Publication catalogue list

An overview of chronic kidney disease in Australia, 2009

This report explains what chronic kidney disease is and describes its extent and patterns in the Australian community. Chronic kidney disease contributed to nearly 10% of all deaths in Australia in 2006 and over 1.1 million hospitalisations in 2006-07. Risk factors for chronic kidney disease are highly prevalent in Australia and the number of Australians at risk is increasing. Indigenous Australians in particular are at high risk.

Authored by Green F & Ryan C.

Published 27 May 2009; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 928 7; AIHW cat. no. PHE 111; 36pp.; $20.00

National evaluation of the Aged Care Innovative Pool Disability Aged Care Interface Pilot: final report

Aged care series no. 12

Nine projects were established under the Aged Care Innovative Pool Disability Aged Care Interface Pilot to trial new approaches to community-based aged care for people with disabilities who experience an increased need for support due to ageing. The projects have targeted eligible people living in supported accommodation facilities funded under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement. Throughout 2004 and 2005, the AIHW evaluated the projects in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. The evaluation gathered information about the ageing-related needs of Pilot clients, the service activity profiles of projects, and evidence on individual outcomes and care experiences. This information is made available to inform policy discussions concerning the interface between national disability support and aged care programs.

Authored by Hales C, Ross L & Ryan C.

Published 6 October 2006; ISSN 1325-6035; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 611 8; AIHW cat. no. AGE 50; 322pp.; $37.00

National evaluation of the Retirement Villages Care Pilot: final report

Aged care series no. 11

An Australian Government initiative, the Retirement Villages Care Pilot (RVCP ) has trialled the provision of flexible care packages into retirement villages in metropolitan, regional and rural locations across Australia. The evaluation found that RVCP packages deliver a more comprehensive range of services than Community Aged Care Packages, and are able to deliver service levels ranging from a low-level HACC service of one type of assistance up to that of a typical Extended Aged Care at Home package, or higher.

Authored by Hales C, Ross L & Ryan C.

Published 8 August 2006; ISSN 1325-6025; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 583 8; AIHW cat. no. AGE 49; 320pp.; OUT OF PRINT

National evaluation of the Aged Care Innovative Pool Dementia Pilot: final report

Aged care series no. 10

The evaluation report describes the range of new care choices for older Australians with dementia and their carers that emerged from the Innovative Pool Dementia Pilot and presents evidence that these new service offerings have helped clients to remain at home for as long as possible.

Authored by Hales C, Ross L & Ryan C.

Published 28 July 2006; ISSN 1325-6025; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 589 0; AIHW cat. no. AGE 48; 468pp.; $45.00