This report presents data for 19 ‘process of care’ and ‘health outcomes’ indicators which focus on the prevention and management of chronic disease, and maternal and child health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Summary This is the first national report on the Indigenous primary health-care national Key Performance Indicators (nKPIs) data collection. It covers...

This report presents the latest national statistics monitoring the National Cervical Screening Program, which aims to reduce incidence, morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. Summary The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) aims to reduce cervical cancer cases, as well as illness and death from cervical cancer in Australia, through an organised approach to cervical screening...

There were 1,338 hospitals in Australia in 2012-13, according to this detailed overview of Australia’s public and private hospitals. Summary There were 1,338 hospitals in Australia in 2012-13. The 746 public hospitals accounted for about 68% of hospital beds (58,300) and the 592 private hospitals accounted for about 32% of beds (28,000, based on 2011-12...

Australia's rate of incidence of insulin-treated diabetes has remained stable over the last decade, with between 10 and 12 new cases per 100,000 population per year. Summary Diabetes results in a large health and economic burden for individuals, families and communities. There were around 53,500 people in Australia who began using insulin to treat their...

This report presents information on young people under youth justice supervision, both in the community and in detention, during 2012–13. It explores the characteristics of their supervision and recent trends. Data are reported for all states and territories except WA and the NT. National totals include estimates for all jurisdictions where possible. Around 6,300 young...