Better health and ageing for all Australians

Publications

A listing of publications, sorted by A-Z and topics, on the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing websites.

Alternatively view all 692 publications or the most recently added publications on this website.

Currently displaying the 10 most recently added publications:

PublicationYearStatusHealth topics
Roadmap for national mental health reform

An outline of the reform directions that governments will take over the period 2012-2022.

2013Current
Trachoma Surveillance Report 2006 to 2009

 Historical reports from the National Trachoma Surveillance and Reporting Unit (NTSRU)

2013Historical
Decision making tool: Responding to issues of restraint in Aged Care

This document has been developed to assist staff and management working in both the residential and community aged care setting to make informed decisions in relation to the use or non use of restraint, in responding to behaviours of concern.

2012Current
Evaluation of the mental health nurse incentive program

This report assesses the effectiveness and appropriateness of the program and its current operational parameters as well as modelling future demand and growth patterns. It addresses patient outcomes, program uptake, program demand, cost benefits, program structure and compliance.

2012Current
Report to Health Ministers : Second Progress Report on the Implementation of the National Framework for Action to Promote Eye Health and Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss

2012Current
2012 National Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey – The Aged Care Workforce, 2012 – Final Report

The Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey informs workforce planning on issues surrounding the recruitment and retention, training and education, carer development and employment conditions of the aged care workforce. It provides a comprehensive profile of the aged care workforce which spans almost a decade.

2012Current
Decision-Making Tool: Supporting a Restraint Free Environment in Residential Aged Care

A person-centred approach is a restraint free approach – a way of thinking that preserves the human rights of any person. All residents are entitled to respect and protection of their basic rights and freedoms, regardless of where they live. This entitlement includes all persons bearing a corresponding obligation to respect and protect the rights and freedoms of others.

2012Current
Decision-Making Tool: Supporting a Restraint Free Environment in Community Aged Care

A restraint-free environment means no words, devices or actions will interfere with a person’s ability to make a decision or restrict their free movement.

2012Current
Australian Government Response to the Report of the Senate Select committee on Men's Health

2012Current
Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People 2012/13

The Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People is a comprehensive guide to the wide range of services provided for older people by the Australian Government.

2012Current