1 in 5
Australians has a physical, mental or intellectual disability
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Everyone deserves fair treatment. However, the majority of complaints to the Commission are about people being treated unfairly because of their disability. Considering that most people will have a disability at some stage because of injury, illness or ageing, we should be making sure society is more welcoming to people of all abilities. Victoria has laws to protect people with disability from discrimination, and to ensure that everyone can contribute meaningfully to society.
Australians has a physical, mental or intellectual disability
of the complaints we received in 2018–19 were about disability discrimination
of the disability discrimination complaints we received in 2018–19 related to the provision of goods and services
of all Australians experience a mental health condition in their lifetime
If you think you have been discriminated against, sexually harassed, victimised or vilified in Victoria, we can help.