Time trends in post-school outcomes for young Australians with intellectual disabilities

Abstract

Background: Young people with intellectual disabilities experience persistent disadvantages in post-school outcomes. This study examined trends in post-school outcomes for young Australians with intellectual disabilities over a 10-year period, relative to peers with other disability types or no disabilities. Method: Using data from four waves of the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (2012–2022), outcomes were examined for 20–29-year-olds with intellectual disabilities. Outcomes across five domains were examined: school completion, further education, labour force participation, income and government support. Results: Analyses showed a persistent pattern of inequality across all domains...