This report summarises data from the 2017 Disability Markets Survey. This survey is the fifth in a longitudinal series of studies undertaken by National Disability Services (NDS) to monitor change in the supply of disability services, business conditions and the operations of disability services providers in Australia. The underlying assumption of this research is that the availability, quality, quantity, cost and responsiveness of the market for the supply of disability services in Australia is inextricably linked to the outcomes that can be achieved for people with disability.

This report is funded with assistance from a funding grant offered under the National Disability Research and Development Agenda, jointly implemented by disability representatives from Commonwealth, State and Territory governments.