Housing is out of reach for 1 in 3 Australians living with disability.

Physical Disability Australia
Blog
Aug 2024

An article from the *Disability Support Guide, has revealed that 1 in 3 Australians living with disability are priced out of the housing market.

Average weekly rental cost is sitting at around $500 dollars a week, and 32% of disabled Australians are reportedly earning less than $383 per week.

With Homelessness Week coming up next week (5-11 August), Homelessness Australia is working to raise awareness of our country’s shocking homelessness rates, whilst highlighting ways in which these numbers can be significantly reduced.

Join the call to government to improve the number of social and affordable housing options in Australia by signing a petition calling on government to establish funding for a minimum 25,000 social and affordable homes each year.

You can sign this petition by going to:

Sign the petition

Help is available if you’re experiencing or at risk of homelessness, by reaching out to organisations listed at:

Homelessness Services

* https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/the-average-cost-of-shelter-is-now-out-of-reach-for-one-in-three-aussies-with-disability

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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Housing is out of reach for 1 in 3 Australians living with disability.

Speak up. Get involved.

Join the Movement. Amplify Every Voice.

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