Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
(AIHW)
Health
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is an independent statutory authority set up by the Australian Government to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by providing reliable, regular, and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare. The Institute collects and reports information on a wide range of topics and issues, including health and welfare expenditure, hospitals, disease and injury, mental health to ageing, homelessness, disability, and child protection. Governments and the community use these reports and data to inform policy-making and programs relating to health, housing, and community service matters.
ABN 16 515 245 497
Appropriations 33453000
Departmental expenses 89659000
Average staffing level 324
Key People
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
B. Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act 1987
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Principal
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Materiality
Small
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
Health
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency with Dual Staffing Powers
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
5 June 1987
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Postal Address
GPO Box 570, Canberra ACT 2601
Current single executive appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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CEO | Mr. Barry Sandison | 5 May 2016 | 4 May 2021 |
Government appointed boards
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