Advocacy

What is advocacy?

Learn about the type of advocacy work we do at CYDA. 

Youth led advocacy

Find out about the advocacy work being led by young people with disability at CYDA.

Do you need help?

Information for young people and families on where to find disability supports and advocacy services.

NDIS Eligibility Reassessments

CYDA’s latest national survey reveals the NDIS eligibility reassessment process is leaving families unsupported and traumatised.

Our report outlines urgent messages for reform, including clear communication, fairer processes, and the need for Foundational Supports.

Federal Election 2025

This election, CYDA is calling for urgent and genuine action across four key areas to improve outcomes for children and young people with disability, and their parents and caregivers.

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Early childhood inclusion

At CYDA, we advocate for full inclusion of children with disability in early childhood education and care.

Submissions, research and reports

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.