Is Australia the “lucky country” if you’re living with disability?

Physical Disability Australia
Blog
May 2024

Having recently read Cathy Roberts’ half glass full to overflowing post (https://www.facebook.com/groups/physicaldisabilityaustralia/permalink/10160530510427599/?) on how fortunate she feels on living in Australia – “the lucky country” – particularly as a person living with disability, we got thinking.

Whilst there’s a lot happening in our country around disability and so many people are going through personal challenges and feeling concerned about issues like the NDIS reforms, lack of disability housing and making ends meet, we only have to look at the way that countries including the UK, America, India and New Zealand are facing disability funding and support crises to see that Australia is trying.

What are your thoughts?

Are we on track?

Are our leaders meeting the needs of Australia’s disability community?

Positives. Negatives. Suggestions.

We’d love to hear from you.

Physical Disability Australia (PDA) is a national peak Disability Peoples Organisation run by and for people with physical disability, advocating for equal opportunity, inclusion and human rights across Australia. Established in 1995, PDA represents the voices and lived experiences of its members to influence policy, engage with government, and drive meaningful change, ensuring people with physical disability are respected, empowered and able to participate fully in all aspects of society.

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Is Australia the “lucky country” if you’re living with disability?

Speak up. Get involved.

Join the Movement. Amplify Every Voice.

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