Addition to submission 30 to inquiry into education in remote and complex environments
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More than isolated: The experience of children and young people with disability and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all Australians, but the the impact might be more keenly felt by people with disability.
Disability Royal Commission – Emergency planning and response during COVID-19
Download in PDF Download in Word In mid-March 2020, when the extent of the coronavirus pandemic was becoming clear, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) identified that Australia lacked a coherent national information strategy and response for children and young people with disability. While swift responses were formulated in relation to some ‘vulnerable’ […]
Inquiry into the Australian Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Download in PDF Download in Word In mid-March 2020, when the extent of the coronavirus pandemic was becoming clear, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) identified that Australia lacked a coherent national information strategy and response for children and young people with disability. While swift responses were formulated in relation to some ‘vulnerable’ […]
Senate inquiry confirms the need to review income support payments for young people with disability
The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has recently released a key report examining the adequacy of Newstart and related payments in Australia. Last year, CYDA provided a submission to the Committee’s inquiry, highlighting the experiences of young people with disability seeking employment and accessing income support.
Letter to PAEC’s inquiry into the response to COVID-19
Download in PDF This letter highlights key concerns and issues raised by young people with disability and their families and carers as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and associated government responses. You can download our full submission using the buttons above.
Joint Standing Committee Inquiry into the NDIS workforce
Download in PDF Download in Word As at December 2019, more than half (56.2 per cent) of all NDIS participants are aged between 0 and 24 years. Therefore the unique developmental needs of children and young people with disability must be central to planning the NDIS workforce. You can download our full submission using the […]
Urgent actions needed to support people with disability during COVID-19 crisis
Forgotten kids: Coronavirus pandemic creating havoc, fear for children and young people with disability
Tens of thousands of Australian kids and their families are being hit hard and left in the dark about how governments will support them through the coronavirus pandemic.
Don’t leave our kids behind: Families of kids, young people with disability concerned about new intensive care coronavirus guidelines
Australian families are concerned the new coronavirus guidelines by the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (ANZICS) may see kids with disability denied life saving medical care during the pandemic.
Inquiry into the education of students in remote and complex environments
Download in PDF Download in Word While the majority of students receive some specific support at school because of their disability or learning difference, there are many families who are out-of-pocket for supports and equipment to enable the student to participate in education. Many students do not have a personalised individual education plan in place. […]
Feedback on productivity commissions mental health draft report
Download in PDF Download in Word Mental illness and ill-health can be both a cause of disability, and experienced by people with other forms of disability. Beyond Blue notes that the social isolation, lack of employment opportunities, financial challenges, and discrimination that many people with disability face can contribute to high rates of poor mental […]