“A major red flag”: four in five warn Thriving Kids rollout is too rushed, CYDA survey finds

A new national survey of 1535 families and young people has found nearly 80% believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves too little time to prepare, putting vital supports at risk.
Nothing about us without us

Disability Representative Organisations stand united in our reiteration to government of nothing about us without us.
Rushed Thriving Kids rollout risks leaving families without critical support, warns CYDA

Children and Young People with Disability Australia cautions against rushing the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program, announced today.
Joint submission on improving NDIS support decisions

CYDA joins other Disability Representative Organisations and the wider community in calling for clearer, fairer, and more inclusive NDIS rules.
“It’s breaking our family”: Survey reveals devastating impact of NDIS eligibility reassessments

A new national CYDA survey has exposed the profound harm the NDIS eligibility reassessment process is causing families across the country.
Disability Representative Organisations call for a human rights-based approach to NDIA needs assessments

Disability Representative Organisations have worked together to develop a detailed joint position statement offering recommendations to guide the Australian Government’s transition to a new human right-based needs assessment model for the NDIS.
Factsheet: NDIS Eligibility Reassessment survey results

In mid-May, we asked more than 200 young people with disability, and their parents or caregivers, to share their thoughts on the NDIS eligibility reassessment process.