With the rapid increase in prevalence of dementia internationally and in Australia, there is a need to identify issues for people living with dementia and their carers. There is a high economic impact on families, carers and communities, and an associated stigma and social exclusion. A changed approach is required from government, providers of care...

This report examines the distinct health profiles of five male population groups, characterised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, remoteness, socioeconomic disadvantage, region of birth, and age. Key findings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males generally experience poorer health than the overall population, highlighted by a life expectancy of 67 years (11.5 years less...

This paper describes the patient journey mapping tools and frameworks used in the Managing Two Worlds Together (MTWT) Project. We sought to explore the barriers and enablers, gaps and strategies in relation to country Aboriginal patient journeys from rural and remote locations to city hospitals and return, from the perspective of the patient/client, their carer/...

This paper presents the latest statistics monitoring the National Cervical Screening Program, which aims to reduce incidence, morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) aims to reduce cervical cancer cases, as well as illness and death resulting from cervical cancer in Australia, through an organised approach to cervical screening aimed...

Objective. To assess whether Indigenous Australians age prematurely compared with other Australians, as implied by Australian Government aged care policy, which uses age 50 years and over for population-based planning for Indigenous people compared with 70 years for non-indigenous people.