31/01/2026
Today we recognise Physical Disability Awareness Day and celebrate the lives, contributions and diversity of people with physical disabilities.
Physical disabilities include a wide range of conditions that can affect mobility, strength or physical function. People with physical disabilities continue to face barriers, many of them created by systems, environments and attitudes, not bodies.
Accessibility is about more than physical access. It’s about inclusion, dignity, and creating conditions where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and thrive.
Physical Disability Awareness Day was established by Physical Disability Australia - PDA to shine a light on physical disability, build understanding, and bring people together in support of Australia’s physical disability community.
Today, and every day, we recommit to working toward a future grounded in equality, rights and opportunity for all. đź’ś