The lifesaving impact of representation
Grace Garrahy talks about the lifesaving and life-changing impact of disability representation in leadership and employment.
Young disabled advocates honoured during award season
We’re seeing a shift toward young people with disability being acknowledged for their achievements in mainstream award categories (not disability specific!), and we are absolutely here for it.
CYDA celebrates inclusion and diversity in children’s literature with 45 children’s book reviews by young people with disability
There is a growing genre of children’s picture books celebrating the lives, adventures and differences of people with disability, and that is something to celebrate on International Day of People with Disability!
The disabled stage managers’ guide
Dylan McBurney offers tips and advice for the workplace, based on their experience as a professional stage manager with disability.
Enough with low expectations for students with disability
Ashleigh Keating writes about her school experience, and disadvantages faced by young people with disability seeking a career in education.
The constant unknown – what is it like to be a young, disabled jobseeker?
Thanh Autran writes about the difficulty of not knowing if discrimination has occurred after your job interview.
CYDA to co-design vital resources to promote the safety of children and young people with disability in organisational settings
CYDA to receive a funding boost from the National Office for Child Safety to co-design vital resources.
Disability rights organisations call for an end to the violence
Today, a group of disability rights organisations from across Australia are launching an action plan to end the violence against people with disability.
Thrive by Five Early Learning and Disability Communiqué
All children deserve a high quality, affordable early education and care system that is universally accessible. But the current early education and care system is not working for children with disability and neurodiverse profiles.
CYDA’s response to the inquiry into the worsening rental crisis
The Australian rental market is currently experiencing significant challenges, with skyrocketing rent prices and a diminishing supply of affordable housing. For young people with disability, this situation has become even more dire, as they face a unique set of challenges and vulnerabilities when trying to secure stable and suitable accommodation.
CYDA Welcomes SA Royal Commission’s Recommendations to Strengthen and Expand Early Learning Services
It is encouraging to see The Royal Commission include children with disability in its recommendations for the early childhood education and care sector.
CYDA as my first employer
Xander Wroblewski talks about the difficulty of finding an after-school job, and his experience on CYDA’s Youth Council.
