约有40%的有健康问题的澳大利亚人无法工作或从事日常活动,长期影响340万人。 About 40% of Australians with health issues are unable to work or engage in daily activities, impacting 3.4 million people long-term.

健康问题、伤害或残疾使大约40%的澳大利亚人无法参加工作、学习、照料或社区活动,据澳大利亚职业治疗局称,有340万人受到超过三个月的影响。 Health issues, injuries, or disabilities prevent about 40% of Australians from participating in work, study, caregiving, or community activities, with 3.4 million people affected for over three months, according to Occupational Therapy Australia. 妇女和低收入个人受到的影响尤其严重,面临财政压力、心理健康挑战和社会孤立。 Women and lower-income individuals are disproportionately impacted, facing financial strain, mental health challenges, and social isolation. 痛苦、疲劳、害怕再受伤害和精神健康问题是恢复正常生活的关键障碍。 Pain, fatigue, fear of re-injury, and mental health concerns are key barriers to returning to daily life. Leonie Dean,一位瘫痪艺术家,通过职业治疗和NDIS的支持,展现了抗御力,追求骑马和射箭等新热情。 Leonie Dean, a paraplegic artist, exemplifies resilience through support from occupational therapy and the NDIS, pursuing new passions like horse riding and archery. 专家促请政府增加对职业疗法的投资,以提高劳动力参与、降低保健成本和提高福利水平。 Experts urge increased government investment in occupational therapy to improve workforce participation, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance well-being.