Home - PHRN Skip to content Subscribe About Purpose Our Team Career Opportunities Governance Our Partners and Funders Data What is Data Linkage? Types of Data Plan Your Project How to Apply Roles and Responsibilities Common Questions Resources SampleScope Metadata Platform Data Access Pathways Explorer Training Price Calculators Project Facilitation and Advice Data Linkage Units Online Application System Secure Environments Fact Sheets Clinical Trials Impact Impact Stories Research Publications Strategic Projects Advocacy News Events Contact Us The Population Health Research Network is being renamed Data Connect Australia. For more than 16 years, the Population Health Research Network (PHRN) has built world-class data linkage capabilities, secure research environments and partnerships that deliver real public impact. While our origins are in health research, our role has evolved significantly. Today, we sit at the heart of Australia’s national data ecosystem, connecting researchers, institutions and jurisdictions across disciplines. Our new name Data Connect Australia reflects our belief that better connected data leads to better outcomes for all Australians. This is just the beginning and we look forward to sharing more with you as our transition continues throughout 2026. This is just the beginning and we look forward to sharing more with you as our transition continues throughout 2026. Help shape the National Guide on data linkage governance (CROSS-Link) The draft Governance of Enduring Linkage of CQR Data to Administrative Data Guide is open for consultation. Data Connect Australia would value your feedback on how clear, practical, and useful it is. Click here to view the draft Guide Take the survey Explore See Australian datasets available for data linkage research Learn Free online training: learn how to plan and apply for linked data Apply Start the application and approval process Link See Australia wide data linkage infrastructure Search Search Australian research using linked data Impact Read our featured impact stories Help Chat with our client services team 304 Datasets >4000 projects 2771 Publications 198 Staff News View all PHRN is being renamed to Data Connect Australia The Population Health Research Network (PHRN) is pleased to share… June 30, 2026 Lindsay Pearce: IPDLN Scholarship Recipient Congratulations to International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN) Scholarship winner… June 30, 2026 Dr Tesfahun Eshetie: IPDLN Scholarship Recipient Congratulations to International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN) Scholarship winner… June 30, 2026 Dr Georgina Lau: IPDLN Scholarship Recipient Congratulations to International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN) Scholarship winner… June 30, 2026 For the latest news, subscribe to our researcher newsletters Subscribe Participants PHRN is an Australian Government initiative through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. Physical address Population Health Research Network
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