• Data now more accessible on the Regional Insights for Indigenous Communities (RIFIC) website

    Latest updates include new ‘Life stages’ dashboards presenting relevant topics about the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) people, with statistics on mothers and babies, children (0–14 years), adolescents and youth (15–24 years), adults (25–49 years) and older people (50 years and older).

  • Australians continue to be healthy, despite the effects of COVID-19

    The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) 19th biennial flagship report card on the health of Australians was launched yesterday by the Hon Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Aged Care.

  • National Reconciliation Week 2024

    National Reconciliation Week (27 May–3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how people can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

  • New data shows health outcomes for mums and bubs during the COVID-19 pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic was a challenging time in recent Australian history. Public health measures, including changes to service delivery and lockdowns/stay at home orders, resulted in changes to the experience of pregnancy and childbirth for many women and their families.

  • Zoran Bolevich to be next AIHW CEO

    The Chair of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Board, the Honourable Nicola Roxon, has welcomed the announcement that Dr Zoran Bolevich will be the AIHW’s next Chief Executive Officer.

  • Satisfaction was high among social housing tenants in 2023

    Today’s release, the National social housing survey (NSHS) 2023, is the largest social housing study conducted in Australia. Social housing is low cost or subsidised rental housing provided to eligible Australians by government or non-government (including not-for-profit) organisations.