This research paper compares the quality of linking two Vocational Education and Training in Schools datasets containing different levels of geography with 2011 Census of Population and Housing data. Executive summary As more governments and research sectors look towards using data integration to better answer policy questions, solving the problem of how to maximise linkage...

This report presents the current state of the Australian Cancer Database (ACD) and identifies and presents approaches for the continued development and enhancement of the database. Summary High quality data are essential national assets for the effective monitoring of cancer incidence, prevalence, survival and mortality in Australia. These data are vital to governments, clinicians and...

This paper outlines the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's (AIHW) assessment framework for determining the suitability of specific data sources for population health monitoring. AIHW's Assessment Framework When identifying potential data sources for population health monitoring, it is important to ensure they are 'fit-for-purpose'. The AIHW has developed a 3-step process to assess potential...

This working paper uses the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's recently developed assessment framework to assess the suitability of the Australian Rheumatology Association Database as a potential new data source for population health monitoring of inflammatory arthritis. Summary A wide range of existing data sources could potentially be used to improve our understanding of...

These three reports provide the background to the creation of the National Teaching Workforce Dataset, and provide insights and analysis from the data collected. Overview The inaugural National Teacher Workforce Dataset (NTWD) was compiled by Ernst & Young using data supplied by teacher employers and registration bodies. The dataset comprises mostly teacher level data on...