Welcome
On behalf of Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, The University of Western Australia, Curtin University and the Department of Health Western Australia we have great pleasure in inviting you to the 2012 International Data Linkage Conference (IDLC) to be held from 2–4 May 2012 at the Perth Convention Centre in Perth, Western Australia.
The conference will bring together a wide range of exciting leading international speakers, researchers, data linkers, practitioners, policymakers and consumers to discuss and exchange ideas relating to the full spectrum of utilising data linkage to advance knowledge for better health and social outcomes.
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive three day package that will include a structured conference program comprising invited keynote presentations and presentations from submitted papers, as well as a series of half-day and full-day workshops covering cutting edge theory and practice relating to a wide range of elements critical to successful data linkage.
The 2012 International Data Linkage Conference promises to be an exciting, participative and informative event for all those involved with any aspect of data linkage, and we look forward to seeing you in Perth in May 2012 for what will be a memorable experience.
Professor David Preen
Chair, Scientific Committee
On behalf of the International Data Linkage Conference Hosts
- Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
- The University of Western Australia
- Curtin University
- Department of Health Western Australia