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Regional Australians with Disabilities Face Higher Living Costs
First article: 22 mar. 2026, 22:31
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Last update: 22 mar. 2026, 22:31
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Australians living with disabilities in regional areas are disproportionately affected by higher living expenses. Limited access to public transport forces reliance on private vehicles, incurring substantial fuel and maintenance costs. Healthcare accessibility is also a major issue, with specialist appointments often requiring long-distance travel and overnight stays.Articles about this topic
The unseen costs of living with a disability in regional Australia
NDIS recipients living in regional Australia are calling for the government to provide better care for those who live remotely with travel costs often eating up a large portion of their support budgets.
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