This report presents the most up-to-date estimates of the number of people with diagnosed diabetes in Australia based on self-reports to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 2007-08 National Health Survey. The number of people with diabetes is presented by diabetes type, age, sex, state of usual residence and remoteness. Key findings: In 2007–08, an estimated...

Nineteen people talked to Serious and Continuing Illness Policy and Practice Study (SCIPPS) researchers about what life was like living with chronic illness. They described the strengths they brought to experiences of living with chronic illness. Sharing stories and health information with friends and family is one way in which the people we talked with...

New forms of aid, including “philanthrocapitalism” such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are rapidly altering the international aid architecture for health. These organisations have financial power, actively shape agendas and influence policy. The rise of non‐traditional donor organisations creates opportunities and has implications for Australia as it scales‐up its aid program. AusAID could...

With preventive health now a major focus of health reform in Australia, this report provides information about the prevalence of those chronic diseases for which behavioural changes, or increased screening practices, can reduce onset, assist in management, or prevent death. The report contains current prevalence rates, and where possible, shows trends in chronic conditions over...

This policy will guide the work of palliative care services, consortia and government from 2011 to 2015. The actions outlined in this policy will equip specialist palliative care services in Victoria to meet growing demand for palliative care.