Report
Analysis of the Changing Resident Demographic Profile of Australia's Mining Communities
The Australian mining and resources sector has experienced unprecedented growth over the last decade. While the sector has seen a recent slowdown in growth, the long-term demand for Australian mineral resources will continue.There are mining projects in every state of Australia and a variety of minerals and resources are extracted from sites across the continent...
Report
Modelling the economic impact of cloud computing
This study, based on all sectors of the economy other than agriculture, found that information, communication and technology (ICT) capital and operating expenditure is expected to significantly reduce over the long run (10 years plus). As a result, firms are able to produce greater amounts of output with the same level of input, or else...
Briefing paper
Social infrastructure planning to support resources growth
Social infrastructure and service delivery is critical to maintaining sustainable communities. This short report discusses the impact of the resources boom on social infrastructure planning and delivery.
Report
Reviewing the evidence on the effectiveness of early childhood intervention
In June 2011, Senator the Hon Jan McLucas asked the Department to seek expert advice about evidence for early intervention in relation to the types of childhood disability and developmental delay that were ineligible for Better Start for Children with Disability (Better Start) assistance, including an analysis of current research. The Department enlisted KPMG to...
Guide
Dementia services pathways – an essential guide to effective service planning
This guide is to inform and assist jurisdictions with service planning, by developing dementia services pathways, to improve dementia services along the continuum of care for people living with dementia and their carers, from first symptoms or ‘first inkling’ to end of life.