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News features

New media releases and publications

CSHA Community housing data collection 2006-07: results for the trial colletion of unit record level dwelling and organisation administrative data (12 May 2008) (publication)

Occupational asthma in Australia (8 May 2008) (media release and publication)

Maternal deaths in Australia 2003-2005 (2 May 2008) (media release and publication)

The health and welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 2008 (29 April 2008) (media release and publication)

2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: first results (27 April 2008) (media release and publication)

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AIHW committees

The AIHW chairs, is a member of, or provides the secretariat for, a large number of national committees and supports health and welfare investment by providing statistical expertise in a range of health, housing and community services areas. (30 April 2008) more on committees

Australia’s health 2008 conference, 24 June 2008; mark the date in your calendar today!

This one-day conference, the fifth of its kind to be held by the AIHW, will provide insights into key issues facing the health of Australians and their health services. (28 April 2008) more on the Australia’s health 2008 conference

Australia’s welfare 2007 conference - Speaker presentations, including audio files, now available!

“Disadvantage and Diversity” - a one-day conference launched by the Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Status of Women - was held in the nation's capital on 6 November. The conference provided a forum for debate and discussion on some of the issues facing Australia’s Welfare. Topics included ageing and aged care, children, youth and families, welfare service resources, and the dynamics of homelessness. (15 January 2008) more on the Australia’s welfare 2007 conference