This report presents data for 19 ‘process of care’ and ‘health outcomes’ indicators which focus on the prevention and management of chronic disease, and maternal and child health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Summary This is the first national report on the Indigenous primary health-care national Key Performance Indicators (nKPIs) data collection. It covers...

Australia's rate of incidence of insulin-treated diabetes has remained stable over the last decade, with between 10 and 12 new cases per 100,000 population per year. Summary Diabetes results in a large health and economic burden for individuals, families and communities. There were around 53,500 people in Australia who began using insulin to treat their...

Whānau Ora is an inclusive interagency approach to providing health and social services to build the capacity of all New Zealand families in need. This report examines the performance of general practices in Whānau Ora collectives. Summary Whānau Ora is an inclusive interagency approach to providing health and social services to build the capacity of...

Executive summary: An estimated 226,700 people in Australia are living with chronic hepatitis C. While the numbers of people estimated to have been infected with hepatitis C has reduced over the past 15 years, the number of people with hepatitis C-related liver disease is increasing. Growing older and duration of infection are significant determinants in...

Summary: This report presents national information on cases of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) associated with care provided by public hospitals for the period 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. This report builds on robust national and jurisdictional arrangements to monitor and reduce SAB. What is SAB? SAB is a serious bloodstream infection that may...