This chapter also profiles people with disability and mental illness. In 2012, more than 4 million
Australians had a disability, with an estimated 43% relying on a government pension or benefit as
their main source of income. Also, an estimated 45% of Australians will experience a mental disorder
at some time in their lives. People with mental illness are disproportionately represented among the
unemployed and those on low incomes.