This report analyses the youth detention population in Australia, aged 10 and over, for the four year period from the June quarter 2020 to the June quarter 2024. It presents states and territory trends, including the impact of changes to the minimum age of criminal responsibility introduced in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern...

Every year in Australia, millions of years of healthy life are lost because of injury, illness or premature deaths. This loss of healthy life is called the ‘burden of disease’. This report includes national estimates for 220 diseases and injuries as well as estimates of the disease burden attributed to individual risk factors. It shows...

People experiencing homelessness or situations placing them at risk of homelessness are supported by specialist homelessness services. This report summarises the characteristics of clients receiving support from these services throughout 2023–24, including the services requested, outcomes achieved and unmet requests for services.

First Nations people experience significant health disparities, including high rates of chronic physical and mental health conditions. This paper explores the intersection of physical and mental health among First Nations people, focusing on chronic disease management and social and emotional wellbeing. It evaluates health programs, health policies and digital health initiatives which aim to improve...

This paper presents information on the ear and hearing health of First Nations children aged 0–14 and shows the rate of preventable hearing loss among First Nations children is decreasing but still well above national averages.