• NCIS Data Reports
• Benefits of the NCIS
• External reports using NCIS data
• Media Articles/ Press releases

The publications listed below have all been produced by the NCIS team:

Electrocution Related Deaths, 2000 - 2010 (Fact Sheet)

A detailed report outlining the frequency and nature of electrocution related deaths in Australia over the 10 year period, including case summaries and tips for electrical safety. 

Animal Related Deaths, 2000 - 2010 (Fact Sheet)

Originally published in 2006, this updated publication outlines the number and nature of animal related deaths reported to an Australian coroner over the last decade.

Deaths in Emergency Lanes, 2000 - 2010 (Fact Sheet)

Between 1st July 2000 and November 2010, 29 cases were identified on the NCIS where a person was struck in an emergency lane after their vehicle had stopped.  This publication examines basic frequencies and provides de-identified case summaries.

10 Years of Contributing to Public Health and Safety (Brochure)

Read about some of the applications of NCIS data by death investigators, researchers and government bodies and their contribution to health, safety and injury prevention.

Deaths in the Home, 2003-2007 (Fact Sheet)

Two thirds of unintentional deaths in the home reported to Australian coroners between 2003 and 2007 involved either drowning, fire, falls or vehicle impacts.  These four causes of death are featured in this report.

Alcohol Involved Deaths of Young People (Fact Sheet)

This fact sheet contains information about deaths reported to a Coroner between 2003 and 2006 of those aged 13-25 years  with a BAC of greater than or equal to 0.05g/100mL.

House Fires Bulletin

This publication outlines some trends and patterns extracted from the NCIS database where an individual has died as a result of a residential fire.

Household Maintenance Bulletin

This publication outlines some trends and patterns extracted from the NCIS database where Household Maintenance was the activity at the time of the incident that lead to death. 

Product Related Bulletin

This publication provides an overview of deaths contributed to by a faulty, misused or poorly maintained consumer product (as identified on the NCIS database).

SIDS Bulletin

This publication summarises information about cases contained on the NCIS where the deceased was aged up to 2 years (0 - 23 months inclusive) and died suddenly as a result of unascertained causes, commonly referred to as 'Sudden Infant Death Syndrome' (SIDS).

An initial document which provides information about some of the benefits of the NCIS for coroners and practical uses. Regular updates will be produced to highlight some other practical uses of the system as they occur.

Benefits document

The following research reports produced by third party users of the NCIS have been compiled using data from the NCIS.

• The National Drowning Report 2007 , Royal Life Saving Society Australia.

• 2007 National Coastal Safety Report, Surf Life Saving Australia.

• Injury in snow and ice sports, Ashby K. and Cassell E., Hazard, Edition 66, Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, Monash University Accident Research Centre.

• Consumer product-related injury (3): Injury related to the use of ladders, Cassell E. and Clapperton A., Hazard, Edition 63, Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, Monash University Accident Research Centre.

• Consumer product-related injury (2): Injury related to the use of motorised mobility scooters, Cassell E. and Clapperton A., Hazard, Edition 62, Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, Monash University Accident Research Centre.

• Farm related fatalities in Victoria July 2000 - June 2003 Bugeja, L. State Coroners Office Vic.

• Motor Vehicle Exhaust Gassing Suicides in Australia: An Update Routley, V. MUARC for the Department of Health and Ageing (Cth). June 2004.

• The role of design issues in work related injuries in Australia 1997-2002 NOHSC: July 2004.

• Fires, burns and scalds in children and the elderly 2000 – 2003 Bugeja, L. Vic State Coroners Office and DHS Vic. (draft)

• Alcohol and Water Safety Driscoll, T., Steenkamp, M., & Harrison, J: January 2004.

• Work related traumatic fatalities in Australia estimated by using the NCIS police text description of the circumstances surrounding death. June 2000 – July 2001.

*Please contact the relevant organisation to obtain a copy of these reports. In some cases, these reports are available on the organisations websites.

The following is a selection of some media articles/press releases that discuss the NCIS or use its statistics.

• 15 April 2006 – “Homes hold deadly secrets” The Age.

• 20-21 August 2005 – “Dying for your job”, The Weekend Australian, Inquirer section, p 29.

• 18 February 2005 – “Home Mechanics risk death or injury working under car” Federal Minister for Ageing, Julie Bishop.

• 24 May 2004 - “Danger on Four Wheels” Who Magazine, p.48

• 25 October 2004 - “Death’s lessons for the living” The Australian, features section.

• 5 October 2003 – “State leads solvent deaths” The Sunday Herald Sun.

• October 2003 – “’Safe’ cigarette could save lives” Of Substance, p.22.