Centre for Health Record Linkage
The Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL) was established in 2006 to create and maintain a record linkage system for health and human services in NSW and the ACT. This infrastructure provides access to resources for researchers, health planners and policy makers who conduct research that is in the public interest and in accordance with the aims of the CHeReL.
The CHeReL was established collaboratively by;
The CHeReL is hosted by the Cancer Institute NSW.
The aims of the CHeRel are to:
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Facilitate research which may contribute to the promotion, protection and maintenance of the health of the public;
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Facilitate the planning, evaluation and delivery of health services;
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Contribute to knowledge regarding research methods relating to health data collection, linkage of health-related data and compilation and use of health-related statistics generally;
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To allow the outcomes of activities related to the above objects to be available for the benefit of the public and to contribute to knowledge on an open and equitable basis.
The functions of the CHeReL are to:
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Carry out linkage of health-related data in accordance with all ethical, legal, privacy and confidentiality requirements; and
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Provide a mechanism for access to these linked data for purposes which fulfil the objects of the CHeReL.
For more information about the Centre for Health Record Linkage, please click here .
Upcoming CHeReL events
None at present
CHeReL past Events, Presentations & Downloads
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