National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey facts for kids
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSISS) is a big survey in Australia. It collects important facts about Indigenous Australians. These are people who are either Aboriginal Australians or Torres Strait Islanders.
The survey gathers information on many parts of their lives. This includes their health, education, culture, and work. The Australian Bureau of Statistics runs this important survey.
Contents
What is the NATSISS Survey?
The NATSISS survey is like a giant check-up for the country. It helps us understand how different communities are doing. It focuses on the social situation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The survey asks questions about things like:
- How healthy people are.
- What kind of education they have.
- How they connect with their culture.
- If they have jobs or are looking for work.
Why is this Survey Important?
Collecting this information is very important. It helps the Australian government and other groups. They use the facts to make better plans and decisions. This ensures that services and support meet the real needs of Indigenous communities.
For example, if the survey shows a need for more health services in an area, plans can be made. It helps make sure everyone has fair chances.
How the Survey Works
The NATSISS survey happens regularly. It is carried out every six years. This allows us to see how things change over time.
The first survey was in 2002. A later survey was done from August 2008 to April 2009. About 13,300 Indigenous Australians took part in that survey. Their answers helped create a clear picture of their lives.
A Look Back: History of the Survey
The NATSISS survey started in 2002. But it wasn't the first of its kind. It took over from an older survey.
The previous survey was called the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survey (NATSIS). The last time the NATSIS survey was done was in 1994. The NATSISS continues this important work.
