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Year 12 students with disability forced to navigate fragmented support systems while completing final exams
A new report by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), and researchers from The University of Melbourne and University of New South Wales, young people with disability talk about the additional challenges they face as they finish school and make the transition to work or higher education.
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Federal budget takes some steps toward inclusion, but more is needed to address challenges faced by children and young people with disability
While many measures are welcomed, the Federal Budget handed down on 25 October could have gone further to address the inequities faced by children and young people with disability in education, employment, social security and appropriate measures to support people at higher risk of complications during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Breaking news! CYDA welcomes a new CEO
Ms Kakoschke-Moore looks forward to leading CYDA in its work to empower children and young people with disability to fully exercise their rights and aspirations.
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CYDA welcomes funding boost for Inclusion Support Program, says further support needed to make the early learning system more inclusive
CYDA welcomes the independent review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), announced by NDIS Minister Bill Shorten this week, to be co-chaired by Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Lisa Paul AO PSM, supported by a panel of experts in the sector.
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An optimistic future for disability employment: young advocates facilitate the NDIS Jobs & Skills Forum
The NDIS Jobs and Skills Forum was held on Wednesday 17th August 2022. It was called by The Honourable Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and brought together people with disability, service providers, unions, peak representative bodies and more to talk about the future of disability employment, the NDIS, and the disability workforce
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Calls for national plan to support young people with disability into employment
CYDA CEO Mary Sayers says “Young people with disability are one of the most disadvantaged cohorts in the labour market which has been compounded by
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Labor’s Disability Plan – what’s in it for children and young people?
The promises in Labor’s Disability Plan provide welcome initiatives for children and young people with disability. Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), the
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Labor’s Disability Plan – what’s in it for children and young people?
The promises in Labor’s Disability Plan provide welcome initiatives for children and young people with disability. Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), the
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Release of 10-year cornerstone strategy heralds a ‘fair go’ for children and young people with a disability in Australia
Mary Sayers, Children Young People with Disability (CYDA) CEO has warmly welcomed the release of Australia’s Disability Strategy saying that it is the most promising
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Overwhelming opposition to planned NDIS reforms, say young people with disability and their families
Overwhelming opposition to planned NDIS reforms, say young people with disability and their families A report released today by the national organisation for children and young people
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Address poverty for young people with disability and create a youth jobs plan
Nearly half of young people with disability (15-24 years) are being forced to live on inadequate income support payments as their main source of income.
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Education jurisdictions let off the hook by the Disability Royal Commission during COVID-19 after neglect of students with a disability
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) says the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability (DRC) has failed to give sufficient weight to the needs of students with a disability during the pandemic.