This report provides an overview of current patterns and trends in mortality and life expectancy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Summary This report provides an overview of current patterns and trends in mortality and life expectancy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Australians have a life expectancy of around 10 years...

This report presents information about the prevalence and impact of osteoporosis in Australians aged 50 and over. Summary Osteoporosis, a common condition among older people, causes bones to become weak. Until a minimal trauma fracture occurs, osteoporosis has no obvious symptoms and so many cases go undiagnosed. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the true...

Provides national data standards for the community services sector. Overview The National Community Services Data Dictionary (NCSDD) provides national data standards for the community services sector. This latest version (version 8) reflects changes to data standards between July 2012 and end-April 2014. Two data set specifications, 2 data element clusters, 96 data elements, 2 classifications...

Examines the outcomes for the 87,000 people who received care under the Transition Care Program from 2005–06 to 2012–13. Summary For many older people, a hospital stay can be accompanied by a decline in functioning. The Transition Care Program (TCP) provides short-term care to older Australians in this situation directly after discharge from hospital. The...

Overview: This fact sheet summarises some of the key similarities and differences between young people and adults in the justice systems in Australia. In all states and territories, young people aged 10 and over can be charged with a criminal offence. Separate justice systems exist for young people and adults, each with specific legislation. In...