Define's and clarifies what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of delivering child/family welfare services in Australia. Summary This paper aims to define and clarify what trauma-informed service delivery means in the context of delivering child/family welfare services in Australia. Exposure to traumatic life events such as child abuse, neglect and domestic violence is...

This report lists 290 tax expenditures and, where possible, provides an estimate of the dollar value or order of magnitude of the benefit to taxpayers. IntroductionA tax expenditure arises where the actual tax treatment of an activity or class of taxpayer differs from the benchmark tax treatment.

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...

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...