Publication catalogue list

Disability support services 2007-08: national data on services provided under the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement

Disability series

Disability support services 2007-08 is a report on data collected as part of the Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008. 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 summarises some key characteristics of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who used specialist disability services between 2003-04 and 2007-08.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 3 December 2009; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 976 8; AIHW cat. no. DIS 56; 208pp.; $35.00

Disability in Australia: multiple disabilities and need for assistance

Disability series

The number and type of disabilities a person has is highly related to the severity of disability and need for assistance. This report examines the severity of disability and complex support needs of people with multiple disabilities in Australia. The analysis examines people with multiple disabilities in different age groups: children (0-14 years), people of working age (15-64 years) and older people (aged 65 years or over).

Authored by AIHW.

Published 9 September 2009; ISSN 1444-3589; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 947 8; AIHW cat. no. DIS 55; 60pp.; $25.00

Carers National Data Repository scoping study: final report

The Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) commissioned AIHW to undertake this study to investigate and document the scope, feasibility and utility of setting up a Carers National Data Repository (CNDR). The CNDR is conceived as a way of improving the evidence available about carers using existing data which would mitigate issues arising from scattered evidence by bringing data together, standardising metadata and analysing data in more integrated ways (including through the use of data linkage) to inform important policy and research issues.

Authored by AIHW.

Published 18 August 2009; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 946 1; AIHW cat. no. AGE 59; 66pp.; INTERNET ONLY

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