CYDA as my first employer

young person presenting and standing behind a lecturn with a microphone one one side and mini flags of first nation, torres strait and australian flags. Young person is wearing black headphones around their neck and a black print shirt. There is a cyda banner in the background.

Xander Wroblewski talks about the difficulty of finding an after-school job, and his experience on CYDA’s Youth Council.

Lessons from my first employer

A young person working in a hospitality setting, slicing bread, young person is wearing a black apron and smiling towards the task they are doing.

“In my first job, I, unfortunately, experienced a lack of support as a disabled person. I believe that this came from their lack of awareness, not necessarily a place of malice.” Emily Unity reflects on their first experience of employment, what they’ve learned, and what they would do differently now.

My first job 

a silver sparkly walking cane.

Bethany Cody talks about her first job, and the value of diversity in the workplace.