Submissions
November 2022
Inquiry into Long COVID and Repeated COVID infections
Article
People with disability, families, caregivers and support workers can contact the Disability Gateway to get free, fact-checked and private information and advice about COVID-19. They can also be referred to other support services if needed, including counselling and advocacy.
To use the Disability Gateway, go to Disability Gateway or call 1800 643 787 (8am to 8pm (AEDT) Monday to Friday).
If you need information in a language other than English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be connected to the Disability Gateway.
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, call the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask to be connected to the Disability Gateway.
The Australian Human Rights Commission developed the Guidelines on the rights of people with disability in health and disability care during COVID-19 to help disability services and support workers and health care professionals take a human rights-based approach to decision-making during the pandemic.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is regularly updating its information and resources including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Isolation and stress can make it harder to take care of your mental health. Beyond Blue has tips on looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Australian Department of Health has more tips and information on mental health support during COVID-19.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or sad, please reach out for support. Talking to someone can help. You can contact:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Headspace 1800 650 890.
Australia-overall information
School information:
New South Wales (school closures)
Queensland (Queensland Health alerts)
South Australia (school closures)
There is a critical need to ensure that children and young people with disability and their families can access the following:
CYDA has been privileged over the past few months to engage with so many young people with disability, families of children with disability, disability advocates, partners and other stakeholders whilst we all grapple with the impact of COVID-19. We have heard from almost 700 families and young people about the effect of the crisis on their lives.
We continue to amplify these messages to government, including endorsing the Open Letter to National Cabinet: Immediate Actions Required for Australians with Disability – COVID-19 and producing reports and submissions to inform the government on the situation for children and young people with disability.
You can stay in touch with CYDA about the COVID-19 situation by contacting us.
Submissions
November 2022
Inquiry into Long COVID and Repeated COVID infections
Article
Media Releases
October 2022
Federal budget takes some steps toward inclusion, but more is needed to address challenges faced by children and young people with disability
Article
News
October 2022
The impact of ending mandatory self-isolation periods for people with COVID-19 on children and young people with disability.
Article
Research & reports
August 2022
How did COVID-19 impact post-school transitions for young people with disability and how can these be better supported?
Article
Submissions
May 2022
CYDA’s response to the DRC’s Omicron issues paper
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Research & reports
September 2021
Locked out: Vaccination discrimination for children and young people with disability
Article
Submissions
July 2021
Endorsement of ARACY Covid Report to DRC
Article
Submissions
February 2021
DRC response to the Covid-19 hearing report
Article
News
October 2020
Media: Disability Royal Commission and CYDA in the media
Article
News
October 2020
Joint media statement: Australia is failing students with disability, evidence to the Royal Commission will show
Article
News
September 2020
Open letter to Victorian participants about COVID-19 supports
Article
Media Releases
August 2020
No plan, no voice, clumsy solutions for children and young people with disability through COVID 19
Article
News
August 2020
Podcast: Students with disability during COVID-19 - Advocacy for Inclusion
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News
August 2020
Article: Governments urged to prioritise Victorians with disability during second COVID wave Advocates warn of "tragic outcomes" if proper planning is not undertaken
Article
Media Releases
August 2020
The NDIA and Victorian Government must prioritise people with disability so they do not suffer in Stage 4 lockdowns
Article