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The publications listed below have all been produced by the NCIS
team
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.
Animal Related Deaths
Bulletin
This publication outlines some trends
and patterns extracted from the NCIS database where an animal has
been coded as an object involved in the death.
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.
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2007 National Coastal Safety Report, Surf Life Saving Australia.
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Injury in snow and ice sports, Ashby K. and
Cassell E., Hazard, Edition 66, Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, Monash
University Accident Research Centre.
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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.
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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.
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Farm related fatalities in Victoria July 2000 - June 2003 Bugeja, L. State Coroners Office Vic.
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Motor Vehicle Exhaust Gassing Suicides in Australia: An Update Routley, V. MUARC for the Department of Health and Ageing (Cth). June 2004.
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The role of design issues in work related injuries in Australia 1997-2002 NOHSC: July 2004.
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Fires, burns and scalds in children and the elderly 2000 – 2003 Bugeja, L. Vic State Coroners Office and DHS Vic. (draft)
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Alcohol and Water Safety Driscoll, T., Steenkamp, M., & Harrison, J: January 2004.
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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.
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15 April 2006 – “Homes hold deadly secrets” The Age.
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20-21 August 2005 – “Dying for your job”, The Weekend Australian, Inquirer section, p 29.
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18 February 2005 – “Home Mechanics risk death or injury working under car” Federal Minister for Ageing, Julie Bishop.
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24 May 2004 - “Danger on Four Wheels” Who Magazine, p.48
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25 October 2004 - “Death’s lessons for the living” The Australian, features section.
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5 October 2003 – “State leads solvent deaths” The Sunday Herald Sun.
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October 2003 – “’Safe’ cigarette could save lives” Of Substance, p.22.
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