The Annual Report outlines the functions and activities of the Ministry and Local Health Districts over the 2011/12 financial year.

This report on mothers and babies in NSW combines the annual reports of the NSW Midwives Data Collection, the Neonatal Intensive Care Units' Data Collection, and the NSW Birth Defects Register. It contains information on maternal and neonatal deaths reviewed by the NSW Maternal and Perinatal Committee.

Monitors health behaviours, health status, use of and satisfaction with health services, and other factors that influence the health of the people of New South Wales. The core activity of the program is the continuous New South Wales Population Health Survey.

Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are an ever-present factor in every health system. They are varied and complex. Many are caused by multi-resistant organisms known as MROs that can be difficult to detect and treat.

From 10th September 2010, quarterly reports on the performance of NSW public hospitals are published by the Bureau of Health Information. The Bureau of Health Information was established by the NSW Government to provide independent information about the performance of the NSW public health system.

The NSW Health Patient Survey has been developed to gain information from patients and carers across NSW about their experiences with health care services.

Health Statistics NSW is an interactive web-based application that provides open access to a wealth of data about the health of the NSW population. It can also be used to produce tailored reports. Data includes the health status and demography of the NSW community, current health challenges and inequalities, trends in health, and comparisons between age groups and geographic locations.

The population projection series is a customised series prepared by the Department of Planning in consultation with Statewide Services Development Branch, NSW Health, used in the future planning of health services.