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Thrive by Five Early Learning and Disability Communiqué
All children deserve a high quality, affordable early education and care system that is universally accessible. But the current early education and care system is not working for children with disability and neurodiverse profiles.
CYDA Welcomes SA Royal Commission’s Recommendations to Strengthen and Expand Early Learning Services
It is encouraging to see The Royal Commission include children with disability in its recommendations for the early childhood education and care sector.
CYDA as my first employer
Xander Wroblewski talks about the difficulty of finding an after-school job, and his experience on CYDA’s Youth Council.
Lessons from my first employer
“In my first job, I, unfortunately, experienced a lack of support as a disabled person. I believe that this came from their lack of awareness, not necessarily a place of malice.” Emily Unity reflects on their first experience of employment, what they’ve learned, and what they would do differently now.
My first job
Bethany Cody talks about her first job, and the value of diversity in the workplace.
Isolated and ignored: NSW Government’s draft policy leaves students with disability suspended
The NSW government is stuck in the dark ages as their draft behaviour policy continues to harm children and families and lacks acknowledgement of the current education systems failing in meeting the needs of students with disability.
Children and Young People with Disability Australia supports the Disability Royal Commission’s plan to end discriminatory restrictive practice against people with disability
Restrictive practices start early and have lifelong trauma and life-altering effects on young people with disability, and their sense of self and identity.
CYDA welcomes funding boost for Inclusion Support Program, but further support is needed to make the early learning system more inclusive
Children and Young People with Disability Australia has welcomed the announcement made by Minister for Early Childhood Education Anne Aly for a $21.2 million investment to the Government’s Inclusion Support Program.
Using the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program in North America
“I couldn’t help but laugh that such a tiny airport was willing to take the time to train their staff in this program, but the big airports couldn’t be bothered.” – Ashleigh Keating writes about her experiences using the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard in North America.
Australians do not winge about the costs of Medicare, so why complain about a safety net for disability?
Xander Wroblewski talks about the need for more balanced media coverage on the NDIS, and aspects of the scheme that can be confronting and stressful.
The Federal Budget takes small steps in the right direction, but there is a long way to go
The NDIS The Federal Budget has confirmed the government’s announcements of an 8 per cent growth target by 2026 and an injection of funds into
Ableist Media Myths
As a disabled young person, it’s heartbreaking to be bombarded by media that perpetuates ableist attitudes and myths. Especially with the recent federal budget, it’s awful to see headlines that paint people like me as a burden to society or a drain on the economy. I am writing this reflection to disrupt the normalised ableist narrative and bust the media myths that perpetuate it.
