Disability support and services in Australia
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This briefing provides an overview of government provided disability support and services in Australia. It includes background on Commonwealth, state and territory responsibilities, legislation and funding and provides links to some key national and international organisations in the disability area.
Areas covered in the article include:
- Definition of disability
- Prevalence of disability
- Disability milestones (Commonwealth government legislation and initiatives)
- Commonwealth support and funding
- Support for carers
- Disability legislation
- Unmet needs
- Key resources for further information - including Commonwealth, State and Territory government departments, community organisations, and international disability organisations.