In November 2012, the Government announced its intention to assess the broader economic, social and environmental benefits arising from all elements of government research investment, including those benefits arising from university-based research. In support of this work, the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education, in consultation with the Australian Research...

This release presents key indicators on the incidence of use of information technology and innovation in Australian business, as collected by the 2011-12 Business Characteristics Survey (BCS). Data quality An important aim of the BCS is to release estimates for key indicators within 12 months of the reference date. While every effort has been made...

This report card provides information against Essential Indicators from the HfL Program for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) that have participated in the program since 2007 and the 2010-11 OSR data for ACCHS. In addition, background information on the Indigenous population in general are provided from the 2011 Census preliminary estimates and various AIHW...

On a snapshot day in 2012, almost 47,000 clients received pharmacotherapy treatment for their opioid dependence at 2,226 dosing points around Australia, this report finds. Summary Almost 47,000 Australians received pharmacotherapy treatment for their opioid dependence on a snapshot day in June 2012. The number of people receiving opioid pharmacotherapy treatment has almost doubled since...

This report aims to provide the evidence base for future research and policy development to support family functioning and children's health and wellbeing. Introduction Growing Up in Australia: The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) is Australia’s first nationally representative longitudinal study of child development. The purpose of the study is to provide policy-makers and...