Physical disability affects 76.8% of Australia’s disability community.

Did you know that physical disability affects *76.8% of Australia’s disability community?

Also, with the likelihood of disability increasing as we age, approximately half of Australians aged 65 and over will experience some form of physical disability during their later years.

There are many health conditions that can fall under the umbrella of being a physical disability – including those affecting a person’s mobility, physical capacity, stamina, or dexterity.

Thankfully Physical Disability Australia exists to represent and stand up for the rights of all Australians living with physical disability and provide a supportive and welcoming community for everyone with a positive interest in bringing about positive change in our country’s disability landscape.

So whether you have a physical disability, care for someone who does, if you work in the disability sector or just want to see that access, inclusion and fairness for PWD is part of the conversation, sign up for FREE PDA MEMBERSHIP.

To join us go to www.pda.org.au/membership/

You’ll be glad that you did.

*https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/disability/disability-ageing-and-carers-australia-summary-findings/latest-release

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