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.

This article reports on the accessibility of online public health campaigns such as Australian cancer screening programs for people with intellectual disability. A range of accessibility issues were found, demonstrating that government public health initiatives need to make improvements to ensure they meet the communication and information rights of people with intellectual disability and reduce...

This report examines the evidence that social capital has profound consequences for a nation’s health, from building resilience and emotional health to preventing the decline into physical health problems. It makes the case that government should increase activities that strengthen social capital and networks to support people to live healthier lives.

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of disability and death in Australia, despite well-established prevention and treatment strategies. This treatable condition has become harder to manage than it should be, leading to preventable ASCVD events. With all the resources in place, the challenge is to bring them together into a cohesive model of...

This meta-analysis examines the prolonged impacts of COVID-19 infection across 14 studies from 2023 and 2024. It identifies a core set of common and persistent symptoms: fatigue, poor concentration/memory, shortness of breath, and loss of taste or smell. By contributing to a more precise definition of long COVID, the report supports more accurate diagnosis and...