Physical disability
Alternative labels
Physical impairment
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.