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released: 16 Sep 2005

The Picture of Australia's Children report presents the latest available data on key national indicators of health,development and wellbeing of Australian children aged 0-14 years. It is the third report about children produced by the AIHW. This summary booklet takes selected key national indicators and summarises the findings from the report in an abbreviated format.

Cat. no. PHE 65; 14pp.; $10.00

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Selected highlights from A picture of Australia's children


Full publication


Publication table of contents

  • Introduction
  • Population and family structure
  • Mortality
  • Disability
  • Chronic conditions
  • Injuries
  • Mental health problems and disorders
  • Immunisation
  • Low birth weight
  • Overweight and obesity
  • Smoking in the home
  • Children on care and protection orders
  • Economic security
  • Homelessness
  • Preschool participation
  • Literacy and numeracy

Associated links

  1. A picture of Australia's children (full publication)

Recommended citation

AIHW 2005. Selected highlights from A Picture of Australia's Children. Cat. no. PHE 65. Canberra: AIHW.