Content Warning: This podcast episode contains discussion relating to suicide from 17:45 – 18:28. If you, or someone you know is distressed, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au.
In this episode of Behind the data, host Peter Jean discusses the AIHW's final releases of the year which examine the impact of COVID-19 on Australia's health system—including mental health, elective surgery, emergency department presentations, MBS & PBS use, hand hygiene in hospitals and cancer screening—with Adrian Webster and Matthew James of the AIHW.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is an independent government agency that produces authoritative and accessible information and statistics on the health and welfare of Australians. The AIHW publicly released over 200 reports and data analyses annually, covering over 75 health and welfare topics.
Credits
Presenter: Peter Jean
Interviewees: Adrian Webster, Head of Health Systems Group | Matthew James, Deputy CEO
Producers: Tanya Li, Elise Guy
Music credit: Bensound
