Publications & Reports

Healthy Bones Australia has developed a range of strategic and burden of disease reports. They present a clear picture of the impact of osteoporosis and related fractures in Australia and a pro-active approach to reduce the impact.

Know Your Bones Community Risk Report – Third Edition 2023

This new report was launched at Parliament House, in Canberra by the Parliamentary Friends of Aged Care Co-Chaired by Dr Mike Freelander MP and Rebekah Sharkie MP, on 19 October. The report includes de-identified data from more than 104,000 Australians who have completed the Know Your Bones online self-assessment tool developed by Healthy Bones Australia in partnership with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The tool helps Australians understand their potential risk for developing osteoporosis, and related bone breaks. The Know Your Bones program was developed in response to the growing prevalence of osteoporosis and related fractures in Australia.

National Strategic Action Plan for Osteoporosis – 2019

Launched by Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt MP in October 2019, this National Action Plan (NAP) outlines the 3 key Priority Areas and related actions for reducing the impact of osteoporosis as a chronic disease in Australia (overview included, report length 34 pages)

Position Statement on Improving Bone Health and Osteoporosis Management in Australia

Statement from National Consumer and Community Forum (Nov 2020) outlining specific recommendations and actions to improve the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis and overall bone health across the community. The Forum included patients living with osteoporosis, GPs, medical specialist groups, hospital clinicians, National and State policy-makers, professional associations, health organisations, community support groups and bone health-related organisations.

National Burden of Disease Report for Osteoporosis – 2012-2022

Overview of the cost burden of osteoporosis, osteopenia and fractures in Australia’s over 50s population 2012-2020.

State and Territory Burden of Disease Reports

State and Territory based burden of disease reports detailing prevalence and cost information for Australia’s over 50s population. Each State and Territory information includes a 2-page summary and full Report.

• NSW     Summary | Full Report
• VIC       Summary | Full Report
• QLD     Summary | Full Report
• WA       Summary | Full Report
• SA         Summary | Full Report
• TAS      Summary | Full Report
• NT        Summary | Full Report
• ACT      Summary only

Know Your Bones Community Risk Report – Previous Editions

The inaugural Know Your Bones report was launched in 2018 based on de-idenfied data which was self-reported by the Australia community using the online self-assessment questionnaire. The second edition report was released in the lead up to World Osteoporosis Day 2021 indicating risk factors for osteoporosis are not routinely investigated and demonstrated a gap in osteoporosis care across Australia.