Fact sheet
Health insights: preventing falls
Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths in Australia, accounting for 43% of all injury hospitalisations (2023-24) and 43% of all injury deaths (2022-23). This paper provides information, statistics and different perspectives on falls in those ages 65+ in Gippsland, Victoria.
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Health insights: reduce health impacts of climate change in Gippsland
The fact sheet provides insights and statistical data on the health impacts of climate change in Gippsland, Victoria. It outlines the health impacts of climate change; projected changes for Gippsland; populations most vulnerable to health impacts; community perspective; geospatial climate vulnerability and risk map; response and resources.
Fact sheet
Health insights: primary health workforce
This fact sheet provides insights and statistical data on the primary health workforce in Gippsland, Victoria. It provides an overview of nursing, allied health and medical health practitioners in comparison to Victoria. In Gippsland, the health care and social assistance sector is the largest industry of employment, accounting for 20% of the total workforce in...
Fact sheet
Health insights: palliative care
The fact sheet provides insights and statistical data on palliative care in Gippsland, Victoria. It presents Gippsland 2023–2024 data and a summary analysis of primary palliative care hospital admissions for Gippsland residents (2019–2020 to 2024–2025). It identifies key themes from stakeholder consultations.
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Health insights: diagnosing lung cancer early
This factsheet provides insights and statistical data on lung cancer in Gippsland, Victoria. It presents information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, Gippsland health data, community and professional perspectives, and opportunities to improve. Gippsland has the highest rate of current smokers of Victorian Primary Health Network regions.