Abed Nadir, or why good writing matters
CYDA Youth Trainee Georgia Ferrari on how the hit NBC show Community gets neurodiverse representation right.
Dragons, magic, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Mel Bell writes about the BookTok famous fantasy novel ‘Fourth Wing’ and its depiction of chronic illness and disability.
CYDA welcomes $11.6m funding for the Foundational Supports Strategy but calls for more investment in early childhood support
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) welcomes the Australian Government’s allocation of $11.6 million over two years to the development of a Foundational Supports Strategy.
CYDA’s Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25: Charting an Inclusive Path
The Australian Government has the power to fund short-term initiatives and long-term strategic endeavors that can significantly improve the lives of children and young people with disability.
A journey of many ups and downs
Grace Garrahy talks about the many ups and downs of her journey accessing the NDIS.
Leadership
Louise Weekley talks about how her idea of leadership has been influenced by her experience of disability and changed over time.
Joint submission on a Disability Employment Centre of Excellence
Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) and other individuals and organisations supporting this submission welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Options Paper ‘Establishing a Disability Employment Centre of Excellence.’
CYDA’s response to the Commonwealth Government’s COVID-19 Response Inquiry
Children and young people with disability faced heightened risk during the COVID-19 pandemic due to discriminatory policies and the lack of a cohesive national strategy in Australia.
The lifesaving impact of representation
Grace Garrahy talks about the lifesaving and life-changing impact of disability representation in leadership and employment.
NDIS review a solid plan but all depends on its execution, says CYDA
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) applauds the NDIS Review’s strong focus on children and young people but calls for the centring of their lived experience in any future reform.
NDIS change must be led by people with disability
The NDIS Review is a once-in-a-decade chance to make this critical Scheme fit for the future, which will only happen if we have a seat at the table, say people with disability and our organisations.
Young disabled advocates honoured during award season
We’re seeing a shift toward young people with disability being acknowledged for their achievements in mainstream award categories (not disability specific!), and we are absolutely here for it.
