Exposure to risk and experiences of river flooding for people with disability and carers in rural Australia: a cross-sectional survey.
Jodie BailieVeronica Matthews QuandamookaRoss Stewart BailieMichelle VilleneuveJo LongmanPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Our findings show the profound impact and systemic neglect experienced by people with disability and carers during and after the 2017 flood event in the Northern Rivers. As people with disability will take longer to recover, they will require longer-term tailored supports and purposeful inclusion in flood preparedness and recovery efforts.