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YDAS @YDASvic

The only advocacy organisation in Victoria dedicated to supporting disabled young people to achieve their human rights. YDAS is a core agency of @YACVic

Joined June 2011
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  • Followers 2,185
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YDAS retweeted
CYDA@CydaAu
26 Mar 2024
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-l…

What Young People Said

What young people said at Children and young People with Disability Australia's National Youth Disability Summits.

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YDAS@YDASvic
3 May 2024
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: youthdisabilityadvocacyservi…
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ALT Young person sitting in front of an open laptop.
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YDAS@YDASvic
1 Mar 2024
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/
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YDAS@YDASvic
1 Mar 2024
We're grateful for the work of other disability advocates and organisations, including @bluntshovels @chloeshayden @ydan_wa @VALID_Inc @carlyfindlay
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ZeroProject.org@ZeroProjectorg
18 Dec 2023
Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS): Together: Access & Inclusion Training(#Australia) 9/12
Zero Project Awardee Winner 2024: Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS): Together: Access & Inclusion Training. Empowering community workers #ZeroCon24 #ZeroBarriers Photo: Group photo of people in wheelchairs and without, hugging each other and stretching out their arms.

ALT Zero Project Awardee Winner 2024: Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS): Together: Access & Inclusion Training. Empowering community workers #ZeroCon24 #ZeroBarriers Photo: Group photo of people in wheelchairs and without, hugging each other and stretching out their arms.

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YDAS retweeted
PROJECT ROCKIT@projectrockit
28 Nov 2023
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]
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YDAS@YDASvic
17 Nov 2023
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
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YDAS@YDASvic
10 Nov 2023
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/VmnzG5MFw… Closes December 8. #NDIS #HaveYourSay #ServiceProviders #DisabilityCommunity
Photo of two people sitting outside, looking at a tablet. One is in an electric wheelchair.

ALT Photo of two people sitting outside, looking at a tablet. One is in an electric wheelchair.
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YDAS@YDASvic
20 Oct 2023
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
Photo with 9 squares inside it. The square on the top right is the YDAS logo. The square in the centre says Together: access and inclusion training. Each of the other squares is a photo of a member of our Together team.

ALT Photo with 9 squares inside it. The square on the top right is the YDAS logo. The square in the centre says Together: access and inclusion training. Each of the other squares is a photo of a member of our Together team.
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YDAS@YDASvic
22 Sep 2023
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=nOgakmN4… #DeafGain #DisabilityPride #NWDP @deafaustralia
Black and white graphic with an outline of Australia and the words 'National Week of Deaf People an initiative by Deaf Australia' on the left.

ALT Black and white graphic with an outline of Australia and the words 'National Week of Deaf People an initiative by Deaf Australia' on the left.
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YDAS@YDASvic
29 Aug 2023
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…
Graphic in YDAS brand colours: a yellow background with four blue boxes. Heading: Disability pride resources for employers. Each box contains a question: What is disability pride? What are some barriers to disability pride? Why is disability pride important in the workplace? How can you support disability pride for your employees?

ALT Graphic in YDAS brand colours: a yellow background with four blue boxes. Heading: Disability pride resources for employers. Each box contains a question: What is disability pride? What are some barriers to disability pride? Why is disability pride important in the workplace? How can you support disability pride for your employees?

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YDAS@YDASvic
25 Aug 2023
🥳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!
Official logo of the awards against a blue background. Logo has text on the left: 2023 Victorian Protecting Children Awards. Multicoloured decoration on the right, above text that reads: celebrating 20 years, and the number 20 in a circle.

ALT Official logo of the awards against a blue background. Logo has text on the left: 2023 Victorian Protecting Children Awards. Multicoloured decoration on the right, above text that reads: celebrating 20 years, and the number 20 in a circle.
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YDAS retweeted
Minus18@minus18youth
24 Aug 2023
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
An image of a group of young people waving pride flags. There is a purple and rainbow border. At the bottom it reads "WEAR IT PURPLE® DAY FRIDAY 25 AUGUST" with the Minus18 logo.

ALT An image of a group of young people waving pride flags. There is a purple and rainbow border. At the bottom it reads "WEAR IT PURPLE® DAY FRIDAY 25 AUGUST" with the Minus18 logo.

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YDAS@YDASvic
11 Aug 2023
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…
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ALT Professional photo of Emily Unity. They are gazing directly at the camera.

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YDAS@YDASvic
11 Aug 2023
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
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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.
Boosting employment for women with disabilities – New funding announced. Illustration of three women, one in mobility scooter.

ALT Boosting employment for women with disabilities – New funding announced. Illustration of three women, one in mobility scooter.
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YDAS retweeted
FPDN Australia@FPDNAus
28 Jul 2023
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-matte… #NDIS #NDISreview
Renay Barker-Mulholland, Disability Justice Advocate

ALT Renay Barker-Mulholland, Disability Justice Advocate

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YDAS retweeted
DARU@daruvic
31 Jul 2023
Replying to @YDASvic
@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…
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