CYDA’s submission to Services Australia’s Draft Automation and AI Ethics Policy
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the delivery of government services must be guided by strong and practical safeguards.
DROs call for transparency on ‘Computer-Generated NDIS Plans’
The Guardian’s recent reporting on proposals to introduce computer-generated NDIS plans appears to signal a substantial change in the way participant budgets may be determined.
CYDA’s Submission to the Disability Standards for Education Review
Every child and young person has the right to feel safe, valued, and supported at school. The Disability Standards for Education are meant to protect these rights, but many students with disability still face barriers, exclusion, and harmful practices.
CYDA’s Thriving Kids Survey Report – Masking is not Thriving
More than 1200 children and young people with disability, and families or caregivers, shared their views for CYDA’s survey report on Thriving Kids.
Why we need a Human Rights Act
Disability advocate Kirsty Barnett reflects on why it’s time for Australia to adopt a national Human Rights Act.
“Almost every day for years”: why young people say it’s time to fix Australia’s disability discrimination law
Grace Mitchelson is 19 but has already spent years of her life fighting to be believed, supported, and included.
CYDA’s Submission on Strengthening the Disability Discrimination Act for children and young people with disability
The Disability Discrimination Act is the law that protects people with disability from discrimination. But more than 30 years since it was created, the Act is failing to meet the needs of children and young people with disability.
CYDA’s Submission to Modernising and Strengthening TEQSA’s powers consultation
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act sets the rules for how universities and other institutions must deliver high-quality education.
CYDA’s Submission on Quality and Safety in Early Childhood Education and Care
Right now, children with disability are not as safe, heard, or included in early learning services as their non-disabled peers.
“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.
CYDA’s Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry on Thriving Kids
In August and September 2025, CYDA surveyed 1535 children and young people with disability, and parents or caregivers, about their thoughts on Thriving Kids.
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.