Publication list

Injury among young Australians

AIHW bulletin no. 60

'Injury among young Australians' provides comprehensive information on injury incidence, hospitalisations and deaths among young people in Australia. It presents the most up-to-date available data, as well as trend data, on major causes of injury for this population group, including transport accidents, intentional self-harm and suicide, assault and accidental poisoning. Information is presented for these and other causes by age and sex, Indigenous status, remoteness of residence and socioeconomic status, in order to provide a comprehensive overview of injury among young Australians. This bulletin will be relevant to anyone interested in gaining an insight into the patterns of morbidity and mortality among young people due to injury.

Authored by Eldridge D.

Published 4 June 2008; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 779 5; AIHW cat. no. AUS 102; 48pp.; $10.00

Occupational asthma in Australia

AIHW bulletin no. 59

Authored by Bhatia K.

Published 8 May 2008; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 174024 773 3; AIHW cat. no. AUS 101; 28pp.; $10.00

Key national indicators of children's health, development and wellbeing: indicator framework of 'A picture of Australia's children 2009'

AIHW bulletin no. 58

This bulletin previews the reporting framework and key national indicators that will be the basis of the report, 'A picture of Australia's children 2009', scheduled for release in 2009. This bulletin also contains the Headline Indicators for Children's Health, Development and Wellbeing. The indicators cover a broad range of areas of children's health, development and wellbeing, including: morbidity, disability, mortality, health risk and protective factors, early learning and education, the influences of family, neighbourhood and community factors, safety and security, economic and social influences, and measures of system performance.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 1 April 2008; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 764 1; AIHW cat. no. AUS 100; 28pp.; $10.00

Community housing in Australia 2005-06: findings from the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement data

AIHW bulletin no. 57

Summary of findings from the 2005-06 community housing trial collection of unit record level organisation and dwelling administrative data.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 15 January 2008; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 745 0; AIHW cat. no. AUS 98; 12pp.; $10.00

Demand for SAAP accommodation by homeless people 2005-06: summary

AIHW bulletin no. 56

Although SAAP agencies accommodate large numbers of people every day, they cannot always meet all the requests for SAAP accommodation. this bulletin summarises the demand for SAAP accommodation information contained in the 'Demand for SAAP accommodation by homeless people 2004-05' report (internet only), with a focus on the total number of people turned away from SAAP accommodation.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 19 December 2007; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 742 9; AIHW cat. no. AUS 97; $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

National palliative care performance indicators: results of the 2006 performance indicator data collection

AIHW bulletin no. 54

This report presents the findings of the second national collection of performance indicator data from Australia's palliative care sector. The information collected was designed to support the calculation of four national performance indicators that were developed and agreed by representatives of the states and territories and the Australian Government on the Palliative care Intergovernmental Forum. The four performance indicators are based on the goals and objectives of the National Palliative Care Strategy and provide some information on the extent to which the Strategy has been implemented.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 3 September 2007; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978-1-74024-719-1; AIHW cat. no. AUS 94; 28pp.; $10.00

Older Australians in hospital

AIHW bulletin no. 53

Hospital use increases with age for both admissions and length of stay. This bulletin examines patterns of hospital use among people aged 65 and over. Hospitalisation, length of stay, diagnosis, type of care and destination on discharge are examined.

Authored by Karmel R, Hales C & Lloyd J.

Published 24 August 2007; ISSN 1456 9820; ISBN-13 978-1-74024-712-2; AIHW cat. no. AUS 92; 36pp.; $10.00

Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2005-06: findings from the National Minimum Data Set

AIHW bulletin no. 52

'Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2005-06: findings from the National Minimum Data Set' presents data on publicly funded alcohol and other drug treatment services and their clients, including information about the types of drugs for which treatment is sought and the types of treatment provided. The data contained in this bulletin are derived from the comprehensive AODTS-NMDS 2005-06 annual report.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 26 July 2007; ISSN 1446-9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 701 6; AIHW cat. no. AUS 91; 16pp.; FREE

Homeless SAAP clients with mental health and substance use problems 2004-05

AIHW bulletin no. 51

Mental health and substance use problems are experienced by many Australians and research has indicated these problems are far more prevalent in the homeless population. This bulletin, the sixth thematic report from the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) National Data Collection (NDC), shows that a number of SAAP clients have mental health and/or substance use problems and provides an overview of the assistance given to these clients by the Program. SAAP is a major part of Australia's overall response to homelessness and represents a broader social safety net designed to help people in crisis in the community.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 15 March 2007; ISSN 1446 9820; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 656 9; AIHW cat. no. AUS 89; 24pp.; $10.00