1344.8.55.002 - ABStract, Statistics News, Australian Capital Territory, Aug 2006
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A Message from the Regional Director Health risk factors: how ACT residents shape up Statistical Training Courses Available in Canberra Guide to finding ABS statistics on the Australian Capital Territory Key ACT publications Information from the Census Census to take national snapshot on Tuesday 8th August How to access New questions in 2006 ABS Retail and Wholesale Economic Activity Survey 2005-06 New South Wales in Focus The 13th biennial conference of the Australian Population Association Expected Major Annual & Irregular Releases Entry Points to the ABS ACT Office A Message from the Regional Director Welcome to our new look August 2006 issue of ABStract. The Census is days away with the big count being on August 8. The lead up to the Census has been very interesting for me and our Census team. We have been on many visits to ACT and region government agencies, business and community organisations to inform them about the Census and to gain insights from them about how we can best count people in our region. We have focussed on improving the counts of Indigenous people, members of our multicultural community, particularly new migrants, the homeless and people in secure access buildings. I attended the NAIDOC week celebrations at Boomanulla Oval on July 2nd along with members of the Census team and our territory Indigenous Census Field Officer to promote the Census to the Indigenous community - this was a great success. On July 3, in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Development, the ABS launched the Census to leaders and representatives of multicultural community organisations in the ACT and Queanbeyan to seek their assistance with promoting the Census in their communities. We had lots of interest on the night - after Nic Manikis and I talked about the Census we had queues of people asking questions and lots of people offering us assistance with the Census. On July 18 and 19 I attended the Census Analysis Conference hosted by the ABS. The conference was designed to raise awareness of the analytical and research capabilities of Census data and to inform users about the 2006 Census. There was a real buzz at the conference as researchers talked about their use of Census data and potential use of meshblocks for overlaying the 2006 Census data with administrative data. If you are interested in more information about meshblocks please let me know. If you would like a copy of the CD-ROM with copies of the papers presented at the conference please contact victoria.allen@abs.gov.au. For those who haven't already met Joanne I'd like to introduce our new outposted officer in ACT Government. Joanne Caddy is outposted to the Chief Ministers Department and is working with agencies on strategies to implement the "Agreed Statistical Priorities of the ACT Government: An Information Development Plan (IDP). Joanne and I, with key client managers for ACT Government Departments have been talking to a number of agencies about the best way to implement the principles in the IDP. We'll continue to have these discussions in August/September. Over the past few months you may have noticed a lot of reporting in the press on Health and Mental Well-being in the ACT. In February 2006 the National Health Survey data from 04/05 started to be released. We were delighted that the ACT Government funded an increased sample size for the National Health Survey which has meant that there is a wealth of data on the ACT. Our office has put together two special articles on the ACT - Health Risk Factors: How ACT residents shape up and State of Mental Well-being in the ACT. These can be found on the ACT themes pages on the ABS website - www.abs.gov.au. An upcoming conference of interest is the 13th biennial conference of the Australian Population Association (APA) which will be held in Adelaide from 5-8 December 2006. The theme of the conference is "Population, Policy and Australia's Destiny", and will be a showcase for demographers, population geographers, policy makers and planners to discuss contemporary issues relating to population studies. More information on the APA Conference can be found inside this issue. Karen Vitullo. Health risk factors: how ACT residents shape up ACT residents are getting fatter with a greater proportion of overweight and obese people in the Territory than ever before, according to the National Health Survey 2004-05. A recent ACT Stats publication using data focusing on the ACT indicated an increased number of ACT residents who reported 'overweight' and 'obese' Body Mass Indexes (BMI's) (see Notes). Men reported an increase in 'overweight' and 'obese' BMI's from 49% in 1995 to 56% in 2004-05, while women reported an increase from 33% to 42%. BODY MASS INDEX OF MALES AND FEMALES IN THE ACT (a), 2004-05 (a) Population aged 18 years and over Source: National Health Survey: Summary of Results, Australia, 2004-05 ( cat. no. 4364.0) ACT residents were rated a mixed bag when it came to other health risk behaviours. The ACT had the largest (9%) proportion of people who exercised at 'high' exercise levels (see Notes) compared with the national level of 6%, and the lowest proportion of people exercising at 'sedentary' levels (23% compared to 34% nationally). The ACT also had the lowest proportion (17%) of current smokers compared to the rest of Australia (23%). Some of the other analysis included:
Further details are in ACT Stats, April 2006 (cat. no. 1344.8.55.001) available free of charge from the ABS web site <www.abs.gov.au>. Notes: Body Mass Index (BMI): Calculated from reported height and weight information using the formulated weight (kg) divided by the square of height (m). Exercise Levels High: More than 3200 minutes of exercise plus 2 hours of more vigorous exercise in the past two weeks. Sedentary: Less than 100 minutes (including no exercise) in the past two weeks. Each ABS office offers practical, informative and relevant training to help you develop your statistical skills. These courses can also be tailored to suit your needs or additional programs can be developed as required. The ABS is pleased to offer the following courses in Canberra from August to December 2006: Basic Statistical Analysis
Making Quality Informed Decisions
Principles of Questionnaire Design
Turning Data Into Information
Please tick below the course(s) you wish to attend.
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For more information about course content, available dates for these courses in other capital cities around Australia, or details of how we may be able to tailor or offer a course to meet your specific needs: E-mail: national.statistical.training.institute@abs.gov.au Looking for statistics on the ACT? The ABS provides information about Australian states and territories and about the regions that make up our States and Territories.
Key ACT publications: Australian Capital Territory in Focus (Cat. no. 1307.8)
ACT and Region . . . A Statistical Atlas (Cat. No. 1381.8) Presents colour maps of key population, family and housing characteristics of Canberra. The maps are easy to interpret as the distribution of the data are represented by different colours or shadings. The data represents all Statistical Local Areas (suburbs) of Canberra and surrounding region. A brief commentary explaining the main features and characteristics also accompanies each map. Canberra ... A Social Atlas (Cat. no. 2030.8) Presents colour maps of the key social, demographic and economic characteristics of Canberra, at the time of the 2001 Census. A brief commentary explaining the main features and characteristics also accompanies each map. Tip: Some ABS national publications may also include information about the ACT. Regional statistics: National Regional Profiles for States/Territories (down to local government areas, suburbs, etc.) include data from ABS and other sources. Each profile includes information about land area, population, births and deaths, remoteness, unemployment, income support data, wage and salary earners, new vehicle sales and building approvals.
The Theme page for the ACT: Provides useful links to help you select relevant ABS ACT products and services.
Census to take national snapshot on Tuesday 8th August Every household in Australia will be filling in a Census form on Tuesday 8th August as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) takes its snapshot of the nation. The sole exception will be diplomatic staff, who are not included in Australia’s largest count. The Census of Population and Housing is run every five years and gives decision makers and planners a detailed look at the Australian population. Statistics are also available down to below the suburb level to help local planners and business operators understand their community. The number of seats each state and territory has in the House of Representatives is also based on Census data. This information is also used for distributing Commonwealth funds to the states and territories. All information given on the Census form remains private, and is not released to anyone outside the ABS. The only exception is if people explicitly mark on their Census form that they want their information stored in the National Archives and released in 99 years. Over 500 field staff are now recruited, trained and ready to deliver Census forms across the ACT. Around 30,000 field staff have been recruited nationally. Our statistical foot soldiers will be dropping off forms from 28th July until 7th August. The ACT Office has also been engaging the local community to raise awareness and support of the Census. Staff from the ACT Office have met with a large number of community organisations and government departments, as well as coordinating events such as the recent ACT Census Multicultural Awareness evening. Data collected from the 2006 Census will be released in late 2007. The ABS will also be running Census Output awareness sessions in the ACT in November 2006 to inform users about what Census data will be available and how it can be used. If you are interested in attending, you can contact gordon.knox@abs.gov.au from the ACT Regional Office for further information. How to access To access 2001 Census information and other ABS statistics free of charge, you can visit www.abs.gov.au. Census online For the first time this year, it will be possible to fill out a Census form online. The eCensus contains the latest encryption technology to ensure absolute privacy of all details sent to the ABS. Help raise awareness To ensure the Census is as complete and accurate as possible, organisations, government departments and individuals are invited to help raise awareness of the Census among the public. A range of display material is available from rod.campbell@abs.gov.au. New questions in 2006 The Census form asks a range of questions, including usual residence, income, employment, education and ancestry. In 2006 there are three new topics:
ABS Retail and Wholesale Economic Activity Survey 2005-06 The ABS is conducting a survey of retail and wholesale businesses in respect of the 2005-06 financial year. Survey questionnaires will be despatched to a sample of approximately 16,000 businesses across Australia in August 2006. The survey will provide a detailed snapshot of the retail and wholesale industries. Government policy makers and private sector analysts will use this information to assess the effectiveness of their policies and programs. Data available from the survey will include:
Data will be released in the publications Retail Industry, Australia, 2005-06 (cat. no. 8622.0), Wholesale Industry, Australia, 2005-06 (cat. no. 8638.0), and several associated spreadsheets. These products will be available for free download from the ABS web site in mid 2007. More detailed data may be available on a customised basis on request. Further information on the survey can be sought from William Milne (phone: 03 9615 7862) or go to the ABS web site www.abs.gov.au (Survey Participant Information - Retail and Wholesale Economic Activity Survey 2005-06). NEW SOUTH WALES IN FOCUS If you have ever needed to find out anything about the state of New South Wales, an extensive array of statistical information is now available in NSW In Focus (cat. no. 1338.1), released on 28 June 2006. NSW in Focus is a contemporary record of activity within the State, providing a wide range of statistics from both ABS and non-ABS sources. It contains ten chapters in all, each representing areas of social, economic or environmental importance: population, family and community, health, education and training, crime and justice, housing, household economic resources, economic activity, transport and environment. Within each chapter, a summary table presents a time series of key indicators, followed by more detailed statistics relating to issues identified within each domain. In total, the publication contains over 180 tables of data. NSW in Focus is an easy to use reference for government agencies, universities, other education facilities, research organisations and the general community. It is an annual publication, and is available in electronic form free of charge from the ABS website www.abs.gov.au. Print copies can be purchased online or by phoning 1300 135 070. The 13th biennial conference of the Australian Population Association The 13th biennial conference of the Australian Population Association will be held in Adelaide from 5-8 December 2006. With the theme "Population, Policy and Australia's Destiny", the conference is the showcase for demographers, population geographers, policy makers and planners to discuss contemporary issues relating to population studies. Highlights and key speakers include:
Information on the conference, including registration and the call for papers can be found from the link at http://www.apa.org. Sponsors of this conference are The Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Government of South Australia, Department of Trade and Economic Development (major sponsors) and Australian government, Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (associate sponsor). Expected Major Annual & Irregular Releases GENERAL 1220.0 ANZSCO – Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2006(September) 1307.8 Australian Capital Territory in Focus, 2006 (September) 1314.8 Australian Capital Territory at a Glance, 2006 (September) 1381.8 ACT and Region . . . A Statistical Atlas, 2006 (August) 1385.0 Emergency Management Information Development Plan, 2006 (October) SOCIAL 4183.0 Cultural Funding by Government, Australia, 2004-05 (August) 4611.0 Environmental Expenditure, Local Government, Australia, 2004-05 (August) 4620.0 Natural Resource Management on Australian Farms, 2004-05 (September) 4623.0 Characteristics of Australia’s Agricultural Water Users, 2000-01 to 2003-04 (October) 4715.0.55.006 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey: Summary Booklet, 2004-05 (September) 4721.0 Indigenous Australians’ Involvement in the Arts and Cultural Heritage, 2001 and 2002 (August) 4906.0 Personal Safety, Australia, 2005 (August) 4906.0.55.003 Personal safety, Australia: User Guide, 2005 (August) 4906.0.55.004 Personal safety Survey, Australia: State tables, 2005 (August) 4913.0 Pregnancy and Work Transitions, Australia, Nov 2005, (September) NATIONAL ACCOUNTS INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE 5352.0 International Investment Position, Australia: Supplementary Country Statistics 2005 (August) LABOUR FORCE 6429.0 Producer and International Trade Price Indexes: Concepts, Sources and Methods, 2005 (August) 6461.0 Australian Consumer Price Index: Concepts, Sources and Methods, 2006 (September) AGRICULTURE 7106.0 Australian farming in Brief, 2006 (August) 7503.0 Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia, 2004-05 (September) SECONDARY INCOME AND DISTRIBUTION 8104.0 Research and Experimental Development, Businesses, Australia, 2004-05 (August) 8109.0 Research and Experimental Development, Government and Private Non-Profit Organisations, Australia, 2004-05 (October) 8112.0 Research and Experimental Development: All Sector Summary, Australia, 2004-05 (October) 8126.0 Information and Communication Technology, Australia, 2004-05 (September) 8916.0 Cancer in Australia, 2002 (August) 8127.0 Characteristics of Small Business, Australia, 2005 (August) 8150.0 Use of Information Technology on farms, Australia, 2004-05 (August) 8653.0 Travel Agency Services Industry, Australia, 2003-04 (September) 8684.0 Gambling Services, Australia, 2004-05 (September) 8686.0 Sports Services, Australia, 2004-05 (August) TRANSPORT 9208.0 Survey of Motor Vehicle Use, Australia, 01 Nov 2004 to 31 Oct 2005 (September) This listing shows a selection of ABS publications expected to be released over the coming quarter. The expected month of release is shown in brackets. Release dates may vary from those shown. Current publications and other products released by the ABS are listed on the ABS web site www.abs.gov.au. The web site also provides daily release information. Entry Points to the ABS ACT Office
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