Research requests

Research using ANZNN data

Data is available for births up to and including the year of the latest Annual Report. Neonatal data is currently available up to 2020 births and follow-up data is available for 2009-2017 births.

Note that some data variables may not be available for all of your requested cohort year(s), and that actual dates and times will not be provided.

For more information about using ANZNN data for research, please read the ANZNN Procedures for Governance and Data Release.

Related documents:

• ANZNN Procedures for Governance and Data Release
• Research Data Request Form

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Survey distribution

Clinical practice survey can be a valuable method of research. For more information about requesting survey distribution via the ANZNN, please read the ANZNN Guidelines for Clinical Practice Survey Distribution.

Related documents:

• ANZNN Guidelines for Clinical Practice Survey Distribution
• Survey Distribution Request Form

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Meeting and submission closing dates

Meetings will be held at a reduced frequency during 2026 due to several circumstances, including a backlog of requests. The timelines for approval and release of research data or survey distribution for any new requests will also be delayed. Please be aware that the number of approved requests may be capped.

The ANZNN Scientific Research Review Committee meeting dates are listed below. Required documents should be submitted by email to anznn@unsw.edu.au by the closing date to be considered on the meeting date.

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