Australia's Welfare 2013 - AIHW

Australia's Welfare 2013 is the 11th biennial welfare report from the AIHW.  The report provides an overview of the wellbeing of Australians in terms of healthy living, autonomy and participation and social cohesion.  It includes information on:

• population factors underpinning the demand for welfare services
• particular needs and assistance provided to key groups
• resourcing of welfare services in Australia

The data from the report includes the fact that people outside major cities experience several areas of disadvantage in higher death and disability rates and lower education. Australians overall are better educated than ten years ago, adoptions are at their lowest ever level, more children are abused and neglected and house prices are comparatively much higher than in 2002.

A useful companion publication, Australia's welfare 2013 - in brief is also freely available for download.