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This site is the primary source for delivering data from the Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey (WAACHS). The site offers a wealth of information and resources, including free access to all main survey publications, regional profiles and research themes (such as diet and nutrition; substance use; use of services).

The WAACHS is the largest and most comprehensive study of Aboriginal child health and development ever undertaken in Australia. Its main aim is to improve community and scientific understanding of what Aboriginal children and young people need to develop in healthy ways.

There are four volumes of survey findings:

Volume 1 describes the physical health of Aboriginal children and young people and was officially launched on 3 June 2004.

Volume 2 focuses on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people and was officially launched on 13 April 2005.

Volume 3 examines the educational experiences of Aboriginal children and young people and was officially launched on 24 March 2006.

Volume 4 examines the role of families and communities in supporting the healthy development of Aboriginal children and young people. This volume was officially launched on 22 November 2006.

Please email waachs@ichr.uwa.edu.au with any specific enquiries about the survey.