A national database for registered health professionals under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) (est 2010). Temporal coverage to 2012.

Collection details
Variables to support reporting and linkage
  • Demographics
  • Employment characteristics
  • Primary work location 
  • Work activity

Temporal coverage 

from 1/01/2011 to 31/12/2012

Geographical coverage

National 

Other

Data availability

  • Publications
There are restrictions and limitations governing the availability or use of other data in this holding.

Data scope 

This dataset presents comprehensive insights into the demographics, employment characteristics, primary work locations, and work activities of professionals who renewed their registration through the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS). It represents the initial release of data under this system for selected professions.

The dataset combines registration data—including demographic information—provided by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with workforce data collected through a profession-specific survey. Although the survey instrument has undergone notable changes from previous versions, it now provides a consistent and standardised approach across all regions nationally.

Methodology 

Survey 

Registration data

Metadata information

A data dictionary is available on request.
Dental workforce 2011 DQS
(METEOR 510981)

Medical practitioners. 2010 DQS
(METEOR 480086)

Medical practitioners 2011 DQS
(METEOR 510913)

Allied health practitioners 2012 DQS
(METEOR 537731)

External links and information 

Publications

Medical workforce 2011

Dental workforce 2011

Nursing and midwifery workforce 2011

Nursing and midwifery workforce 2012

Allied health workforce 2012

Contact

[email protected]

*Data collection with restricted access