12 January 2026
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes this opportunity to provide comment on the NSW 2026-27 Budget.
People with disability continue to experience discrimination and poorer life outcomes across all life domains when compared with those without disability. 2022 data shows 5.5 million Australians have a disability, around 21.4% of the population. This is an increase from 17.7% in 2018. In NSW, the most recent 2018 data shows 16.9% of the population have a disability, equivalent to 1,346,200 residents.
Five key areas of concern for people with disability the 2026-27 NSW Budget should consider:
- Emergency Management
- Health
- Housing
- Foundational Supports and Thriving Kids
- Education
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