Australia’s disability strategy 2021–2031 outcomes framework: 3rd annual report

This 3rd annual report for Australia’s disability strategy 2021–2031 outcomes framework provides an overview of the progress made on outcomes for people with disability in 2024.

The outcomes framework is a key initiative under Australia’s disability strategy 2021–2031(Opens in a new tab/window) to measure, track and report on outcomes for people with disability over the life of the strategy. The framework covers seven outcome areas: employment and financial security, inclusive homes and communities, safety, rights and justice, personal and community support, education and learning, health and wellbeing, and community attitudes.

In 2024, 36 measures have updated data. Twenty measures were given a progress status update for the first time, including 18 measures from the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers. For the 36 measures with updated post-baseline data, 12 show improvement, 12 show no change and 12 show regress.

Key findings

• There has been a significant increase in the number of valid 52-week full employment outcome claims for people with disabilities.
• The proportion of NDIS participants aged 15–64 who felt NDIS helped them have more choice and control after two years in the scheme has increased. 
• The proportion of NDIS participants who report getting the support they need to do their job has decreased.
• The digital inclusion gap between people with disability and the rest of the population has widened.
• The proportion of carers satisfied with the range of services available has decreased.