Work isn’t just about getting paid. Employment can provide a number of benefits for people in terms of health, wellbeing, social, economic and financial inclusion. It can also reduce reliance on government income supports. Arguably, work is even more important for people with disability, who are more likely to be in lower socioeconomic groups and socially isolated.
Our new research shows part-time work is valuable to people with disability and supports their wellbeing. It can also lead to reduced costs for health care.
