title: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
abstract: This overview has described the AIHW role in Australia's health information which is highly relevant to communicable disease surveillance. The AIHW provides statistics and information on the nation's health and welfare within local, state, national and international settings. It has established an expertise in the collection, standards and dissemination of information. Given these qualities, the AIHW has a wealth of expertise and welcomes the use of its publications and data sources. Details of the Institute's work can be found on its website (www.aihw.gov.au).
authors.affiliation: Population Health Unit, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
authors.forename: Gerard J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Fitzsimmons
authors.forename: Krystian R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Sadkowsky
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000458:organization & administration; D001315:Australia; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000458:organization & administration; D003625:Data Collection; D018563:Disease Notification / Q000592:standards; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011050:Policy Making; D018907:Privacy; D012946:Social Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*