YDAS

At CYDA's National Youth Disability Summits, young people gather to talk about advocacy and the issues that matter to them. In 2023, young people spoke about #Diagnosis, #SelfCare and #InclusiveEducation. Check out what they had to say here! 👇 cyda.org.au/advocacy/youth…

We’re working with @Brotherhoodinfo to understand what it’s like for disabled young people getting their first job. 📣Get paid to share your experience in an online consultation! 🗓️1: 4pm to 6pm 29 May. 🗓️2: 4pm to 6pm 5 June. Learn more & apply now: …ilityadvocacyservice.snapforms.com.au/form/first-job…

We're grateful for the work of other disability advocates and organisations, including @bluntshovels @chloeshayden @ydan_wa @VALID_Inc @carlyfindlay

Disability advocacy services like ours are desperately needed & underfunded. Help strengthen the human rights of disabled young people & call on government to adequately fund independent advocacy. #SpeakUp @dana_advocacy Learn more & email the government speakupadvocacy.com.au

Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS): Together: Access & Inclusion Training(#Australia) 9/12

PROJECT ROCKIT TV Season 4 ft. @YDASvic is launching Dec 3rd on YouTube! 🎉 Hear the real stories and advice from incredible young disabled people on all things #advocacy, #intersectionality and #inclusion. Don't miss it!🎥🍿 [bit.ly/3RiR5us]

Do you work with young people in rural or regional Vic? The @YACVic Rural youth sector conference will level-up your work in #HealthyRelationships, #ClimateChange, #MentalHealth, #Tech, #Advocacy and more! See the exciting program and book now 👉YACVic.org.au/conference

Are you an NDIS service provider? Want to have your say on the complaints process and inform the development of an online complaints hub? Fill in our short survey today: forms.office.com/r/VmnzG5MFwL Closes December 8. #NDIS #HaveYourSay #ServiceProviders #DisabilityCommunity

Are you a #student at TAFE, university or high-school? Do you want to learn how to be #accessible and #inclusive, and how to support disabled young people? Our free, online ‘Together’ training is for you! Friday November 3 3pm to 7pm Sign up now! lnkd.in/gv_zuPdX

This week is the National Week of Deaf People! 🥳 To celebrate, we're sharing a video featuring Maya, a Deaf young person who was involved in our recent project, 'Disability Pride Starts Here.' youtube.com/watch?v=nOgakm… #DeafGain #DisabilityPride #NWDP @deafaustralia

Do you work with young people? Do you want to create an #accessible and affirming workplace? Our free guide gives employers the information they need to understand #DisabilityPride and implement it in the workplace. Read the guide! 👇 yacvic.org.au/ydas/resources…

🥳Exciting news! YDAS is a finalist in the @vicgovdffh 2023 Victorian Protecting Children Awards! We’re nominated for the Robin Clark Making a Difference Award, for our work to improve the lives of disabled young people & their families. Congratulations to our hard-working team!

Today is Wear It Purple® Day! 💜 It's a day for everyone across Australia to go purple in support of LGBTQIA+ youth, and stand against bullying. Let's be visible in our support! *Used under license from Wear It Purple Incorporated – wearitpurple.org.au

2/2 Join a program that celebrates diversity, lived experience, & flexibility, creating an empowering space for everyone! 🔹Co-designed & delivered by people with lived experience 🔹 Genuine commitment to continuous improvement Apply now: ow.ly/MCcB50OXE78

1/2🌟Experience genuine accessibility with the Young Leaders Program! 🌟 Emily shares their reflection on how our Young Leaders Program redefined accessibility in an online context. Read Emily’s blog post: yacvic.org.au/ydas/blog/refl…

Job opportunities for women with disabilities get a boost with $400,000 in new funding. Women With Disabilities Victoria (@WDVtweet) will deliver their Sharing Our Expertise program to 40 health, social and disability service organisations across Victoria.

This survey is designed to be completed by: 1. People who are on the NDIS. 2. People who are applying for or have applied for the NDIS. 3. People who have not applied for NDIS but would like to access support. Share Your Story: fpdn.org.au/your-story-mat… #NDIS #NDISreview

@YDASvic disability pride project features content and resources to encourage all Victorians to see disability as a strength. Shifting the community perception of disability is an essential part of helping to remove the barriers disabled young people face. yacvic.org.au/ydas/resources…