Category: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

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• Carers

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D Disability support and services in Australia E Engagement of People with Disabilities in the Arts & Community Cultural Development F Family carers and mental illness O Overview: Carers Overview: Disability

O cont. Overview: Disability Carers Direct Service Provision Overview: Disability Carers Housing & Accommodation Overview: Disability Carers Policy Overview: Dual Diagnosis Overview: Intellectual Disability Overview: Mental Illness

O cont. Overview: Multiple Disability Overview: Physical Disability Overview: Respite for Families & Carers S Shut out: the experience of people with disabilities and their families in Australia T The geography of disability and economic disadvantage in Australian capital cities The nature and impact of caring for family members with a disability in Australia