Disability support services: services provided under the National Disability Agreement 2018–19
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Topic: Disability
Citation
AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2020) Disability support services: services provided under the National Disability Agreement 2018–19, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 24 June 2026.
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In 2018–19, about 230,000 people used disability support services funded under the National Disability Agreement (NDA). Of these, 68% used the Australian Government’s open employment services. During the year, about 29,200 NDA service users transitioned to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, many of whom (65%) had an intellectual or learning primary disability.
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-683-0
- Cat. no: DIS 75
- Pages: 30
Findings from this report:
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In 2018-19, about 230,000 people used disability support services under the National Disability Agreement (NDA)
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Most (95%) NDA service users were aged under 65, with an average age of 39
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Around three-quarters (77%) of service users aged 15 and over who were in the labour force were unemployed.
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About two-thirds (67%) of service users had an informal carer, most often their mother (65%)