Report finds people with disability ‘aren’t getting a fair go’

Published 10th September 2019

People with disability are four times more likely to experience high psychological distress than other Australians, according to new research.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) latest report used a range of national data sources to create the organisation’s first comprehensive look at the lives of people with disability.

It found the disability community suffered poorer outcomes in areas such as mental and physical health, employment outcomes and education.

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Source:
Luke Michael, 2019, Probono Australia (https://probonoaustralia.com.au)