Youth Hub

A space for young people with disability

On this page, you will find information about CYDA’s youth programs, opportunities, youth led advocacy and content created by young people with disability.

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The DREAM (Disability Representation Employment & Accessibility Mission) Network is a project that bridges the gap between young people with disability and employers with blogs, resources, workshops and events.

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Young Leaders Programs

CYDA is supporting local organisation to run regional/rural Young Leaders Programs for young people with disability. Applications will open in August 2024.

Youth led advocacy

Young people with disability are leading the way at CYDA, working directly on our policy and research, election platforms and as delegates to the United Nations. 

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National Youth Disability Summit

The Summit is CYDA’s annual event where young people with disability gather (online and in person) to talk about the issues that matter to them, learn about and develop their advocacy, and have a real say about their futures.

Opinion pieces and interviews by young people with disability.

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When mainstream employment is inaccessible, and the usual advice isn’t working, sometimes a passion project can lead to unexpected opportunities.

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