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.
December 2, 2025
Content by young people with disability, talking about policy, advocacy and lived experience.
Disability advocate Kirsty Barnett reflects on why it’s time for Australia to adopt a national Human Rights Act.
Ollie is a young disabled person living through the cost of living crisis. In this short video, he shares how rising costs are affecting his family and reminds us not to leave disabled children and young people out of the conversation.
Fadhil, a young person with disability, shares how the rising cost of rent, food, and lack of accessible housing are impacting his life.
This powerful comic by Kaygan explores love, mutual care, and the harsh reality of how the Disability Support Pension system can undermine the independence of disabled people in relationships.
Personal Best is a powerful and thoughtful comic by 12-year-old Tex, exploring what it’s like to navigate school and everyday life with Cerebral Palsy. Through humour, honesty, and hand-drawn illustrations, Tex shares why inclusion matters, and reminds us that everybody is different.
This Federal Election, CYDA is calling for investment in individual advocacy so children and young people with disability can be heard and supported. Watch our video to learn why advocacy matters and what action is needed.
A powerful and heartfelt poem from a young disabled person imagining a future where every student is included, supported, and able to thrive in education. As we head toward the next federal election, their words are a vital reminder that the time for inclusive education is now.
This Federal Election, we’re calling for urgent reform to the disability supports eco system for children and young people with disability. Watch our video to learn why fair, accessible, and safe supports are essential, and what needs to change.
This Federal Election, we’re calling for genuine action on inclusive education for children and young people with disability. Watch our video and learn how we can create an education system that supports every student to thrive.
From a lunch time chat to winning the national award for disability leadership, hosts Thanh, Dureece, Britt tell us all about The Disabled Employee podcast.
Kaygan Lane reflects on interdependence within disability leadership via a beautifully illustrated comic.
There’s no one right way to be a disability leader, just like disability, leadership doesn’t have one look.