The key publications describing GenV’s purpose, design, participants, and data collection.

• GenV Protocol Paper
  The ‘What’ and ‘How’ of GenV
  Describes GenV’s study design, who can participate, how families are recruited, and the data and biosamples collected.
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• GenV Cohort Profile Paper
  The ‘Who’ of GenV
  Describes the children, parents, and guardians participating in GenV, the composition of the Advance and Cohort 2020s cohorts, and the data and biosamples collected to May 2025.
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Search and explore available variables across GenV-collected and linked datasets to understand what data are available for your research.

• Data dictionary – GenV surveys
  A searchable reference of variables, including variable definitions, response options, timepoints, and dataset availability.
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• Data dictionary – Centre for Victorian Data Linkage
  A searchable catalogue of longitudinally linked Victorian State administrative data collections available through the CVDL VALT Workspace, including variable descriptions, temporal coverage, latest linkage refresh date, availability conditions, and other relevant metadata.
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• Data dictionary - Geographic and Environmental COMING SOON
  A searchable reference of geographic and environmental variables, including variable definitions, exposure measures, dataset coverage, and availability.
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Resources to help you understand, explore, request, and use GenV data and biosamples.

• GenV available and upcoming data and biosamples
  Browse list of datasets available through GenV, including GenV-collected and linked data sources.
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• User Guide - Data and Biosamples Access
  Explains how to explore, request, and use GenV data and biosamples, including approvals, governance requirements and researcher responsibilities.
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• GenV Biosamples Guide
  Describes the collection, tracking, processing, storage and availability of biosamples collected from GenV participants.
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• User Guide - Geographic and Environmental Data COMING SOON
  Describes how geographic and environmental data are sourced, linked and prepared within GenV, and outlines key considerations for data users.
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• User Guide - Survey Data COMING SOON
  Describes how GenV survey data are collected and prepared, and outlines key considerations for data users.
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• GenV Data and Biosamples Access Request Preview
  A downloadable preview of the Data and Biosample Access Request form. Use it to understand the information required before applying through the Research Portal.
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• GenV Lower Risk Review Pathway
  Describes the streamlined ethical review pathway for lower risk data access applications.
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• Publication and Research Outputs Policy, COMING SOON
  This Policy sets out requirements for the publication, dissemination and reporting of research outputs arising from the use of GenV data and biosamples. If you have any queries before this Policy is available, please contact us.
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Guides for accessing, managing, and working within GenV's cloud-based analysis environment.

• User Guide - About your WorkSpace
  Introduces the GenV workspace, including available tools, security features, and how the air-gapped environment affects your work.
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• User Guide - Managing your WorkSpaces
  Explains how to select, set up, manage, and cancel Amazon WorkSpaces.
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• User Guide - Indicative AWS Usage Costs & Billing
  Explains how AWS costs are calculated, what drives those costs, how to view project charges, and the GenV billing process.
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• User Guide - Amazon S3 and Cyberduck COMING SOON
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Resources to help you access and use the GenV Research Portal, including security requirements, and system access guidance.

• User Guide - Information security
  Outlines the security principles, processes, and technical controls that support the secure use of GenV data and research environments.
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