The overview provides a summary of the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the social, political and environmental determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health. It is relevant for the health workforce, students and others requiring access to up-to-date statistical information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s...

This report provides a comprehensive outline of the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The information presented is intended to assist community members, services and policymakers to identify emerging areas of strength as well as to identify health conditions of concern.

An accessible synthesis of information and research from the book 'Learning from 50 years of Aboriginal alcohol programs: beating the grog in Australia'. The summary includes key messages and practice information directly relevant to the workforce. It broadly summarises past efforts to inform future policy and practice focused on preventing and reducing harms from alcohol...

Many older Australians experience abuse, neglect or financial exploitation, usually at the hands of their adult children or other close relatives. This research report reveals the key reasons older people experiencing harm do not receive the support they so desperately need.

The early sections of this report present information about the social and cultural context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social determinants, the structure of the population, and measures of population health including births, deaths and hospitalisations. The remaining sections consist of selected health conditions and risk/protective factors that contribute to the overall health...