A picture of Australia’s children

This report delivers the latest information on how, as a nation, we are
faring according to key indicators of child health, development and
wellbeing. Death rates among children have fallen dramatically, and
most children are physically active and meet minimum standards for
reading and numeracy. But it is not all good news. Rates of severe
disability and diabetes are on the rise. Too many children are
overweight or obese, or are at risk of homelessness, and Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander children fare worse on most key indicators.