Functioning and disability publications

The geography of disability and economic disadvantage in Australian capital cities

How is severe disability distributed within Australian capital cities? What is the relationship between the percentage of people with severe disability living in a local metropolitan area and the socioeconomic disadvantage of the area? This report presents data on the geographical distribution of severe disability among people aged less than 65 years living in Australian capital cities, based on analysis of the 2006 Census of Population and Housing.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 1 April 2009; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 910 2; AIHW cat. no. DIS 54; $20.00

Younger People with Disability in Residential Aged Care Program: final report on the 2007-08 Minimum Data Set

Disability series

This report includes information from the 2007-08 Younger People With Disability in Residential Aged Care Minimum Data Set (YPIRAC MDS). It summarises the characteristics of people who were 'on the books' during 2007-08 and the YPIRAC services they received. Included in 'on the books' are people who accepted YPIRAC services in 2006-07 and continued to receive services (including monitoring only) in 2007-08, along with new starters in 2007-08.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 16 February 2009; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 890 7; AIHW cat. no. DIS 53; INTERNET ONLY

Disability in Australia: intellectual disability

AIHW bulletin no. 67

People with an intellectual disability represent a very significant client group of disability services in Australia, reflecting the priority given to this group and the origins of many disability services in Australia. This bulletin presents an overview of prevalence of intellectual disability and its related impairments, health conditions and activity limitations. The analyses focus on outcomes of participation in major life areas in children and young adults with intellectual disability as well as people ageing with intellectual disability.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 12 November 2008; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 850 1; AIHW cat. no. AUS 110; 40pp.; $10.00

Disability support services 2006-07: national data on services provided under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement

Disability series

Disability support services 2006-07 is a report on data collected as part of the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007. The NMDS provides information relating to CSTDA-funded service outlets and users of these services, including support needs of users and informal care arrangements. The special focus chapter uses trend data from four full-year data collections to describe changes in the profile of CSTDA consumers since 2003–04 and their patterns of service use.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 29 October 2008; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 853 2; AIHW cat. no. DIS 52; 168pp.; $32.00

Disability in Australia: trends in prevalence, education, employment and community living

AIHW bulletin no. 61

This bulletin provides an overview of disability trends over two decades, including trends in need for and receipt of assistance with specific basic activities of daily life. It also examines the trends in three major areas of people with a disability: education, employment and community living.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 28 August 2008; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 801 3; AIHW cat. no. AUS 103; 40pp.; $10.00

A picture of osteoporosis in Australia

Arthritis series no. 6

Osteoporosis is a silent condition that occurs in both men and women. The bones become fragile and brittle, and bone strength is greatly reduced, so that fractures can occur after only minimal trauma. Fractures occur most commonly in the hip, spine and wrist, and can lead to long-lasting pain and disability that affects quality of life and independence. The good news is that osteoporosis is largely preventable. This booklet is aimed at anyone with an interest in osteoporosis. It includes information on the causes, management and prevention of the disease, and brings together the latest data about its impact in Australia.

Authored by Graf J.

Published 4 August 2008; ISSN 1833-0991; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 781 8; AIHW cat. no. PHE 99; 36pp.; $10.00

Disability in Australia: acquired brain injury

AIHW bulletin no. 55

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a common cause of disability among people of all ages. Disabilities related to ABI are often complex and may cause limitations in many areas of life. This bulletin examines ABI in Australia: its causes, the prevalence and severity of disability related to ABI, and the needs of people with ABI in various aspects of life. It also provides a profile of people with ABI who currently use specialist disability services funded under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement.

Authored by O'Rance L.

Published 13 December 2007; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 741 2; AIHW cat. no. AUS 96; 28pp.; $10.00

Disability support services 2005-06: national data on services provided under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement

Disability series

Disability support services 2005-06 reports on data collected as part of the Commonwealth State/Territory disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) between 1 July 2005 and 30 June 2006. The NMDS provides information relating to CSTDA funded service outlets and users of these services, including support needs of users and informal carer arrangements. Trends in data over the past three years are presented, describing changes in the profile of CSTDA service users during that period. This report includes for the first time a special chapter focusing on service users with Autism, their service use and characteristics in comparison with other service users during 2005-06.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 26 October 2007; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 728 3; AIHW cat. no. DIS 51; 150pp.; $30.00

A picture of osteoarthritis in Australia

Arthritis series no. 5

Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disease, causing large amounts of disability and pain in the Australian community. Osteoarthritis impacts on the mental health and quality of life of people with the disease. There are a number of risk factors for osteoarthritis including excess weight or obesity, joint injury, repetitive kneeling or squatting and repetitive heavy lifting. Osteoarthritis can be effectively managed with medication, exercise and in some cases surgery. This report brings together the latest data to highlight the impact of osteoarthritis in Australia. The report includes information on the causes, treatment and management of the disease. The information included in the report should be useful to the broader community, policy makers and anyone with an interest in osteoarthritis.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 12 October 2007; ISSN 1833-0991; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 725 2; AIHW cat. no. PHE 93; 32pp.; $10.00

Current and future demand for specialist disability services

This publication reports the findings of a study the AIHW was commissioned to undertake on levels of unmet demand for specialist disability services funded under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement. It gives estimates of current levels of unmet demand for accommodation and respite services, community access services, and disability employment services, and presents data and commentary relating to projected future demand and the key factors likely to influence levels of demand in coming years.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 8 June 2007; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978-1-74024-685-9; AIHW cat. no. DIS 50; 213pp.; $25.00