Background
SynD was established to create a collaborative platform for professionals, experts, and stakeholders in the field of digital health and data science. Founding organisational members of SynD are Digital Health CRC Limited (“DHCRC”), La Trobe University, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney, Western Australia Department of Health and Northern Territory Government (NT Health).

Mission Statement
“To unlock the value of health information through the use of synthetic data to advance research, education, innovation and service delivery within the health and care sector.”

Objectives
Develop a synthetic data coordinated program of work and national collaborative approach to facilitate evidence and knowledge exchange for:

Advocacy, education and training
Provide a platform for the promotion of synthetic data use and synthetic data capability development and knowledge through joint research publications, conference and symposium presentations, lectures, workshops, datathons, webinars, training sessions and education short course / micro-credential content development.

Governance processes and standards
Lead the development of national governance processes, frameworks and standards for synthetic data, including data ethics and accountability, privacy protection and data quality assessment.

Technical solutions
Identify and map synthetic data applications and products / assets being used and document and measure the outcomes and impacts from these synthetic data technical solutions to support further synthetic data technical innovation and quality improvement.

Knowledge sharing
Facilitate the exchange of best practices, lessons learned, and emerging trends in the use of synthetic data within the health and care sectors for mutual benefit, to maximise synthetic data opportunities and benefits and provide guidance and support on synthetic data challenges.

Use cases
Collaborate on joint synthetic data use cases to solve health related challenges and unlock new synthetic data opportunities for mutual benefit.

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* 1. Personal details

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* 2. Membership type

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* 3. Professional information

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* 4. Please describe your interest in SynD and any relevant experience to inform your contributions (members must demonstrate a strong commitment to actively contribute to the Mission and Objectives of SynD):

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* 5. Please provide contact details for a digital health referee from a Health Service, University, Government or Industry organisation you currently engage with:
(Note – we will advise you before we contact your referee).

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* 6. Please refer to the SynD Terms of Reference available on the SynD webpage.

Member Responsibilities

I agree to:
  • Participate in the community of practice, including with respect to confidentiality, conflicts of interest, member voting rights, proxy attendance, quorum and decision-making and remuneration subject to the SynD Terms of Reference, available from the DHCRC and as may be varied from time to time.
  • Promote the mission and objectives of SynD within my organisation(s) and through my networks as appropriate.
  • Contribute effectively to SynD meetings and activities.
  • Respectively reply to emails and other requests within the requested time frames. A non-response, within the stated timeframe, will be taken as no comment / endorsement of the recommended action.
  • Adhere to generally accepted meeting and committee codes of conduct.

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