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Year 12 students with disability forced to navigate fragmented support systems while completing final exams

A new report by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), and researchers from The University of Melbourne and University of New South Wales, young people with disability talk about the additional challenges they face as they finish school and make the transition to work or higher education.

Joint submission from Disability Representative Organisations: Identified gaps in the scope of work undertaken by the Disability Royal Commission as at November 2022

Download in PDF This submission to the Disability Royal Commission (the Royal Commission) outlines collective views from the national Disability Representative Organisations on gaps in the scope of work undertaken by the Royal Commission to date and identifies issues requiring further examination.

Inquiry into Long COVID and Repeated COVID infections

Download in PDF Download in Word Children and young people with disability have experienced a higher degree of risk during the global pandemic, not because of their impairment, but because of discriminatory, limited, or inappropriate policies that have been implemented to manage infection in the community. Children and Young People with Disability Australia’s policy work […]

The impact of ending mandatory self-isolation periods for people with COVID-19 on children and young people with disability

This community poll has highlighted consistent concerns across our community regarding a lack of consultation, ongoing safety, and continued distrust of government policy in regard to COVID-19.

Federal budget takes some steps toward inclusion, but more is needed to address challenges faced by children and young people with disability

While many measures are welcomed, the Federal Budget handed down on 25 October could have gone further to address the inequities faced by children and young people with disability in education, employment, social security and appropriate measures to support people at higher risk of complications during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Breaking news! CYDA welcomes a new CEO

Ms Kakoschke-Moore looks forward to leading CYDA in its work to empower children and young people with disability to fully exercise their rights and aspirations.

CYDA welcomes funding boost for Inclusion Support Program, says further support needed to make the early learning system more inclusive

CYDA welcomes the independent review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), announced by NDIS Minister Bill Shorten this week, to be co-chaired by Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Lisa Paul AO PSM, supported by a panel of experts in the sector.

Being realistic about inclusion: What’s realistic for young people with disability?

Article discussing young people with disability in the school system, and a roadmap for changing what is taken to be ‘realistic’.

Submission to Senate Select Committee on Work and Care

Download in PDF Download in Word ⚠️ Content note: Discussion of ableism This submission outlines the impact that combining work and care responsibilities has on children and young people with disability and their families.  Download our full submission using the buttons above.

CYDA’s response to the Disability Royal Commission’s background paper: Supported decision-making and guardianship: proposals for reform roundtable paper

Download in PDF Meaningful participation in decision making empowers individuals to exercise control over their own lives, improving their autonomy, wellbeing and personhood. Children and young people with disability, particularly those with cognitive impairment, are likely to need support to make some decisions about their lives. Download our full submission using the buttons above.

How did COVID-19 impact post-school transitions for young people with disability and how can these be better supported?

This report explores experiences of young people with disability transitioning from secondary school during the COVID-pandemic.

An optimistic future for disability employment: young advocates facilitate the NDIS Jobs & Skills Forum

The NDIS Jobs and Skills Forum was held on Wednesday 17th August 2022. It was called by The Honourable Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and brought together people with disability, service providers, unions, peak representative bodies and more to talk about the future of disability employment, the NDIS, and the disability workforce