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.

This essay investigates technological innovation and the rise of digital platformisation in the care sector, drawing on research that explores the features of digital care platforms and care management platforms for aged care in Australia. The essay outlines two distinct types of digital platforms in operation.

This follow up national report card on voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in residential aged care homes provides updated data. It finds again that the majority of Australia’s residential aged care providers do not give VAD the same support and visibility as other end-of-life choices, despite some states having VAD legislation for more than six years.

Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths in Australia, accounting for 43% of all injury hospitalisations (2023-24) and 43% of all injury deaths (2022-23). This paper provides information, statistics and different perspectives on falls in those ages 65+ in Gippsland, Victoria.

This analysis was developed to provide a detailed picture of the current availability of residential aged care in Western Australia (WA) and the challenges associated with meeting future demand. It includes demographic analysis to identify pressure points in the market and explores whether there are reasons why supply has not kept pace with demand.