Making invisible disabilities visible

Physical Disability Australia
Blog
Oct 2025

🌻 This week marks Invisible Disabilities Week.🌻

Invisible disabilities can include cognitive, neurological, sensory, mental health and chronic conditions, and these may not be immediately apparent.

With around 85% of people living with a disability having one that isn’t necessarily visible, it’s important to show kindness, understanding and support without judgment and assumptions.

The sunflower lanyard helps to identify those who may need assistance, additional consideration and simply enables them to be seen and supported.

Together let’s build a more inclusive community.

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.

Speak up. Get involved.

Whether you’re living with a disability, know someone who is, or simply believe in equal rights — your voice matters.

Join the Movement. Amplify Every Voice.

Together, we can break barriers and build a more inclusive world.

Making invisible disabilities visible

Speak up. Get involved.

Join the Movement. Amplify Every Voice.

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