Data collections

Collection of population health data is used to understand the health and wellbeing of the community.

Information about the health of populations provides governments and researchers important clues about health problems and emerging issues.

Findings

The findings provide evidence to:

• inform decisions about priorities for public health and wellbeing plans
• support strategic planning, reporting and decision-making
• evaluate programs and initiatives
• inform and refine public health policies
• improve the quality and delivery of health services.

Go to statistics and indicators to find data from our data collections.

Data collections

Find out more:

• ACT Cancer Registry
• ACT Maternal and Perinatal Data Collection
• ACT Perinatal Death Data Collection
• Year 6 ACT Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey
• ACT General Health Survey
• Year 7 Health Survey
• Australian Secondary Students' Alcohol and Drug Survey
• Prostate Cancer Outcomes Registry.

You can also find out about data linkage and how to request data.