CYDA’s submission to the Tasmanian Family Violence Act 2004 and Related Legislation consultation
Children and young people with disability experience higher rates of violence compared to those without disability, yet access to supports and services that meet their needs remains limited.
CYDA’s submission to the NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee consultation
The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee provides advice to the government on which disability supports should be funded under the Scheme.
Students with disability missing from SA election debate on education, advocates warn
Tens of thousands of students with disability are being overlooked in promised education reforms ahead of the South Australian state election.
Clear consultation needed on NDIS planning reforms
CYDA has joined with Disability Representative Organisations across Australia to call for clear and complete consultation on NDIS planning reforms
CYDA’s Key Statistics Report
The Key Statistics Report is a comprehensive one-stop shop for the most recent evidence and information about children and young people with disability in Australia.
CYDA’s submission to the Getting It Right: A New Definition for NDIS Providers consultation
The way the NDIS defines and regulates providers matters for the thousands of children and young people who make up a large share of the Scheme.
CYDA’s submission to the NDIS (Integrity and Safeguarding) Amendment Bill 2025
In recent years, major reviews into the NDIS and disability safeguarding found serious and ongoing risks of abuse, neglect and exploitation for people with disability.
Pre-Budget submission 2026-27: Embedding Equity
CYDA calls for the Australian Government to invest in four key areas in the 2026-2027 Federal Budget to support children and young people with disability.
DROs respond to Government Agreement on Disability Supports
CYDA has joined with Disability Representative Organisations across Australia to release a joint statement responding to the National Cabinet and other recent announcements on Thriving Kids and disability supports.
Joint submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Universities Accord Bill (2025)
Students with disability face barriers in higher education, including inconsistent adjustments, inaccessible learning, and weak accountability from universities.
CYDA’s submission to the consultation on Disability Safeguarding
The Australian Government’s new Framework and Strategy for strengthening safeguards for people with disability must put child safety at its centre.
CYDA’s submission to the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025
The introduction of a universal right to work from home for two days a week for all Australians must be done in a way that supports, not weakens, workplace rights for young people with disability.