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Disability information

The definition of disability is very broad and includes physical, psychological, sensory, intellectual disabilities and medical conditions.

A disability might be something that affects or limits your movements, your senses, your communication abilities, or your learning abilities. It may or may not be visible, and it may be permanent or temporary.

It may be something you were born with, or it may have appeared later in life or resulted from something that’s happened to you. Some people have more than one disability.

Carer definition

A carer is defined as an individual who provides personal care, support and assistance to an individual who:

  1. Has a disability or
  2. Has a medical condition or
  3. Has a mental illness or
  4. Is frail and aged

(Carer Recognition Act 2010)

An individual is not a carer merely because he or she (a) is the spouse, de facto partner, parent, child or other relative of an individual, or is the guardian of an individual; or (b) lives with an individual who requires care.

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