NDIS participants life satisfaction

Population groups

• Indigenous status

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future vary for First Nations and non-Indigenous participants?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, by Indigenous status. In 2022–23, 46% of First Nations NDIS participants reported feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, compared with 48% of non-Indigenous participants.

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  Indigenous status	% of NDIS participants satisfied with their life
  First Nations	46%
  Non-Indigenous	48%
  All persons	47%

  Notes:

  1. Denominator includes participants who responded to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  2. Numerator includes participants who responded "Delighted", "Pleased" or "Mostly satisfied" to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  3. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  4. Data are for participants aged 15–64.
  5. Indigenous status is voluntarily self-reported based on the ABS Indigenous Status Standard.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Sex and gender

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future vary by gender?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, for males and females. In 2022–23, 49% of male NDIS participants reported feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, compared with 46% of female participants.

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  Gender	% of NDIS participants satisfied with their life
  Males	49%
  Females	46%
  All persons	47%

  Notes:

  1. Denominator includes participants who responded to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  2. Numerator includes participants who responded "Delighted", "Pleased" or "Mostly satisfied" to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  3. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  4. Data are for participants aged 15–64.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Age group

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future vary by age?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, grouped by age. In 2022–23, 49% of NDIS participants aged 25–44 reported feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, compared with 45% in the 15–24 age group.

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  Age group	% of NDIS participants satisfied with their life
  15–24	45%
  25–44	49%
  45–64	48%
  All ages	47%

  Notes:

  1. Denominator includes participants who responded to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  2. Numerator includes participants who responded "Delighted", "Pleased" or "Mostly satisfied" to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  3. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  4. Data are for participants aged 15–64.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Cultural and linguistic diversity status

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future vary by cultural and linguistic diversity background?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, by culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) status. In 2022–23, 44% of NDIS participants from CALD backgrounds reported feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, compared with 48% among the non-CALD group.

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  Cultural and linguistic diversity status	% of NDIS participants satisfied with their life
  CALD	44%
  Non-CALD	48%
  All persons	47%

  Notes:

  1. Denominator includes participants who responded to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  2. Numerator includes participants who responded "Delighted", "Pleased" or "Mostly satisfied" to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  3. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  4. Data are for participants aged 15–64.
  5. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) cohort includes people born in countries other than main English-speaking countries (Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, Republic of Ireland, and South Africa) and/or those who mainly speak a language other than English at home.
  6. CALD status: Non-CALD includes missing/not stated.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Remoteness

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future vary by remoteness?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, grouped by remoteness. In 2022–23, in both regional areas with populations between 5,000 and 15,000 and those with populations of less than 5,000, 50% of NDIS participants reported feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, compared with 46% in major cities (please note that some categories were not published due to small numbers and to protect confidentiality).

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  Remoteness	% of NDIS participants satisfied with their life
  Major cities	46%
  Regional – population greater than 50,000	47%
  Regional – population between 15,000 and 50,000	49%
  Regional – population between 5,000 and 15,000	50%
  Regional – population less than 5,000	50%
  Remote and very remote	n.p.
  All areas	47%

  Notes:

  • n.p. (not published) Results have been suppressed to avoid identifying individual people and due to volatility caused by small numbers.

  1. Denominator includes participants who responded to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  2. Numerator includes participants who responded "Delighted", "Pleased" or "Mostly satisfied" to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  3. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  4. Data are for participants aged 15–64.
  5. Areas of remoteness are classified by the NDIS using the Modified Monash Model (MMM).

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  n.p. (not published) Results have been suppressed to avoid identifying individual people and due to volatility caused by small numbers.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview
  

• Disability group

  Does the proportion of NDIS participants who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future vary by disability group?

  The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of NDIS participants (aged 15–64) who report feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, by disability group. In 2022–23, of NDIS participants with other physical disability, 64% reported feeling satisfied about their life in general now and in the future, compared with 37% of participants with autism (please note that some categories were not published due to small numbers and to protect confidentiality).

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  Disability group	% of NDIS participants satisfied with their life
  Acquired brain injury	43%
  Autism	37%
  Cerebral palsy	n.p.
  Down syndrome	n.p.
  Hearing impairment	n.p.
  Intellectual disability	59%
  Multiple sclerosis	54%
  Psychosocial disability	38%
  Spinal cord injury	n.p.
  Stroke	n.p.
  Visual impairment	n.p.
  Other neurological	46%
  Other physical	64%
  Other	52%
  All disabilities	47%

  Notes:

  • n.p. (not published) Results have been suppressed to avoid identifying individual people and due to volatility caused by small numbers.

  1. Denominator includes participants who responded to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  2. Numerator includes participants who responded "Delighted", "Pleased" or "Mostly satisfied" to the question "Thinking about my life in general now and in the future, I feel".
  3. Eligibility requirements for the NDIS include that the disability is caused by an impairment, is likely to be permanent, the permanent impairment substantially reduces the individual's functional capacity, affects their ability to work, study or take part in social life, and that the individual is likely to need support under the NDIS for their whole life.
  4. Data are for participants aged 15–64.
  5. Disability group: Other includes Other sensory/speech.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Business System.

  n.p. (not published) Results have been suppressed to avoid identifying individual people and due to volatility caused by small numbers.

  Source: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) – Business Systems | Data source overview