Disabled young people
YDAS support disabled young people aged 12 to 25.
Here you can learn more about our individual advocacy services, find resources created by and for disabled young people, as well as opportunities and programs for you.
What would you like more information on?
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What are your rights?
What are human rights and how you know if your rights have not been met. -
What is advocacy?
What is advocacy and why might you need it. -
Individual advocacy
Our free individual advocacy service is here to help disabled young people. -
Resources for disabled young people
Here you’ll find helpful information, resources and tools made by and for disabled young people. -
Opportunities and programs
At YDAS, we run programs and connect disabled young people with opportunities. -
Safety at YDAS
Find out more about YDAS' commitment to the safety of disabled young people.
Stay Safe
Call 000 if you are in danger now. If someone is hurting you or you feel unsafe, tell someone you trust as soon as you can.
You can also contact Kids Helpline anytime on 1800 55 1800 or chat to them on the Kids Helpline website. They provide free support to people who are 25 years old or younger. No problem is too big or too small.
Kids Helpline has also created a guide to staying safe when leaving right away isn’t an option.
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Right To Be Heard
Check out this online hub where you can learn about your rights and raise any concerns you may have with your NDIS supports and services.
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Disability pride
Here in YDAS we embrace disability pride. It can mean being proud of who you are and embracing your disability. It can also mean feeling confident and not hiding your disability.
Learn more
Map your future
Map Your Future is a free online program for disabled young people.
It will help you set goals and get the right support to achieve your goals.
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