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Physical disability

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Physical impairment
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Disability
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Physical disability
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Report

Every moment matters: addressing the human and economic toll of motor neurone disease in Australia


Despite the severity of motor neurone disease (MND), people with MND face a fragmented and inequitable system of care. A major driver of inequity is an age-based divide in funding. This report aims to guide policy decisions that enhance care, support and quality of life for people living with this condition and their carers.
Report

Out of the shadow: transforming care for people living with hypophosphatasia


Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a genetic, multisystem condition that impairs the body’s ability to properly mineralise bones and teeth. Through the lens of HPP, this report illustrates how Australia’s healthcare system remains unfit for people with rare diseases. It presents a clear case for targeted, achievable reforms to improve diagnosis, treatment access and care coordination for...
Guide

The employment journey for people with cerebral palsy


This guide is for people with cerebral palsy (CP) and employers with information on finding employment and the workplace experience. It includes insights from interviews with people with cerebral palsy, who shared their personal employment experiences and offered advice on how to make the employment journey more inclusive and accessible for everyone.
Fact sheet

Violence against people with disability: differences by impairment


In Australia the extent and nature of violence against people with disability varies by impairment. This fact sheet is third in a series on violence against people with disability in Australia and is based on current data for men and women aged 18-64 years.