Reports
AWASH Strategic Review 2007-08
An overview of AWASH strategy and progress over the 2007-08 financial year.
AWASH Strategic Review 2007 - 08 [PDF 2.5MB]
Salt levels in selected foods commonly eaten by children
Key findings from an AWASH project to determine the salt content of some foods commonly eaten by, or marketed to, children.
AWASH Salt Levels in Children's Foods Key Findings - October 2008 [PDF 43KB]
Sausage Sizzle Key Findings
Key findings from an AWASH project to determine the salt content of foods traditionally consumed at a typical Australian sausage sizzle.
Sausage Sizzle Key Findings - July 2008 [PDF 96KB]
Salt and Children's Health Debate Report - AWASH puts salt on the agenda not on the table
An overview of the Salt and Children's Health Debate held in Sydney in January 2008.
Salt and Children's Health Debate Report - AWASH puts salt on the agenda not on the table [PDF 1.52MB]
Parents' Attitudes to Children and Salt Executive Summary
A consumer poll commissioned by AWASH has revealed parents' concerns about salt levels in children's foods, with 86% of parents calling for more action to be taken.
Parents' Attitudes to Salt and Children Executive Summary - January 2008 [PDF 96KB]
Campaign Launch Report
An overview of the Drop the Salt! launch including details on the speeches, speakers and media coverage.
Drop the Salt! Campaign Launch and Networking Lunch Report [PDF 556KB]
Consumer Research Report
AWASH consumer research has found that, while most Australians know too much salt is bad for health, they are not doing much about it.
2007 Survey of Australian Consumer Awareness and Practices Relating to Salt [PDF 90KB]