Our Vision
Stronger evidence, better decisions, improved health and welfare.
Our Purpose
To create authoritative and accessible information and statistics that inform decisions and improve the health and welfare of all Australians.
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 to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare. We are an independent corporate Commonwealth entity established in 1987, governed by a management board, and accountable to the Australian Parliament through the Health portfolio.