Overview: Disability

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Disability Overview

A disability is categorised as an impairment of body functions and structures, which limits or restricts activity and participation.

• The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that some form of disability affects one in five Australians.
• 6.3% of Australians have a severe disability (meaning that they require assistance with self-care, mobility or communication)
• 14% of Australians have a lesser degree of disability

• Intellectual Disability
• Physical Disability
• Multiple Disability
• Mental Illness