The number of people in Australia with a psychological disability has increased between 2009 and 2012. Key results: At the national level, results from the 2012 SDAC showed that: Of all people with any type of disability, 18.5% had a psychological disability. 3.4% of Australians (770,500 people) reported having a psychological disability, with similar rates...

Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by less than 0.1 percentage points to 6.3 per cent in November 2014, according to this report. Summary Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by less than 0.1 percentage points to 6.3 per cent in November 2014, as announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today. The seasonally...

Contains detailed adult and child physical activity results collected in the 2012-13 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey, derived from self-reported and pedometer collection methods. Key findings Physical activity is an important aspect of maintaining good overall health. Low levels of activity, including high levels of sedentary behaviour are a risk factor for...

One in five Australian households use solar energy, two in three have a smart phone, and three in four have air conditioning, according to this release. Overview Presents data on the use of solar energy and other energy sources used in Australian households, including what energy sources are used for hot water systems and heating...

Compares the prevalence of disability among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous people, using data from the 2012 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers. Introduction