Children and Young People with Disability Australia

Families panicked about ‘rushed’ roll out of Thriving Kids: survey

Over 1500 families and young people with disability have responded to a nation-wide survey which revealed 80 percent of participants believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves little time to prepare, risking vital supports. The survey, by Children and Young People with Disability Australia, was launched following NDIS Minister Mark Butler’s announcement of program …

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Students with disability still left behind in schools

A new report shows students with disability in Australia are still being restrained, excluded, and not given proper support in schools, nearly two years after the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Skye Kakoschke-Moore – CEO of Children and Young People with Disability Australia First aired …

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