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CYDA calls on renewed government to deliver lasting change
CYDA congratulates the Albanese Government on its recent re-election. The historic result comes at a critical moment for children and young people with disability, and their families and caregivers.

Group of 75 organisations and experts call for reform to laws that stop people with disability from voting
This Saturday, most adult Australians will vote in the Federal Election. However, there is a whole section of our community who can be removed from the electoral roll and disallowed from having their say: people with “cognitive disabilities.”

Youth voice on cost of living crisis
Ollie is a young disabled person living through the cost of living crisis. In this short video, he shares how rising costs are affecting his family and reminds us not to leave disabled children and young people out of the conversation.

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