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Author Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Title Making progress : the health, development and wellbeing of Australia's children and young people / Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Published Canberra : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2008

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Location Call no. Vol. Availability
 MELB  362.70994 Aus/Mpt  AVAILABLE
Description 42 pages : illustrations ; 30cm
Summary "Ensuring that children get the best possible start in life is a key priority for the Australian Government. This report delivers the latest and most reliable information on how, as a nation, we are faring according to key statistical indicators of child and youth health, development and wellbeing. The report covers children and young people aged 0-19 years, and includes indicators for the entire 0-19 year age range as well as indicators for three different stages of development: 1) infancy and early childhood; 2) school age childhood; and 3) adolescence. Information is presented on important issues such as mental health, disability, risk factors for chronic disease, mortality, education, homelessness, crime, jobless families and family economic situation. Particular attention is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth, and to how Australia compares internationally."--Publisher website
Notes Cover title
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-42)
Subject Child welfare -- Australia.
Health surveys -- Australia.
Public health -- Australia.
Youth -- Health and hygiene -- Australia.
Author Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
ISBN 9781740248358
Other Titles Media release title: Making progress - how Australia's children measure up