There is information on the difficulty people with disabilities have with everyday activities, the assistance they need, their sources of assistance and their unmet need. The survey includes information on schooling and employment restriction for people with a disability, and on participation in social and community activities by people with a disability and older people. The survey is conducted in both urban and rural areas in all States and Territories, but since 1997 excludes persons living in some remote and sparsely settled parts of Australia. Data Service Customised unpublished data are available in a variety of formats. Data Details Data are primarily available at person level.
Extensive data are also available at family and household levels.
Latest survey 1998. Mailback forms completed by a staff member for residents of cared accommodation facilities. There are differences, however, as later surveys have attempted a better coverage of disability and of specific tasks and activities previously considered too sensitive for a population survey.