Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

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Description

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government under the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act. The AIHW provides reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare. Their aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians through better health and welfare information and statistics.

AIHW releases around 150 publications every year and numerous shorter reports, bulletins, and online information pages and data. All publications are available as free downloads from their website. AIHW also maintains the Closing the gap clearinghouse website, which provides access to research and other evidence on what works to overcome Indigenous disadvantage.

Abstract adapted from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Contacts

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
26 Thynne Street
Fern Hill Park
Bruce ACT 2617
GPO Box 570
Canberra ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6244 1000
Fax: (02) 6244 1299

Links

• View contact details: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW): Contact
• View website: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)