DOCSLIB.ORG

Older Adults in Western Australia

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Older Adults in Western Australia 3% Great Southern 16,202 Older adults in Western Australia 7% Peel Older West Australians are a diverse group, with different ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, life experiences Older adults 33,359 and lifestyles. These factors all influence healthy ageing.1 Healthy ageing is “the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age.” Functional ability is determined by 60 years & over 9% South West the interaction between an individual’s physical and mental capacity, and the physical, social and political 40,588 environments in which they live.2 478,187 This infographic presents some of the key data relevant to older adults (people aged 60 years and over) in 4% Wheatbelt Western Australia. In 2016, there were 478,187 older adults living in WA. Information relating to older adults is 20,320 presented in the inner circle; the home and other factors close to the family which may influence older adults is presented in the middle circle; and external factors related to place which can influence older adults is presented in 3 71% the outer circle. Perth Four key areas have been identified which influence or be influenced by the interplay of each of the factors 337,344 presented in the circle. These include Relationships; Education and training; Material wellbeing; and Wellbeing and health. Relationships Material wellbeing Priority areas 14,19-27 Priority areas Attitudes of/ towards older adults Place Access to appropriate transport options Healthy, respectful relationships Economic security Opportunities for social inclusion and participation Age-friendly spaces & places Employment opportunities Security and the protection of rights, particularly Housing In June 2017, the WA State those most vulnerable 70 Local governments Outdoor spaces Government was recognised by the World Health Organization As at August 2017, 70 local governments in Safety (WHO) as an affiliate member of WA have been supported by the Department of Structures & services accessible to and its Global Network of Age-friendly Communities to undertake age-friendly planning. inclusive of older adults with varying Cities and Communities An age-friendly city will have accessible needs and capacities and inclusive spaces & places which The environment can provide a range of 8-18 resources or barriers that will ultimately provide opportunities for health, Home participation, security & enhance quality of decide whether older adults engage in life at all ages activities that matter to them. Volunteering Living Housing Home & Community Care arrangements 20% 84,515 60+yrs In 2015-16, there were 74,154 care Almost 20% of older adults 21% 98,049 16% 78,120 57% 275,960 recipients of HACC support in WA. completed voluntary work for an of older adults were Homes Homes owned The highest proportion of HACC organisation or group living alone mortgaged outright care recipients were age 75-89yrs The environment can 56% 266,197 13% 60,485 (52%), followed by those provide a range of resources age 65-74yrs age group 19%). of older adults were living in an Homes rented or barriers that will ultimately Types of support included decide whether older adults opposite-sex relationship 3-7 5% 22,501 domestic assistance; transport; engage in activities that <1% 578 Person Self-contained retirement village home maintenance; social matter to them. of older adults were living in a Home ownership constitutes support; nursing care; centre- same-sex relationship based day care; and Social support Age a crucial financial resource for 25% 60,889 6% 28,107 many older adults , and can personal care. 60-69yrs 70-79yrs 80-89yrs In 2015, almost 25% of of older adults were living 90+yrs reduce other stresses Over the last decade, 52% 248,833 30% 144,451 15% 69,767 older adults reported with a relative (including 3% 15,136 and delay entry into there has been a shift belonging to at least one their children) Gender residential aged care away from residential aged group or association such 2% 9,064 2% 12,045 care into community care as church or social groups. of older adults were living 51% 49% 52% 48% 57% 43% 68% 32% Nursing home arrangements. Almost 40% reported with non-family) 126,130 122,703 74,500 69,951 39,931 29,836 10,343 4,793 to belonging to group Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male 2% of older adults Employment of any kind. Marital status were in a nursing home Widowed 1% 5,083 25% 118,973 45% 5,437 Education 16% 78,225 56% 242,890 Older Aboriginal adults 60+yrs In 2016, a quarter of Almost 45% of people Older adults that had of older adults Older people older adults (60yrs+) Older Aboriginal adults represents 0.2% in a nursing home were were widowed 60+yrs born in were still involved attended high school of the total population for this age range. 80+yrs Australia in the workforce 339,186 Divorced Homelessness Almost 70% of older Aboriginal adults in 15% 51,248 17% 82,060 Older adults 60-69yrs An individual’s capacity to reside in regional areas of WA In 2011, an estimated Almost 15% of older of older adults were interact with their external 6,200 older adults were 80% 95,491 adults with a high school divorced environment is strongly 44% 190,179 homeless on nationally. Around 80% of adults education had completed Married influenced by factors such Older people 60+yrs There were a further involved in the labour Year 8 or below as gender and race Language 60% 292,312 born elsewhere 5,100 people 65+yrs force were 60-69yrs 30% 103,768 Total population 35% of older adults were married Other countries of birth living in marginal housing 45% Almost 30% of older 80+ yrs 90% 377,255 41,700 53,791 adults with a high 19% United Kingdom (83,099) Access to resources of people aged 80+yrs, Speaks English only Part-time Full-time school education had 10% Europe (42,384) 5% 24,753 40% were married (35,871) Older adults 70+yrs completed Year 10 or 7% Asia (32,300) 47% were widowed (39,524) 4% 14,443 In 2016, 5% of older 12% 14,786 equivalent 3%in New Zealand (11,870) 8% were divorced or Does not speak English adults did not have Around 12% of adults 40% 121,972 3% in Africa (11,041) separated (6,825) well or at all access to a vehicle involved in the labour of older adults with a high 3% had never married (2,533) school education had 70% 333,614 force were 70+yrs completed Year 12 or Grandcarers & child care In 2016, 70% of 8% 45% equivalent In 2014, 19% of children <11yrs people 60+ yrs 9,779 5,007 in Australia had attended care in the Physical activity accessed the Part-time Full-time Today, older adults are Less than half of older previous week with grandparents. internet from a Sources of income more highly educated adults in WA were either In 2016, there were 6,574 grandparent dwelling In 2014-15, main source of (that is, with a bachelor active or very active degree or higher) than in families, consisting of a grandchild income for people 45+yrs retired the past <15 yrs; a dependent student Body weight from full-time work nationally grandchild 15-24 yrs; and/or non- Three quarters of older was 66% government pension Further education & training dependent grandchild adults in WA were either allowance; 16% superannuation/ 30% 133,620 of any age overweight or obese annuity /allocated pension; & 19% other Almost 30% of older adults had completed further education or training Unemployment 2% 13,342 Older adults are continuing 13% 10% 5% In 2016, around 2% of people Disability in the labour force (that is, 62,585 47,220 23,815 55+yrs were unemployed and 12% 57,327 employed, or unemployed Diploma looking for work Certificate Degree Around 12% of older and seeking work) for longer Injury adults had a disability than ever before. Falls are the leading cause of which required assistance In 2016, around 1% of death and hospitalisation due 12% 58,652 older adults attended and to injury in older adults in WA. And 12% of older adults educational institution such Falls injuries may lead to provided unpaid assistance to Priority areas as a university or TAFE a person with disability Priority areas Civic participation 2,994 further problems such as a loss Healthy, active ageing of independence and mobility Lifelong learning Prevent falls and injury In WA in 2015, 46% of all Promote health and wellbeing injuries in older adults were due to falls. Education and training Wellbeing and health References Introduction 1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, “Older Australia at a glance (web report). Cat. no. WEB 129,” AIHW, Canberra, 2016. 2. World Health Organization 2016. Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health (2016 - 2020). A framework for coordinated global action by the World Health Organization, Member States, and Partners across the Sustainable Development Goals. http://www.who.int/ageing/ GSAP-Summary-EN.pdf?ua=1 Person 3. Australian Bureau of Statistics, “Expanded Community Profile Western Australia: Age by sex (Cat. No. 2001.0),” Census of Population and Housing, 2016. 4. Australian Bureau of Statistics, “TableBuilder Customised Data, Western Australia. LGA by Indigenous Status and Age in Five Year Groups,” Census of Population and Housing, 2016. 5. Australian Bureau of Statistics, “LGA by Age in Ten Year Groups and Birthplace - 2 Digit Level,” Census of Population and Housing, 2016. 6. Australian Bureau of Statistics, “TableBuilder Customised Data, Western Australia. Place of Usual Residence.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 'Team Australia?': Understanding Acculturation from Multiple
    Edith Cowan University Research Online ECU Publications Post 2013 2018 ‘Team Australia?’: Understanding acculturation from multiple perspectives Justine Dandy Edith Cowan University Tehereh Zianian Carolyn Moylan Follow this and additional works at: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013 Part of the Migration Studies Commons Dandy, J., Ziaian, T., & Moylan, C. (2018). ‘Team Australia?’: Understanding acculturation from multiple perspectives. In M. Karasawa, M. Yuki, K. Ishii, Y. Uchida, K. Sato, & W. Friedlmeier (Eds.), Venture into cross-cultural psychology: Proceedings from the 23rd Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology.Available here This Conference Proceeding is posted at Research Online. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/4985 Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Papers from the International Association for Cross- IACCP Cultural Psychology Conferences 2018 ‘Team Australia?’: Understanding Acculturation From Multiple Perspectives Justine Dandy School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, [email protected] Tahereh Ziaian School of Psychology, University of South Australia Carolyn Moylan Independent non-affiliated, Western Australia Australia Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/iaccp_papers Part of the Psychology Commons This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. Recommended Citation Dandy, J., Ziaian, T., & Moylan, C. (2018). ‘Team Australia?’: Understanding acculturation from multiple perspectives. In M. Karasawa, M. Yuki, K. Ishii, Y. Uchida, K. Sato, & W. Friedlmeier (Eds.), Venture into cross-cultural psychology: Proceedings from the 23rd Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/iaccp_papers/152/ This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the IACCP at ScholarWorks@GVSU.
    [Show full text]
  • Notable Australians Historical Figures Portrayed on Australian Banknotes
    NOTABLE AUSTRALIANS HISTORICAL FIGURES PORTRAYED ON AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTES X X I NOTABLE AUSTRALIANS HISTORICAL FIGURES PORTRAYED ON AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTES Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are respectfully advised that this book includes the names and images of people who are now deceased. Cover: Detail from Caroline Chisholm's portrait by Angelo Collen Hayter, oil on canvas, 1852, Dixson Galleries, State Library of NSW (DG 459). Notable Australians Historical Figures Portrayed on Australian Banknotes © Reserve Bank of Australia 2016 E-book ISBN 978-0-6480470-0-1 Compiled by: John Murphy Designed by: Rachel Williams Edited by: Russell Thomson and Katherine Fitzpatrick For enquiries, contact the Reserve Bank of Australia Museum, 65 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000 <museum.rba.gov.au> CONTENTS Introduction VI Portraits from the present series Portraits from pre-decimal of banknotes banknotes Banjo Paterson (1993: $10) 1 Matthew Flinders (1954: 10 shillings) 45 Dame Mary Gilmore (1993: $10) 3 Charles Sturt (1953: £1) 47 Mary Reibey (1994: $20) 5 Hamilton Hume (1953: £1) 49 The Reverend John Flynn (1994: $20) 7 Sir John Franklin (1954: £5) 51 David Unaipon (1995: $50) 9 Arthur Phillip (1954: £10) 53 Edith Cowan (1995: $50) 11 James Cook (1923: £1) 55 Dame Nellie Melba (1996: $100) 13 Sir John Monash (1996: $100) 15 Portraits of monarchs on Australian banknotes Portraits from the centenary Queen Elizabeth II of Federation banknote (2016: $5; 1992: $5; 1966: $1; 1953: £1) 57 Sir Henry Parkes (2001: $5) 17 King George VI Catherine Helen
    [Show full text]
  • 'Out of Sight, out of Mind? Australia's Diaspora As A
    Out of sight, out of mind? Australia’s diaspora as a pathway to innovation March 2018 Contents Collaborating with our diaspora .........................................................................................................3 Australian businesses’ ‘collaboration deficit’ .......................................................................................4 The diaspora as an accelerator for collaboration .................................................................................7 Understanding the Australian diaspora’s connection to Australia ......................................................14 What now? .......................................................................................................................................27 References ........................................................................................................................................30 This report has been prepared jointly with Advance. Advance is the leading network of global Australians and alumni worldwide. The many millions of Australians who have, do, or will live outside of the country represent an incredible, unique and largely untapped national resource. Its mission is to engage, connect and empower leading global Australians and Alumni; to reinvest new skills, talents and opportunities into Australia; to move the country forward. diaspora di·as·po·ra noun A diaspora is a scattered population whose origin lies within a smaller geographic locale. Diaspora can also refer to the movement of the population from
    [Show full text]
  • Estimating the Extinction Date of the Thylacine with Mixed Certainty Data
    Research Note Estimating the extinction date of the thylacine with mixed certainty data 1 2 3 Colin J. Carlson , ∗ Alexander L. Bond, and Kevin R. Burgio 1Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California, Berkeley, 130 Mulford Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720, U.S.A. 2Ardenna Research, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2QA, U.K. 3Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut, 75 N. Eagleville Road, U-3043, Storrs, CT 06269, U.S.A. Abstract: The thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus), one of Australia’s most characteristic megafauna, was the largest marsupial carnivore until hunting, and potentially disease, drove it to extinction in 1936. Although thylacines were restricted to Tasmania for 2 millennia prior to their extinction, recent so-called plausible sightings on the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland have emerged, leading some to speculate the species may have persisted undetected. We compiled a data set that included physical evidence, expert-validated sightings, and unconfirmed sightings up to the present day and implemented a range of extinction models (focusing on a Bayesian approach that incorporates all 3 types of data by modeling valid and invalid sightings as independent processes) to evaluate the likelihood of the thylacine’s persistence. Although the last captive individual died in September 1936, our results suggested that the most likely extinction date would be 1940. Our other extinction models estimated the thylacine’s extinction date between 1936 and 1943, and the most optimistic scenario indicated that the species did not persist beyond 1956. The search for the thylacine, much like similar efforts to rediscover other recently extinct charismatic taxa, is likely to be fruitless, especially given that persistence on Tasmania would have been no guarantee the species could reappear in regions that had been unoccupied for millennia.
    [Show full text]
  • Osborne Park Hosptial, Perth, Western Australia
    Pathway to Excellence® Case Study: Osborne Park Hospital, Perth, Western Australia Established in 1962, Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) provides comprehensive specialist health care services to patients and families throughout Western Australia (WA). The 150-bed facility features three main clinical areas: rehabilitation and aged care, surgical services, and women’s and newborn services. Several years ago, nursing leaders sought new ways to revitalize the hospital’s mature workforce, motivate and engage younger nurses, and validate the exceptional work of the nursing staff. ANCC’s Pathway to Excellence Program offered the perfect vehicle to achieve these goals. The journey gave OPH the opportunity to benchmark against international norms and positively transform the practice environment. In addition, the prospect of being the first Australian hospital with the Pathway to Excellence designation was very motivating. In 2014, OPH became the first hospital in Australia and the second hospital outside of the United States to earn the Pathway credential. The achievement led to several significant quality and safety improvements. A nurse-driven hand hygiene compliance campaign focused on improving the hospital’s handwashing rate over a two-year period. Strategies included staff education, a new jewelry and nail policy, regular updates via newsletter, notice boards and competitions, and targeting staff groups with low compliance rates. As a result, the hospital’s hand hygiene compliance rate improved from 55% to more than 88%, significantly above the Australian national average of 72%. OPH is regularly among the top-performing hospitals in WA for hand hygiene and recently received the WA Health Award in the Performance Improvement Category.
    [Show full text]
  • WA Health Aboriginal Cultural Learning Framework
    WA Health Aboriginal Cultural Learning Framework Acknowledgment of Country WA Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of Western Australia. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders both past and present and pays respect to Aboriginal communities of today. A commitment to learning together: Introduction from the Director General Aboriginal people comprise only about three per cent of the Western Australian population, yet have the greatest health needs of any group in this State. WA Health is committed to closing the health gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Western Australia and recognises the complexity of this task. As experience has shown, the answer is not as simple as providing more health services to Aboriginal people. What is needed, first and foremost, is a broader understanding of the cultural and historic reasons why Aboriginal people view health needs, outcomes and services differently to the general population, so that this can be included in the design and delivery of more effective programs. Our services must take into account the importance of country, family and community to Aboriginal people, the diversity of cultural practices across different communities, and the history of difficult relationships between Aboriginal people and governments that has discouraged many individuals from accessing health services. Employing more Aboriginal people in the health workforce – and supporting them to develop their skills and leadership potential – is an important way of incorporating Aboriginal cultural perspectives into our health services. At the same time, we need to develop a non-Aboriginal workforce that understands and respects these perspectives and reflects this in their day-to-day involvement with Aboriginal clients and colleagues.
    [Show full text]
  • Consolidated Practice Directions
    CONSOLIDATED PRACTICE DIRECTIONS THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA 2009 (as updated on 7 October 2021) Unless otherwise indicated, references to the Rules are references to the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA); and Orders (O) and rules (r) in this document refer to the orders and rules of the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA). These can be accessed at the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office website at: www.legislation.wa.gov.au Table of Amendments 2012 - 2014 Date Practice Direction (PD) Number Replacement Pages 02/04/2012 Complete Reissue of the Supreme Court's All Consolidated Practice Directions further to a formatting update of the whole document. 27/7/2012 Insertion of PD 9.13 Interpreting and language 269 - 286 Services Guidelines; 9.13.1 Protocol for the Use of Interpreters; and 9.13.2 Interpreter Booking Request Form. 13/8/2012 Insertion of PD 5.8 Case Management. 159 - 168 Further to insertion of PD 9.13 and PD 5.8, the vi - viii & following pages to be reprinted to ensure 159 onwards correct pagination. 17/9/2012 Insertion of new PD 10.5 Practicing Solely as a 305 - 306 & viii Barrister. 21/11/2012 Insertion of new PD 9.1.4 Notice to 197 - 200 Non-Applying Executors. Further to insertion of PD 9.1.4, the following vii - viii & pages to be reprinted to ensure correct 197 onwards pagination. 12/3/2013 Insertion of new allowances in PD 4.7.1.1 - 119 - 121 Schedule of Standard Costs Orders for Interlocutory Applications. 13/3/2013 Insertion of No 18 into PD 4..4.1.1 - Checklist 98 for Entry for Trial.
    [Show full text]
  • Western Australian Cultural Infrastructure Framework 2030+
    Western Australian Cultural Infrastructure Framework 2030+ Making space for culture and creativity in WA— places, people and programs Nelson Coppin Virtual Reality painting, Future Dreaming: A Virtual Reality Documentary. Roebourne Amphitheatre, Roebourne Cultural Complex, Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Ltd. Photo by Sutu. WA Cultural Infrastructure Framework 2030+ Copyright Disclaimer This document contains information, opinions, Whilst the information contained in this document data, and images (“the material”) prepared by has been formulated with all due care, the DLGSC the Department of Local Government, Sport and does not accept any liability to any person for the Cultural industries (DLGSC). The material is subject information (or the use of such information) which is to copyright under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), provided in this document or incorporated into it by and it is owned by the State of Western Australia reference. through the DLGSC. The information contained herein is provided on DLGSC encourages the availability, dissemination the basis that all persons accessing the document and exchange of public information. Should you undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance wish to deal with the material for any purpose, and accuracy of its content. you must obtain permission from DLGSC. Any permission is granted on the condition that About DLGSC you include the copyright notice “© State of Western Australia through Department of Local The DLGSC works with partners across Government, Sport and Cultural Industries” on government and within its diverse sectors to enliven all uses. the Western Australian community and economy through support for and provision of sporting, To obtain such permission, please contact the recreational, cultural and artistic policy, programs Corporate Communications team at: and activities for locals and visitors to the State.
    [Show full text]
  • Indigenous Australians and Land in New South Wales
    NSW PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY RESEARCH SERVICE Indigenous Australians and Land in New South Wales by Talina Drabsch Briefing Paper No 9/04 RELATED PUBLICATIONS • Aborigines, Land and National Parks in New South Wales by Stewart Smith, Briefing Paper No 2/97 • The Native Title Debate: Background and Current Issues by Gareth Griffith, Briefing Paper No 15/98 • Indigenous Issues in NSW by Talina Drabsch, Background Paper No 2/04 ISSN 1325-4456 ISBN 0 7313 1764 5 July 2004 © 2004 Except to the extent of the uses permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means including information storage and retrieval systems, without the prior written consent from the Librarian, New South Wales Parliamentary Library, other than by Members of the New South Wales Parliament in the course of their official duties. Indigenous Australians and Land in New South Wales by Talina Drabsch NSW PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY RESEARCH SERVICE David Clune (MA, PhD, Dip Lib), Manager..............................................(02) 9230 2484 Gareth Griffith (BSc (Econ) (Hons), LLB (Hons), PhD), Senior Research Officer, Politics and Government / Law .........................(02) 9230 2356 Talina Drabsch (BA, LLB (Hons)), Research Officer, Law ......................(02) 9230 2768 Rowena Johns (BA (Hons), LLB), Research Officer, Law........................(02) 9230 2003 Lenny Roth (BCom, LLB), Research Officer, Law ...................................(02) 9230 3085 Stewart Smith (BSc (Hons), MELGL), Research
    [Show full text]
  • Where Bright Futures Begin International Education in Perth, Western Australia 2018-2025
    Where bright futures begin International Education in Perth, Western Australia 2018-2025 live . learn . launch Where bright futures begin International Education in Perth, Western Australia 2018-2025 1 2 Where bright futures begin International Education in Perth, Western Australia 2018-2025 Towards 2025 and beyond Western Australia’s capital, Perth, will grow its reputation and ranking as a world-class international education city – opening its doors to growing numbers of international students from around the world, and from Asia in particular. We will continue to welcome international students who are keen to benefit from high-quality educational opportunities. Perth has some of the world’s best schools, institutions and training providers, while offering a safe, healthy and vibrant lifestyle that’s hard to find anywhere else. Where bright futures begin: International Education in Perth, Western Australia 2018-2025 establishes the strategy for future action – a shared direction for the international education sector. Perth – a place to live, learn and launch bright futures. Where bright futures begin International Education in Perth, Western Australia 2018-2025 3 An invitation from the Premier of Western Australia Over the past decade, almost half a Perth offers an authentic Australian education million students from around the world experience in a city ranked by global surveys as among the world’s most liveable and friendliest to have chosen to study in Perth, and we are visit. We are very proud to provide international pleased and proud to welcome the talent students with new opportunities – to equip and and diversity they bring to our community. empower them to not only improve their own lives and careers, but to help build capacity and prosperity in In a city of two million people, the impact of the communities from which they come.
    [Show full text]
  • Western Australia Growth Perspective
    Growth Perspective on Western Australia Ricardo Hausmann, Douglas Barrios, Ana Grisanti, Semiray Kasoolu, Tim O'Brien, Eric Protzer, Rushabh Sanghvi, Nikita Taniparti, Jorge Tapia CID Faculty Working Paper No. 393 Completed May 2020 Published April 2021 Copyright 2021 Hausmann, Ricardo; Barrios, Douglas; Grisanti, Ana; Kasoolu, Semiray; O’Brien, Tim; Protzer, Eric; Sanghvi, Rushabh; Taniparti, Nikita; Tapia, Jorge; and the President and Fellows of Harvard College Working Papers Center for International Development at Harvard University GROWTH PERSPECTIVE ON WESTERN AUSTRALIA May 2020 Growth Lab Center for International Development Harvard University Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Executive Summary 3 3. Economic Growth Trajectory 5 4. Labor Market Imbalances 10 Recent patterns of employment and wage growth 10 Factors that influenced the limited labor supply response 14 5. Pro-Cyclical Fiscal Policy 20 Recent evolution of the fiscal balance 20 Factors that influenced the pro-cyclicality of fiscal policy 25 6. Infrastructure Policy Misalignment 28 Electricity 29 Water 31 Common Themes 33 7. Conclusions 37 8. References 38 1 | Western Australia Growth Perspective 1. Introduction The Government of Western Australia (WA), acting through its Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), invited the Growth Lab of the Center for International Development at Harvard University to partner with the state to better understand and address constraints to economic diversification through a collaborative applied research project. The project seeks to apply growth diagnostic and economic complexity methodologies to inform policy design in order to accelerate productive transformation, economic diversification, and more inclusive and resilient job creation across Western Australia. As its name implies, this Growth Perspective Report aims to provide a set of perspectives on the process of economic growth in WA that provide insights for policymakers toward improving growth outcomes.
    [Show full text]
  • Enablers and Barriers to Accessing Healthcare Services for Aboriginal People in New South Wales, Australia
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Article Enablers and Barriers to Accessing Healthcare Services for Aboriginal People in New South Wales, Australia Davida Nolan-Isles 1, Rona Macniven 1,2,3,* , Kate Hunter 4, Josephine Gwynn 1,5, Michelle Lincoln 6, Rachael Moir 1, Yvonne Dimitropoulos 1, Donna Taylor 7, Tim Agius 8, Heather Finlayson 9, Robyn Martin 10, Katrina Ward 11, Susannah Tobin 1 and Kylie Gwynne 1,3 1 The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Edward Ford Building A27, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; [email protected] (D.N.-I.); [email protected] (J.G.); [email protected] (R.M.); [email protected] (Y.D.); [email protected] (S.T.); [email protected] (K.G.) 2 School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia 3 Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia 4 Faculty of Medicine and Health, The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Newtown, NSW 2042, Australia; [email protected] 5 Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia 6 Faculty of Health, The University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT 2617, Australia; [email protected] 7 Pius X Aboriginal Health Service, Moree, NSW 2400, Australia; [email protected] 8 Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service, 15-19 York Lane, Kempsey, NSW 2440, Australia; Citation: Nolan-Isles, D.; Macniven, [email protected] 9 R.; Hunter, K.; Gwynn, J.; Lincoln, M.; Brewarrina Multipurpose Health Service, 56 Doyle Street, Brewarrina, NSW 2839, Australia; [email protected] Moir, R.; Dimitropoulos, Y.; Taylor, D.; 10 Mid North Coast Local Health District, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444, Australia; Agius, T.; Finlayson, H.; et al.
    [Show full text]