The percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years. Here’s why

By Kelsey Chapman, Research Fellow, Dignity Project, Griffith University
Elizabeth Kendall, Professor, Director, Griffith Inclusive Futures, Griffith University, Griffith University

Updated figures show Australia has witnessed a significant surge in disability prevalence, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s understanding and measurement of disability.

According to the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers, gathered in 2022, the number of Australians living with a disability increased to 5.5…

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