governance, and strengthen cross-sector engagement.
These reforms have established the foundations of a more responsive, scalable, and secure data environment, one that now supports a wide range of functions across the health system, including medical research, service planning, operational decision-making and policy development.
You can read about the outcomes, achievements and learnings from our inaugural strategic program in our close-out report: