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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations day, observed internationally each
year on 3 December. In Australia, it is a day to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of the 5.5
million people with disability in the country.
Did you know?
- There are 5.5 million people with disability in Australia - that's 1 in 5 people
- 15% of people in Australia aged 0-64 years have disability
- 52% of people in Australia aged 65 years and over have disability
- 7.9% of all Australians have a profound or severe disability
- 9.9% or 1 in 10 people with disability in Australia have experienced discrimination.
Source: Disability, Ageing and Carers, Australia survey 2022, Australian Bureau of Statistics www.abs.gov.au/disability
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