Abuse of students with disability in Australian schools
Download in PDF Download in Word Content note: Mentions of Abuse. This submission accompanies a representation made to the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disability on 18 July 2016 by a group of Australian advocacy organisations and individuals. It details the significant concerns Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) has […]
National education evidence base issues paper
Download in PDF Download in Word Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is inundated by concerns students and families have regarding education. A typical education experience for students with disability involves discrimination, inadequate funding and resources, insufficient expertise of staff, a systemic culture of low expectations, exclusion and bullying. There are increasing incidents […]
Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse consultation paper best practice principles in responding to complaints of child sexual abuse in institutional contexts
Download in PDF Download in Word Content note: Discussions of child sexual abuse. Children and Young People with Disability Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Royal Commission’s consultation paper on Best practice principles in responding to complaints of child sexual abuse in institutional contexts. The paper provides a well-considered discussion of the key […]
Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse consultation paper institutional responses to child sexual abuse in out of home care
Download in PDF Download in Word Content note: Discussions of child sexual abuse. Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the Royal Commission’s consultation paper about Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Out of Home Care. This submission focuses on issues of key relevance to children […]
CRPD draft general comment on the right to inclusive education
Download in PDF Download in Word Children with Disability Australia and DDLS welcome the opportunity to provide feedback about the draft General Comment on the Right to Inclusive Education and would commend the work of the Committee. The majority of the document articulates comprehensively the breadth of considerations regarding States Parties responsibilities to transition to […]
Willing to work: National inquiry into employment discrimination against older Australians and Australians with disability
Download in PDF Download in Word The social, community, economic and personal benefits of employment are well known and are strongly demonstrated in research and through direct experience. Available evidence associates employment with financial security, independence, physical and mental health and a basis for identity for individuals and social cohesion and economic productivity for societies […]
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse issues paper 10 advocacy and support and therapeutic treatment services
Download in PDF Download in Word Content note: Discussions of child sexual abuse. Children with Disability Australia (CDA) is the national representative organisation for children and young people with disability aged 0 to 25 years. The organisation is primarily funded through the Department of Social Services (DSS) and is a not for profit organisation. CDA […]
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse issues paper 9 addressing the risks of child sexual abuse in primary and secondary schools
Download in PDF Download in Word Content note: Discussion of child sexual abuse There is currently no national data on the prevalence of sexual abuse of children and young people with disability in Australia. International research indicates that children with disability are approximately 3.14 times more likely to be sexually abused than other children.1 While […]
Hear our voices – current levels of access and attainment for students with disability in the school system and the impact on students and families associated with inadequate levels of support
Download in PDF Download in Word It is the view of Children with Disability Australia (CDA) that the current education system in Australia is failing to adequately meet the needs of students with disability. It is recognised that some students with disability have positive education experiences with good academic and social outcomes but this is […]
Inquiry into violence abuse and neglect against people with disability in institutional and residential settings
Download in PDF Download in Word Content note: References to violence, abuse and neglect Most children with disability in Australia experience some form of abuse throughout their childhood. This submission details blatant examples where incidents are clearly labelled as abuse. These incidents are shocking and some have attracted significant community attention through media reporting. However, […]
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse issues paper 8 – experiences of police and prosecution responses
Download in PDF Download in Word Content note: Child sexual abuse This submission provides a brief overview of the experiences of children with disability accessing police and prosecution responses and highlight relevant considerations of equal access to justice for children with disability. Children with Disability Australia (CDA) previously provided information of relevance to this issue […]
Review of the disability standards for education 2015
Download in PDF Download in Word Education is highly valued in Australia. There is a strong national commitment to affording children their right to an education through ratifying relevant United Nations Human Rights Conventions; a range of state and federal legislation; various policy frameworks and the prominence of education on the national political agenda. However, […]