3106.0 - Demography News, Dec 2001  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 18/01/2002   
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UNDERSTANDING DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COURSES IN ADELAIDE, DARWIN, ALICE SPRINGS, MELBOURNE AND CANBERRA

The aim of this one day course is to provide an understanding of the framework of demographic data and the processes which shape the population. The course covers the relationship between Census data and Estimated Resident Population data; components of population growth; population projections; estimating the population of small areas; some tools for analysing demographic data and population dynamics. The course costs $342 per participant and includes a light lunch, course notes and a copy of Australian Demographic Statistics, Cat. no. 3101.0.

The course continues to be well received and is contributing to a better understanding and use of ABS's demographic data among a wide range of clients from Commonwealth, State and Local Government bodies, business and community groups.

The next courses are scheduled for Canberra, Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs and Melbourne. If you would like more information or to register, please email or telephone the contact person listed below for the relevant centre.

Canberra course on 15 March 2002 - Tina Ryan tina.ryan@abs.gov.au or 02 6207 0105.
Adelaide course on 10 April 2002 - Krystyna McKinley krystyna mckinley@abs.gov.au or 08 8237 7367,
Darwin course on 16 April 2002 - Megha Raut megha.raut@abs.gov.au or 08 8943 2122,
Alice Springs course on 18 April 2002 - Megha Raut megha.raut@abs.gov.au or 08 8943 2122, and
Melbourne courses on 4 and 5 June 2002 - Carol Soloff carol.soloff@abs.gov.au or 03 9615 7384.

For general inquiries please contact Sue Taylor sue.taylor@abs.gov.au or 02 6252 6141.