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.
Five myths about ending segregated education in Australia
The recent release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability was a monumental milestone for Australia.
CYDA welcomes Disability Royal Commission report, but calls for a more ambitious plan to end segregated education
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) welcomes the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
No child left unheard: Addressing the disturbing NDIS gaps exposed in ‘Careless’
In light of the shocking findings presented by ABC Four Corners in their report ‘Careless’ last night, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) calls for urgent reform to the NDIS and its Quality and Safeguards Commission.
CYDA calls for guarantee that children with disability will remain on NDIS until effective early childhood approaches are available for all
CYDA welcomes recent statements from NDIS Review Co-Chair Bruce Bonyhady advocating for additional supports for children and young people with disability.
CYDA’s submission to the Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System
In September, CYDA made a submission to the 2023 Independent Review of the NDIS. CYDA drew on previous consultations and discussions with children, young people and families to make five key recommendations for a reformed NDIS.
CYDA’s submission to Australia’s Youth Engagement Strategy
In September, CYDA made a submission to the 2023 Independent Review of the NDIS. CYDA drew on previous consultations and discussions with children, young people and families to make five key recommendations for a reformed NDIS.
CYDA’s submission to the Independent Review of the NDIS
In September, CYDA made a submission to the 2023 Independent Review of the NDIS. CYDA drew on previous consultations and discussions with children, young people and families to make five key recommendations for a reformed NDIS.
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.