This publication presents findings on edentulism (complete tooth loss), dental caries (decay) and periodontal (gum) disease among public dental patients between 1995-96 and 2001-02. Adults eligible for public dental care are primarily persons on low incomes who hold government entitlement cards such as aged pensioners and the unemployed.

This report presents the results of a comprehensive national data collection of Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) providers and care recipients. This program, established in 2001, enables frail-aged people to remain in their homes through the support of coordinated packages of high level care. The data collected provide an insight into the needs and...

This bulletin examines levels and trends in the prevalence of obesity in the context of an ageing populations and the likely health and economic consequences. The focus is confined to obesity rather than lesser degrees of overweight because obesity has significant health consequences at all ages. The findings will inform policy makers and program deliverers...

The Census collects data on a broad range of social and economic aspects of the Australian population. This Current Issues Brief provides data on four summary indexes derived from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing.

This resource kit supports the Health Promoting Schools Framework and provides principles and strategies of good programs and practices of quality healthy eating and physical activity Such as: Implement school policies and standards that support healthy eatingand active living. Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and othersupport staff to teach and promote healthy eating and...