Child health data

​Health in the early years of life provides a foundation for future health, development and wellbeing. Healthy, Safe and Well: A Strategic Health Plan for Children, Young People and Families 2014-24 and The First 2000 Days Framework set out NSW Health’s strategic directions for promoting the health and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

NSW Health publishes a range of data, interactive statistics and reports about the health of children.

More information can be found at Healthy Kids.

Open data

• HealthStats NSW
• Healthcare Observer - Bureau of Health Information

Key reports

• Admitted Children and Young Patient Survey - Bureau of Health Information
• Childhood Overweight and Obesity Detailed Data Report
• Childhood Overweight and Obesity Snapshot
• Aboriginal Kids - A Healthy Start To Life: Report of the Chief Health Officer 2018
• What NSW Children Eat and Drink: Report of the Chief Health Officer 2017
• Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS) 2015 Full Report
• Go4Fun Evidence and Evaluation Summary Report (2011-2015)
• Munch & Move Evidence and Evaluation Summary
• NSW School Students Health Behaviours Survey
• NSW Mothers and Babies Reports