This report looks at the evidence collected and assessed by the Safety Monitoring Committee established to assess whether there were adverse outcomes following the introduction of new guidelines on how women with a low-grade Pap test result or a treated high-grade cervical biopsy result should be managed. Summary It has been 7 years since the...

This report outlines a proposed approach to monitoring access to, and utilisation of, pulmonary rehabilitation and long term oxygen therapy, by capitalising on existing data sources and identifying data development opportunities. Summary Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of death and disability in Australia. About 1 in 13 people aged 40 and...

This report provides detailed information on the national response to the palliative care needs of Australians.

This is the first comprehensive national report on prostate cancer in Australia, presenting an overview of the condition and analysis of key summary measures including incidence, mortality and survival. Summary The effect of prostate cancer is wide reaching-affecting males diagnosed with the condition, their families and communities. Prostate cancer in Australia is the first comprehensive...

This report looks at trends in housing and housing assistance provided by governments in Australia in 2012-13. Summary