Territory Population Update: New Population Statistics for March Qarter, 2017

Dr Tom Wilson

This release of the Territory Population Update provides a summary of population estimates for the March quarter of 2017 (covering January-March inclusive) including new estimates for Indigenous people for June 2016. These estimates are based on 2016 Census data, and are therefore the most up to date data for the Territory on population size, births, deaths and migration. The recently released 2016 Census data is suitable for detailed analysis on population compositions and change for the Territory and at lower levels of geography (for example, towns and communities).

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COMING UP! Introduction to Demography Short Course

Join Dr. Tom Wilson and Dr. Andrew Taylor for a one day introduction to demography either in Canberra or Sydney this October! 

About the course

The course provides a gentle introduction to demography – the study of population – with a particular emphasis on understanding Australian demographic change. No prior knowledge of demography is assumed, and the emphasis is on population trends rather than statistics. The course will tackle questions such as:

• How much population ageing is occurring in Australia, and should we be worried?
• What demographic factors are causing state and territory population growth?
• Is life expectancy still increasing?
• How does population affect political representation in Australia?
• What demographic changes are occurring in our inner cities?
• Are household sizes increasing?
• What is the future of Australia’s population?
• Where can I find demographic data?
• Who the course is for?

Who the course is for? 

The course has been designed for analysts, planners, policy officers, managers, and postgraduate students who would find a basic knowledge of demography useful in their work. It should also be of value to others with an interest in how and why Australia’s population is changing.

Canberra 1-Day Short Course 24 October (Tuesday) 10.00am - 4.30pm

• Venue: Canberra, Wilson Conference Room (Ground floor of ABS House), 45 Benjamin Way, Belconnen (MAP)
• Presenters: Dr Tom Wilson (Principal Research Fellow) & Dr Andrew Taylor (Senior Research Fellow) 
• Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided
• Materials: Participants receive a folder of course notes and a certificate of attendance

Sydney 1-Day Short Course 26 October (Thursday) 10.00am - 4.30pm

• Venue: CDU Sydney Campus Level 10, 815 George Street, Haymarket, Sydney (MAP)
• Presenters: Dr Tom Wilson (Principal Research Fellow) & Dr Andrew Taylor (Senior Research Fellow) 
• Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided
• Materials: Participants receive a folder of course notes and a certificate of attendance

For more information & to register please visit The Northern Institute's website.

Mobile Workers Guide – Fly-in/Fly-out and Rotational Shift Work in Mining

Our colleagues at the Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic (ReSDA) research network have just released this “Mobile Workers Guide – Fly-in/Fly-out and Rotational Shift Work in Mining”. The guide is based on research in the Yukon (Canada) and provides some interesting perspectives from mining companies and their workers.

Guest Post: Dr. Gertrude Saxinger

This “Mobile Workers Guide – Fly-in/Fly-out and Rotational Shift Work in Mining. Yukon Experiences” presents a wide range of insights into a work life that is characterised by mobility, living in camps and being on scheduled times away from home. In it, experienced workers — men and women alike — from a variety of professions in the exploration and mining sector provide insight for those who are new to this industry. They share stories, experiences, strategies for coping with potential difficulties and tips for how to benefit from this traveling lifestyle. The sections of the guide introduce the readers to topics, such as, coping with boom and bust cycles, specifics of mining communities, First Nation employment, women in mining, family life and private relationships, income management and career development. 

Download the full guide in PDF here!

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