Unsplash June 6, 2022 When is a condition ‘chronic’ and when is it a ‘disability’? The definition can determine the support you get Elizabeth Kendall, Griffith University; Connie Allen, Griffith University; Kelsey Chapman, Griffith University, and Maretta Mann, Griffith University For many Australians, there is no clear distinction between the two labels: chronic conditions can result in disability and disability can increase vulnerability to a range of chronic conditions.
