Publication list

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; $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

CSTDA NMDS tables prepared for the CSTDA annual public report 2004-05

Disability series

This report is a technical, statistical complement to the 'CSTDA annual public report 2004-05', presenting but not describing the tables prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare for use in chapters 6 and 7 of that report. These tables are based on data from the 2004-05 Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 18 December 2006; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 647 7; AIHW cat. no. DIS 48; 22pp.; INTERNET ONLY

Therapy and equipment needs of people with cerebral palsy and like disabilities in Australia

Disability series

This report considers the need for therapy and equipment among people with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. Various sources of information have been used to examine the effectiveness of therapy and equipment, and the nature and extent of met and unmet need for therapy and equipment in Australia. Three estimates of the annual cost of meeting unmet need for therapy among people with cerebral palsy and like disabilities are provided.

Authored by AIHW & CP Australia.

Published 7 December 2006; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 629 3; AIHW cat. no. DIS 49; 220pp.; $35.00

Life expectancy and disability in Australia 1988 to 2003

Disability series

Life expectancy has increased markedly over the last century. Has the number of years lived with illness or disability fallen or risen as overall life expectancy has lengthened? This report explores this question, focusing on years lived with disability. The report updates previous estimates of 'health expectancies' in Australia and examines the changes over a period of 15 years, from 1988 to 2003.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 1 September 2006; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 604 0; AIHW cat. no. DIS 47; 44pp.; $22.00

Disability support services 2004-05: national data on services provided under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement

Disability series

'Disability support services 2004-05' reports on data collected as part of the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005. The NMDS provides information on the service outlets funded under the CSTDA and the people who use these services. The report includes a strong focus on data relating to the support needs, informal carers and living arrangements of people who access CSTDA-funded services. For the first time, some comparisons between two full financial years of CSTDA data (2003-04 and 2004-05) are included.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 31 August 2006; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 602 6; AIHW cat. no. DIS 46; 141pp.; $27.00