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What does it take to become independent?

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Written by: Dylan McBurney
First Published: 9 April, 2026

In this episode of the Take Charge of Change podcast, hear young people with lived experience of disability share insights about the challenges and success stories of developing independence. 

Young person with short light brown hair, smiling into the camera.

About the Host

Dylan (they/them) is a youth casual at CYDA. They bring their lived experience of being transgender and disabled to their work, as well as their perspective as a young person. Outside of CYDA, Dylan studies at RMIT, and stage manages and produces independent theatre. 

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