Summary In 2010, 55% of 6-year-olds had experienced decay in their baby (deciduous) teeth and 48% of 12-year-olds had experienced decay in their permanent teeth. These data do not include data for New South Wales or Victoria. In 2013, 16% of adults with natural teeth had experienced toothache in the previous 12 months and 27%...

The latest information on how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia are faring according to a range of measures of health status and outcomes, determinants of health and health system performance. Summary This report gives the latest information on how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia are faring according to a...

Adoptions Australia 2014–15, the 25th report in the series, presents the latest data on adoptions of Australian children and children from overseas, and highlights important trends in the number of adoptions back to 1990–91. Summary Adoption numbers continued to decline In 2014–15, 292 adoptions were recorded as finalised. This is the lowest annual number of...

Provides an overview of data about the national response of the health and welfare system to the mental health care needs of Australians. Introduction This Mental health services—In brief 2015 report is a companion publication to the Mental health services in Australia website. The report provides an annual overview of mental health services, incorporating updates...

The rate of women aged between 15-44 years giving birth is higher than a decade ago, according to this report. Summary - Mothers at a glance Women are giving birth later in life The average age of all women who gave birth was 30.1 years in 2013, compared with 29.5 in 2003. The average age...