The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has published a fact sheet on hospitalised assault injuries among women and girls over the twelve months 2013-2014. Nationally, nearly 6,500 women and girls were hospitalised due to assault, with rates of assault highest for those aged between 15 – 19 and 50 – 54. A spouse or domestic partner was the most commonly reported perpetrator in almost 60% of cases and 60% of assaults took place in the home. View the fact sheet for more information.
