Last week, the Australian government released draft lists outlining the #NDIS supports that would and would not be covered if its new Bill passes later this month. We want to hear your thoughts on these lists. Take our short survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/B6WJDJK

Happy International Youth Day! 🎉 Today is all about the power, passion, and potential of young people around the world, including young people with disability in Australia. To celebrate, check out our YouthHub: cyda.org.au/youth-hub/ #InternationalYouthDay

Looking for a job that matches your passions? Our free workshop for young people with disability is all about mastering online job searches to help you find your dream gig. Register here: tinyurl.com/4hyauk2y #DREAMEmploymentNetwork #JobSearch #InclusiveEmployment

📢 ATTN: parents/caregivers of children aged 12 and under! Do you want a say on how the Australian Government supports families under its #EarlyYearsStrategy 2024-2034? Apply to join its new Parents and Carers Reference Group by Tuesday, 3 September: engage.dss.gov.au/PCRG/

CYDA's Board of Directors reunited in Melbourne last week for a day of deep dives and dynamic discussion. They tackled everything from CYDA’s Strategic Plan to exploring exciting new funding opportunities. #BoardDay #StrategicPlanning #DisabilityAdvocacy

Writer Eliza Hull spoke about the power of disability representation in children’s literature at CYDA’s Book Power webinar in June. It’s worth reflecting on this Children’s Book Week #CBCA2024 Full webinar here: cyda.org.au/resources/book…

We asked 212 young people with disability, parents and caregivers, and professionals what they thought about the government's draft list of #NDISSupports. Learn more in our new report: tinyurl.com/dtce9dce #NDISAmendmentBill #TransitionalRules

Confused about potential changes to the #NDIS? Our friend Team DSC are hosting a webinar tomorrow at 10 am AEST to talk about the latest (proposed) changes for participants and providers and where they fit within the Scheme. Register here: teamdsc.com.au/events/the-ndi…

Keen to turbocharge your career? 🚀 Join us for CYDA’s first-ever Speed Networking event connecting young people with disability and employers! Sign up today: tinyurl.com/8zn8ttjt #SpeedNetworking #DREAMEmploymentNetwork

The government’s consultation on the draft lists of NDIS Supports officially closed on Sunday. In our submission, we highlighted our preference for a principled approach. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/mn5846x8 #NDIS #NDISSupports #TransitionalRules

Navigating Australia’s education system can be a daunting task. This new guide covers everything you need to know about understanding your child’s options and rights. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/4y6d3ttk #DisabilityStandardsForEducation #InclusiveEducation

Did you receive therapy or supports in early childhood because of disability? Are you aged 15 to 30? Researchers from University of Melbourne want YOU to join their new study! EOI and details here: tinyurl.com/bdhzv9jn #EarlyChildhoodInterventions #DisabilityAdvocacy

Don’t miss out on CYDA’s first-ever Speed Networking event connecting young people with disability and employers! The event will run on Tuesday, 10 September from 3pm AEST. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/8zn8ttjt #SpeedNetworking #DREAMEmploymentNetwork

This new guide by the NDIS is designed to help you choose the right provider for your child by explaining what quality practices do and do not look like. Download it here today: tinyurl.com/29kktted #NDIS #QualitySupports NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission [ID in alt text]

It’s important to know who you can turn to and how when you’re worried about your child’s education or safety at school. This new toolkit takes you through each step of raising a concern: tinyurl.com/y7wfa45w #DisabilityStandardsForEducation #InclusiveEducation Australian Government

🎬 BEHIND THE SCENES Our CEO Skye Kakoschke-Moore fronted the camera in our Collingwood offices today to chat with the ABC about the recent changes to the NDIS. Full interview coming soon, so stay tuned! 📺 #BTS #MediaMagic #NDIS [ID in alt text]

What can three middle-grade novels teach us about the power of disabled representation in the classroom? It turns out, a heck of a lot! 📚 Learn more in this new article by CYDA’s own Laura Pettenuzzo: tinyurl.com/2jf6pnnw #DisabilityRepresentation #InclusiveEducation

Back by popular demand, our next DREAM workshop on 18 September dives into finding work that matters to you! 🙌 Join us for tips and tools on how to find work – and workplace cultures – in line with your values. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ym8zm8dy #DreamEmploymentNetwork

Earlier this week, CYDA CEO Skye Kakoschke-Moore sat down with the ABC to talk about the uncertainty surrounding recent reforms to the NDIS. See what she had to say here: tinyurl.com/mssymc8r #NDIS #DisabilityAdvocacy

Sometimes, an education provider may not be as supportive of students with disability as they should be. When that happens, it’s useful to know how to advocate for yourself. Learn what you need to know here: tinyurl.com/bdh5vh7v #DisabilityStandardsForEducation Australian Government