Chronic diseases
Alternative labels
Non-communicable diseases
Chronic illness
Description
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.
Report
Australia's health 2026
The report presents the latest key findings and a selection of short topic-based narratives, offering insights into contemporary health and wellbeing issues in Australia. It charts the nations’ progress while also informing priorities for future improvement. It finds that 3 in 5 Australians live with at least one chronic condition.
Report
‘What works’ in employment services and supports for mature-age jobseekers with acquired disability and health conditions
This report reviews Australian and international evidence to synthesise ‘what works’ in employment services and supports to move unemployed people aged over 45 with disability and health conditions into work, and what could work better in the current landscape to improve the quantity and quality of employment outcomes for that group in Australia.
Briefing paper
Partnering for prevention: strengthening Australia’s chronic disease prevention system
Strengthening chronic disease prevention requires more than individual programs. It depends on systems that support coordinated, equitable and well-governed action. This brief summarises insights from a Partnering for Prevention initiative, focused on primary prevention. It identifies nine action areas that define the key elements of a stronger chronic disease prevention system in Australia.
Report
The health and economic benefits of tackling non‑communicable diseases
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the burden of non-communicable diseases across OECD and European Union countries, bringing together the latest evidence on disease burden, risk factors, health system performance and economic impacts. The report identifies country-specific priority areas for action.
Research Summary
‘What works’ in employment services and supports for mature-age jobseekers with acquired disability and health conditions
This report summarises evidence on employment services and supports for mature-age jobseekers with acquired disability and health conditions. It outlines what works, what does not, and key evidence gaps, drawing implications for employment services. The summary highlights approaches to improve outcomes, emphasising employer engagement, system coordination, and more effective support for diverse jobseeker needs overall.