The overview aims to provide a summary of the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Statistical information is provided for states and territories, Indigenous regions and remoteness, and for demographics such as sex and age, where the information is available. The resource is relevant for the health workforce, students and others requiring access to up-to-date statistical information about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The initial sections of the overview provide information about the social, political and environmental determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health. The subsequent sections are organised according to the domains of connection outlined in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) model. These are:

• connection to culture
• connection to Country
• connection to spirituality and ancestors
• connection to body (physical health conditions)
• connection to mind and emotions (mental health)
• connection to community
• connection to family and kinship.