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    Keep up to date with all the latest news from CYDA, including media releases and public statements.

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    Australians do not winge about the costs of Medicare, so why complain about a safety net for disability?

    News

    May 2023

    Australians do not winge about the costs of Medicare, so why complain about a safety net for disability?

    Ableist Media Myths

    News & media

    May 2023

    Ableist Media Myths

    An NDIS plan means freedom, independence, autonomy and getting on with my life confidently

    News

    May 2023

    An NDIS plan means freedom, independence, autonomy and getting on with my life confidently

    Article

    The Federal Budget takes small steps in the right direction, but there is a long way to go

    Media Releases

    May 2023

    The Federal Budget takes small steps in the right direction, but there is a long way to go

    Article

    Children and young  people with disability,  and their families, need stability and certainty regarding their NDIS plans

    News

    May 2023

    Children and young people with disability, and their families, need stability and certainty regarding their NDIS plans

    MEDIA RELEASE: Disability Youth Advocates call for an urgent raise to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and the youth rate of DSP

    Media Releases

    April 2023

    MEDIA RELEASE: Disability Youth Advocates call for an urgent raise to JobSeeker, Youth Allowance and the youth rate of DSP

    Article

    New funding for Disability Advocacy

    Media Releases

    March 2023

    New funding for Disability Advocacy

    Article

    Be part of the NDIS Review with CYDA's

    News

    February 2023

    Be part of the NDIS Review with CYDA's "Reimagining the NDIS" consultation sessions.

    Article

    Media release: Year 12 students with disability forced to navigate fragmented support systems while completing final exams

    Media Releases

    November 2022

    Media release: Year 12 students with disability forced to navigate fragmented support systems while completing final exams

    Article

    News

    November 2022

    Take part in CYDA's National Youth Education Survey

    Article

    Federal budget takes some steps toward inclusion, but more is needed to address challenges faced by children and young people with disability

    Media Releases

    October 2022

    Federal budget takes some steps toward inclusion, but more is needed to address challenges faced by children and young people with disability

    Article

    Media release: The needs of young people with disability must be addressed in upcoming NDIS review

    Media Releases

    October 2022

    Media release: The needs of young people with disability must be addressed in upcoming NDIS review

    Article

    The impact of ending mandatory self-isolation  periods for people with COVID-19 on children and young people with disability.

    News

    October 2022

    The impact of ending mandatory self-isolation periods for people with COVID-19 on children and young people with disability.

    Article

    Breaking news! CYDA welcomes a new CEO

    Media Releases

    October 2022

    Breaking news! CYDA welcomes a new CEO

    Article

    Being realistic about inclusion: What’s realistic for young people with disability?

    News

    September 2022

    Being realistic about inclusion: What’s realistic for young people with disability?

    Article