This report examines the characteristics and service use of people who accessed both Disability Services and Home and Community Care programs in 2010–11, finding that people using both programs required higher, more complex and diverse supports, and relied on a wide range of complementary services from both programs to support their distinct support needs. Summary...

One out of every 17 bowel cancer assessments in Australia from July 2012 to June 2013 detected an advanced adenoma (precancerous lesion), and a bowel cancer was detected in one out of every 32 assessments. Overview The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality from bowel cancer by actively...

The algorithm currently in use may underestimate the incidence of acute coronary events in Australia, according to this validation study. Overview Monitoring the incidence of acute coronary events is critical to assess the health and economic burden of coronary heart disease (CHD) on the Australian population and for health service planning. There are currently no...

Summary: Provides links to Australian Government organisations responsible for the arts and culture, state and territory government websites, regional arts websites, non-government organisations websites and international organisations. It also provides links to a range of organisations by art form: • ballet and dance • film • libraries • literature • museums and galleries • music...

More than one in four Australian businesses had a social media presence as at 30 June 2013, up from one in five the previous year, according to this release.