Data shows half of Australians with disability not satisfied with life

Factors drawn from the data that could contribute to a person with disability’s lower level of satisfaction in life include health, wellbeing, financial stress, social isolation and lack of employment opportunities.

Long wait times, cost, inaccessible buildings, discrimination by health professionals and a lack of communication between treating health professionals were all seen as barriers to people with disability accessing health care.

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Topics:
Discrimination, Funding and Data

Author:
Anna Christian

Source:
Disability support Guide

Date published:
Tue 5th Jul, 2022