Violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability costs $46 billion annually

The Disability Royal Commission has published a report authored by Taylor Fry in collaboration with the Centre for International Economics estimating the cost of systemic failures and maltreatment experienced by people with disability in Australia.

The report underscores the need for urgent action to address the many cases of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation identified by the Royal Commission through its inquiry.  

On 22 February 2023, this report was featured in the Sydney morning Herald. Click here to read the article.

The full report and associated links can be found here.

Sheree Brittain