Supporting Health, Education, Social, and Economic Research and Policy in South Australia and the Northern Territory

Delivering high quality linked data for evidence-based research and policy evaluation

SA NT DataLink is part of SA Health

We have nearly completed the transition from the University of South Australia as host. It's still business as usual. This means:

  • Research applications for data linkage continue through the PHRN online application system.
  • Existing data linkage projects progress as usual.
  • Any inquiries related to data linkage can still be directed to to SANTDataLink@unisa.edu.au.
  • SA NT DataLink remains in the SAHMRI building on North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia.
  • During quarter 1 of 2025 all existing data sharing agreements with data custodians will either be transferred or replaced with new agreements with SA Health, until then all agreements remain in place with the Univeristy of South Australia.

The decision to move to SA Health as host, made by the SA Government in May 2023, reflects a commitment to ensure the sustainability of SA NT DataLink.

In a collaborative approach with the NT Government and other key stakeholders, we will establish a long-term business model for SA NT DataLink.

As of 1 January 2024, all staff are employed by SA Health, while the University of South Australia will continue as the administering organisation.

SA NT DataLink Consortium

A committee comprising the SA Department for Health and Wellbeing, NT Health, the SA Department for Education and the University of South Australia oversee operations while new governance arrangements are put in place.

The SA NT DataLink is the operational body for a Consortium formed under an Unincorporated Joint Venture Agreement first signed in May 2009. 

The Consortium agreement to 31 December 2023 had the following members:

        SA Department for Health and Wellbeing
        SA Department for Education
        Northern Territory Government
        University of South Australia
        The University of Adelaide
        Menzies School of Health Research

In addition, the Australian Government provides financial support through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) via the Population Health Research Network (PHRN).