Abstract:     The 1991 EEO Survey is the first survey of the Area Health Services  in New South Wales. The survey covers the major issues in the  employment patterns and opportunities of workers in the NSW Area Health Service sector. The study was designed to provide representative  information on the experiences, attitudes and perceptions of women,  Aboriginal people, people of non-English speaking background, and people with physical disabilities employed in the NSW Area Health Service  sector.
Topics investigated were employment details, income, promotion prospects,  differential treatment of males and females, differential treatment of  minority groups, training and development courses and own education.  Language skills (proficiency in English, first language of parents) and  details of any disabilities were also recorded. The questionnaire asked  respondents about their experiences (if any) of discrimination in their current employment.
Background variables included respondent's age, sex, geographical  location, birthplace and educational status.