Deaths
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Mortality rate
Death rate
Fact sheet
Health insights: palliative care
The fact sheet provides insights and statistical data on palliative care in Gippsland, Victoria. It presents Gippsland 2023–2024 data and a summary analysis of primary palliative care hospital admissions for Gippsland residents (2019–2020 to 2024–2025). It identifies key themes from stakeholder consultations.
Fact sheet
Health insights: diagnosing lung cancer early
This factsheet provides insights and statistical data on lung cancer in Gippsland, Victoria. It presents information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, Gippsland health data, community and professional perspectives, and opportunities to improve. Gippsland has the highest rate of current smokers of Victorian Primary Health Network regions.
Report
2025 Population statement
An exploration of how Australia’s population is changing and what the future might look like. The population surpassed 27.5 million in 2025 and growth will slow due to lower migration and fertility. The report includes sections on ageing, life expectancy and mortality, and introduces new 40‑year projections for states, territories, cities and regions.
Journal article
Inequalities in cancer mortality between people with and without disability
Cancer is a major contributor to the mortality gap between people with and without disability. Using nationally linked data, this study concluded that people with disability had higher mortality overall and for specific cancers. Effort should prioritise interventions that work for people with disability across the cancer control pathway.
Report
Key work health and safety statistics Australia: 2025
This report highlights key trends in work-related fatalities, injuries and disease, and provides valuable insights to help improve safety outcomes in Australian workplaces. There are more than 400 serious claims a day across Australia. The report finds the challenges to overcome are significant with harm occurring in a concentration of certain industries.