Data dictionaries

2024 Data dictionary
2023 Surgical Data dictionary
The data dictionaries include data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year.

2024 Data labels - flat file
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in flat format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.

2024 Data labels - separate tables
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in separate table format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. The separate tables include the core Baby Data table and supplementary Congenital Anomalies, Infections, Surgeries, Transfers and Causes of Death tables. These supplementary tables allow multiple rows per baby as applicable. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.

2024 Neonatal and 2023 Surgical Data labels - separate tables
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in separate table format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. The separate tables include the core Baby Data table and supplementary Congenital Anomalies, Infections, Surgeries, Transfers and Causes of Death tables. These supplementary tables allow multiple rows per baby as applicable. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.
The data items from the Surgical Data Dictionary have been highlighted in yellow.

2023 Surgical Data labels
Data labels for the Surgical Network form (2023 definitions) are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. This form is only to be used if neonatal data and extended surgical data are submitted independently. Some data labels are repeated from the core Baby Data table to allow each record to be matched to the neonatal data submitted. These data labels are case sensitive. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.

2024 Collection form
2023 Surgical Collection form***amended 31 March 2025***
These forms are provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.

2025 Data dictionary ***amended 19 December 2025***
Note that HCirc and Length must be rounded to the nearest centimetre for 2025 births due to an error on the Data Capture System forms.
2023 Surgical Data dictionary
The data dictionaries include data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year.

2025 Data labels - flat file
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in flat format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.

2025 Data labels - separate tables
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in separate table format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. The separate tables include the core Baby Data table and supplementary Congenital Anomalies, Infections, Surgeries, Transfers and Causes of Death tables. These supplementary tables allow multiple rows per baby as applicable. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.

2025 Neonatal and 2023 Surgical Data labels - separate tables
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in separate table format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive.The separate tables include the core Baby Data table and supplementary Congenital Anomalies, Infections, Surgeries, Transfers and Causes of Death tables. These supplementary tables allow multiple rows per baby as applicable. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.
The data items from the Surgical Data Dictionary have been highlighted in yellow.

2025 Collection form
2023 Surgical Collection form***amended 31 March 2025***
These forms are provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.

2026 Data dictionary
2023 Surgical Data dictionary
The data dictionaries include data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year.

2026 Data labels - flat file
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in flat format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.

2026 Data labels - separate tables
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in separate table format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. The separate tables include the core Baby Data table and supplementary Congenital Anomalies, Infections, Surgeries, Transfers and Causes of Death tables. These supplementary tables allow multiple rows per baby as applicable. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly. Rows must be entered in chronological order for supplementary tables with dates and/or times.

2026 Neonatal and 2023 Surgical Data labels - separate tables
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files in separate table format for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. The separate tables include the core Baby Data table and supplementary Congenital Anomalies, Infections, Surgeries, Transfers and Causes of Death tables. These supplementary tables allow multiple rows per baby as applicable. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly. Rows must be entered in chronological order for supplementary tables with dates and/or times.
The data items from the Surgical Data Dictionary have been highlighted in yellow.

2026 Collection form
2023 Surgical Collection form***amended 31 March 2025***
These forms are provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.

ANZNN Shift Test for CLD protocol template
ANZNN Shift Test for CLD protocol template
The Protocol Template has been designed to assist member units to perform the Shift Test and Modified Walsh Oxygen Reduction Air Trial. This is available in .pdf format as well as Microsoft Word format to allow modification for use in your unit (eg. adding hospital logo).

ANZNN Parent Information Sheet for lung function assessment
ANZNN Parent Information Sheet for lung function assessment
The Parent Information Sheet is available in .pdf format as well as Microsoft Word format to allow modification for use in your unit (eg. adding hospital logo).

Retrieval Data dictionary - pilot
The pilot data definitions will continue for infants born in 2024. Data may still be submitted for infants born in 2022 or 2023 but priority should be given to submitting data for 2024 births. The pilot data dictionary includes data labels, definitions and coding for the birth year.

Retrieval Data labels - pilot
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive. Please note that the ordering of the data columns does not affect data submission, as long as the column headings match the ANZNN data labels exactly.

2021 Follow-up Data dictionary
The data dictionary includes data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year.

2021 Follow-up Data labels
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive.

2021 Follow-up Collection form
This form is provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.

2022 Follow-up Data dictionary
The data dictionary includes data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year.

2022 Follow-up Data labels
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive.

2022 Follow-up Collection form
This form is provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.

2023 Follow-up Data dictionary
The data dictionary includes data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year.

2023 Follow-up Data labels
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive.

2023 Follow-up Collection form
This form is provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.

Frequently Asked Questions - 2-3 year Follow-up

2019 Follow-up 5y Data dictionary
The data dictionary includes data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year.

2019 Follow-up 5y Data labels
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive.

2019 Follow-up 5y Collection form
This form is provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.

2021 Follow-up 5y Data dictionary (revised) ***revised 12 February 2025***
The data dictionary includes data labels, definitions and coding, and itemises data revisions for the birth year. The revisions were published February 2025.

2021 Follow-up 5y Data labels (revised)
Data labels are available in .xlsx format for assisting with setting up data extract files for batch upload to the ANZNN Data Capture System. These data labels are case sensitive.

2021 Follow-up 5y Collection form (revised)
This form is provided for use in-house, for those units who wish to first collect their ANZNN data on hard copy forms from medical records. Please do not submit these forms to the ANZNN. Data should be entered and submitted electronically via the ANZNN Data Capture System.