Children and Young People with Disability Australia
Promoting equal opportunity and full inclusion for children and young people with disability (0-25 years) across Australia.

Community concerns about Thriving Kids
The Australian Government’s new Thriving Kids program will offer an NDIS alternative for some children with developmental delay and autism under nine, launching in July 2026 with access changes to follow in mid-2027.
Following the announcement, CYDA surveyed 1,535 parents, caregivers and young people with disability to understand their views. Nearly four in five (79%) said the rollout feels too rushed and risks leaving children without support.
Take Charge of Change Launch Webinar
How do you design resources that truly meet the needs of children and young people with disability?
Over the past year, CYDA has worked with 40 co-designers and multiple disabled artists to create practical new tools for children and young people with disability and their families.
Hear directly from disabled young people and families on the importance of co-design during this free launch webinar for CYDA’s Take Charge of Change resources.
NDIS and Your Rights
In September 2025, CYDA hosted a community webinar exploring the impact of NDIS eligibility reassessments on children, young people and families.
The discussion brought together First Nations, Autistic, and advocacy voices, alongside legal experts, to unpack what these changes mean and what families can do next.
Watch the recording and access the webinar summary and resources in Easy Read, Word, and PDF.

“A major red flag”: four in five warn Thriving Kids rollout is too rushed, CYDA survey finds
A new national survey of 1535 families and young people has found nearly 80% believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves too little time to prepare, putting vital supports at risk.

Social media age checks must be accessible
Children and young people under 16 will soon be unable to hold accounts on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Nothing about us without us
Disability Representative Organisations stand united in our reiteration to government of nothing about us without us.

An important part of the work we do at CYDA is making submissions to government and policy makers. In our submissions, we make recommendations for changes to uphold the rights, and improve the wellbeing, of children and young people with disability.

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Since June 2023, we have ...
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co-design sessions with young people with disability
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submissions to government
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new participants in our projects and programs
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