The recently published Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2025 (the Overview) aims to provide a summary of the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It covers chronic health conditions featured on the HealthInfoNet website, with topics expanding over time through additional funding and consultation with its networks. Together, these topics are intended to reflect past and current health status and inform future trends.
Key facts in the Overview
- In 2022, 60% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 18 years and over reported having experienced at least one form of racial prejudice in the past six months.
- In 2022–23, 67% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15–64 years were in the labour force. Of these, 36% were employed full-time and 21% were employed part-time.
- In 2022-23, 14% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reported having cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- In 2024, diabetes was the third leading specific cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW, Qld, SA, WA and the NT.
- In 2022-23, 31% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reported having a long-term respiratory condition.
The Overview is designed as a clear, easy-to-use resource offering current information on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. It supports communities, service providers, and policymakers to recognise emerging areas of strength as well as to identify health areas of concern.