This report reviews the limited information available in Australia on how many people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have the vaccination, and finds that the uptake rate is not as high as would be expected if recommendations were being followed. Research has shown that vaccinations against influenza and pneumococcal infection are beneficial for...

This report describes the clients of specialist homelessness agencies, the assistance they sought and were provided, and outcomes achieved for clients. Keyfindings: Almost 230,000 Australians accessed specialist homelessness services in 2011–12

This report provides summary data on hospitalised injury of children and young people (aged 0-17 years) in New South Wales from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. This report provides summary data on hospitalised injury in New South Wales (NSW) resident children and young people (0-17) for the period 1 July 2009 to 30...

This report contains comprehensive information relating to adoptions in Australia, including characteristics of adopted children, adoptive families and birth mothers. Key findings: Falling intercountry adoption numbers contribute to overall decline The 333 finalised adoptions in 2011-12 was the lowest annual number on record-a 13% fall from the previous year's low of 384 and a 78%...

This paper presents key statistics about transition care services provided to older people directly after discharge from hospital. The Transition Care Program aims to improve recipients' independence and functioning, and has assisted nearly 52,000 people since it started in 2005-06, including 18,000 individuals who received just under 20,300 episodes of transition care in 2010-11. The...