Key Lumos documents

​​​Key resources for users of Lumos are available on the Lumos Community SharePoint.

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Frameworks and guides

Lumos Data Book

The Lumos Data Book provides:

  • a snapshot of the data available in Lumos, and
  • important considerations for analysis.

This document supports potential analysts in determining if the Lumos dataset is an appropriate tool for the proposed work. After consulting this guide, applicants are encouraged to contact Lumos@health.nsw.gov.au for tailored information and to refine project applications.

Lumos Data Governance Framework

Lumos Data Governance FrameworkThe Lumos Data Governance Framework was first published in 2021. The framework is regularly reviewed to ensure its fitness for purpose and currency.

It is designed to:

  • ensure data management across the Lumos program is aligned with the aims of Lumos and complies with relevant requirements
  • build and maintain public trust in Lumos
  • guide Lumos stakeholders in their data-related decision-making
  • establish and govern responsibilities and accountabilities.

Reports

Lumos Evaluation Report 3

Lumos Evaluation Report 3 was published in 2023. This report presents the program's evolution of state-wide scale-up to deliver a well-established, enduring and representative linked data asset, made possible through continued collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Lumos Evaluation Report 2Lumos Evaluation Report 2

Lumos Evaluation Report 2 was published in 2022. This report presents the second evaluation of the establishment of Lumos as a key data asset made possible through the collaboration of multiple stakeholders.

The document reports the progress of the program against its ambitions at the end of the third year of its funding.

Lumos Evaluation Report 1Lumos Evaluation Report 1

The interim evaluation of Lumos was published in 2021. The Lumos Evaluation Report 1 provides progress of the Lumos program against its short-term milestones and towards its key objectives as of the second half of 2021.

Publications

Lumos is featured in a range of academic publications and conference abstracts. This is a great demonstration of how Lumos helps with health system research, policy development and planning.

Below is a list of featured works:

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Current as at: Tuesday 9 December 2025