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Once again no planning for children and young people with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the second wave of the pandemic hits Victoria hard with 732 new cases today and almost 3,000 in the last week, and is threatening
Almost half of students with disability denied key school supports during pandemic: New research reveals
Damning new research has revealed that Australian students with disability have again been unfairly left behind by Australia’s education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children
Almost half of students with disability denied key school supports during pandemic: New research reveals
Damning new research has revealed that Australian students with disability have again been unfairly left behind by Australia’s education system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children
Urgent action needed to support Victorian children and young people with disability during COVID-19 lockdowns
Australia’s national representative body for children and young people with disability (CYDA) is calling for immediate action to make sure children and young people with
Urgent action needed to support Victorian children and young people with disability during COVID-19 lockdowns
Australia’s national representative body for children and young people with disability (CYDA) is calling for immediate action to make sure children and young people with
Statement in response to ABC Background Briefing episode: Who seeks to profit from the trauma of abuse survivors?
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), the national representative body for children and young people with disability welcomes the light shone by the ABC on the ongoing challenges and trauma survivors of child sexual abuse face in their recent Background Briefing program “Who seeks to profit from the trauma of abuse survivors?” (21 June 2020).
New NDIS employment support guidance and removal of COVID-19 measures
Last week the NDIA released the new Price Guide, effective from 1 July 2020. The new guide allows for additional supports for participants with an employment goal and the introduction of new line items with price limits.
New NDIS data about children and young people with disability
The NDIA has recently released its latest Quarterly Report, covering the period from January to March 2020. This report provides the latest information about NDIS participation, and includes the measures taken by the Agency in regards the COVID-19 crisis.
Further action needed to improve safety and independent living for people with disability
The Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS has recently released the report from its inquiry into Supported Independent Living (SIL). The Report has 45 recommendations, with five marked as urgent:
More than isolated’: COVID-19 compounds inequities for children and young people with disability
A new report, launched today, shows the lives of children and young people with disability were thrown into turmoil throughout the last few months, reinforcing the inequalities they already face in accessing essential services, support and their education
Senate inquiry confirms the need to review income support payments for young people with disability
The Senate Community Affairs References Committee has recently released a key report examining the adequacy of Newstart and related payments in Australia. Last year, CYDA provided a submission to the Committee’s inquiry, highlighting the experiences of young people with disability seeking employment and accessing income support.
