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Young people with disability must be included in federal Budget

Nearly half of young people with disability (15-24 years) are being forced to live on inadequate income support payments as their main source of income. Children and Young People with Disability (CYDA) is calling on the Australian government to urgently address the poverty and disadvantage young people with disability face. CYDA figures show that he number of young people with disability on Jobseeker/Newstart has increased by 372.8 per cent in the decade from 2009. Recommendations to the federal government to develop and implement a targeted National Youth Disability Employment Strategy are among 10 key recommendations outlined in CYDA’s Pre-Budget Submission to drive inclusion and equity for children and young people with disability. Read more.

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Community and disability workers invited to share their experiences in new research survey

The Australian Services Union has commissioned researchers from UNSW to complete a survey for Community and Disability Service workers, and PeakCare subscribers…

Read More

Welcome to the PeakCare team, Kate Bjur!

PeakCare is excited to announce that Kate Bjur will be joining the team from 4th December 2023, as our Director…

Read More

Will you support Queensland children to Thrive by Five?

“Early learning and childcare is not an optional extra, this is an essential service.” Thrive by Five is an initiative…

Read More