What Is the Aboriginal Children's Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM)?

  • A measure of health and well-being for Aboriginal children in Canada (ages 8 to 18 years).
  • For Aboriginal children in Canada (ages 8 to 18 years).
  • Completed on a tablet by children reading or hearing the questions.
  • Tablet app automatically calculates overall score as well as quadrant scores for spiritual, emotional, physical and mental well being.
  • The process helps connect children to additional supports if needed.
  • Provides communities with local data to: trackhealth outcomes, guide health, programming, evaluate programs and empower local health leaders by providing evidence to advocate for services to meet children's health needs.
  • It is available to Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal agencies for use within your community, by your community, for your community.