CYDA Welcomes SA Royal Commission’s Recommendations to Strengthen and Expand Early Learning Services
It is encouraging to see The Royal Commission include children with disability in its recommendations for the early childhood education and care sector.
CYDA as my first employer
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
“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
Bethany Cody talks about her first job, and the value of diversity in the workplace.
Isolated and ignored: NSW Government’s draft policy leaves students with disability suspended
The NSW government is stuck in the dark ages as their draft behaviour policy continues to harm children and families and lacks acknowledgement of the current education systems failing in meeting the needs of students with disability.
Disappointment and discrimination: CYDA’s surveys of the learning experiences of children and young people with disability in 2022 and 2023
CYDA calls on National Cabinet to lead ministers for education, disability, early childhood and Indigenous children, to deliver and invest in the lifelong development, learning and education of children with disability.
Children and Young People with Disability Australia supports the Disability Royal Commission’s plan to end discriminatory restrictive practice against people with disability
Restrictive practices start early and have lifelong trauma and life-altering effects on young people with disability, and their sense of self and identity.
CYDA welcomes funding boost for Inclusion Support Program, but further support is needed to make the early learning system more inclusive
Children and Young People with Disability Australia has welcomed the announcement made by Minister for Early Childhood Education Anne Aly for a $21.2 million investment to the Government’s Inclusion Support Program.
Using the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program in North America
“I couldn’t help but laugh that such a tiny airport was willing to take the time to train their staff in this program, but the big airports couldn’t be bothered.” – Ashleigh Keating writes about her experiences using the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard in North America.
How deep does it go? Australian students with disability and their experience of entrenched inequity in education
Survey questions were about the types of services and supports accessed, perceptions of resources available and training of professionals, and whether children have experienced exclusion, seclusion or bullying.
“I think the teachers need more help” – Voices of experience from students with disability in Australia
CYDA survey of students with disability, talking about their experiences of the Australian education system, including services, supports and experiences of bullying.
The Federal Budget takes small steps in the right direction, but there is a long way to go
The NDIS The Federal Budget has confirmed the government’s announcements of an 8 per cent growth target by 2026 and an injection of funds into the NDIA for new reform. Minister for the NDIS and Government Services Bill Shorten, has promised again that “The NDIS is here to stay”. CYDA chief executive officer Skye Kakoschke-Moore […]