Disability

1 in 6

Did you know that 18%, or 1 in 6 people in Australia have disability, including 9.3% of people aged 15–24 years?

And another 22% of people in Australia have a long-term health condition but no disability.

Most Australians are affected by disability, whether they are living with disability themselves or caring for someone close to them.

The disability population is diverse. People have varying types and levels of disability, and their support needs vary widely.

Find out more about people's experience of living with disability, and how you or someone close to you can get support.

Able Australia

Able Australia

Able Australia is a diverse not-for-profit organisation offering a broad range of high quality services to help those with a disability live the life they choose.

Children and Young People with Disability Australia

Children and Young People with Disability Australia

CYDA's purpose is to ensure governments, communities and families are empowering children and young people with disability to fully exercise their rights and aspirations, and to live life with equality of opportunity.

This is a wonderful resource on all aspects of life for people living with disability.

Disability Advocacy Network Australia

Disability Advocacy Network Australia

DANA is the national representative body for a network of advocacy organisations throughout Australia.

Deaf Services

Deaf Services

Deaf Services is the prominent service provider for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members across all ages, with a focus on community and empowerment.

Vision Australia

Vision Australia

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. They work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.