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YDAS - Youth Disability Advocacy Service

The Youth Disability Advocacy Service is an advocacy organisation that works with disabled young peo

03/09/2026

🎉 We’re finalists in the 2026 Victorian Protecting Children Awards!

YDAS has been named a finalist in the Child and Youth Empowerment Award for our Right to Be Heard project.

Every disabled young person should know their rights, understand their options and have the opportunity to influence decisions that affect their lives.

Right to Be Heard is an NDIS information and education hub created by and for disabled young people. Disabled young people shaped the project from the very beginning, sharing their knowledge, ideas and experiences to make sure the information is relevant, accessible and genuinely useful.

We’re incredibly proud to see this work recognised and grateful to all the disabled young people, team members and collaborators who helped bring Right to Be Heard to life 💜

Explore Right to Be Heard: https://righttobeheard.org.au

18/06/2026

We had a fantastic day at the Northern Youth Expo today! 🎉

Our team loved connecting with young people, sharing information about YDAS, and chatting about disability rights, leadership, advocacy and opportunities for disabled young people.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to say hello. We can't wait to continue the conversation! 💙

20/05/2026

Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ young people in Victoria - don’t miss out 🌈

Applications for our Local Community Leaders Program close soon!
This free program is for young people aged 18–25 who want to build leadership skills, connect with others, and be part of a supportive community.

✨ Learn leadership and advocacy skills�
🤝 Meet other young people�
💜 Be part of something meaningful�
📣 Help shape a Community Summit in 2027

🗓 Applications close 4 June 2026

🔗 Apply now via the link in our bio

01/05/2026

We’re excited to launch our new Local Community Leaders Program ✨

This is a free leadership program for neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ young people aged 18–25 in Victoria 🌈

Build your leadership and advocacy skills, connect with others, and be part of a supportive, inclusive community 🤝

🗓 Applications close Thursday 4 June 2026 at 5pm

🔗 Apply now: https://ydas.org.au/disabled-young-people/opportunities-programs/young-leaders-program/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=2026

Know someone who might be interested? Share this with them 💜

24/04/2026

Disabled young people in Victoria: here's your chance to influence change 📣

YDAS is working with the Victorian Government to help shape the next State Disability Plan, and we want to hear from you!

If you’re aged 12–25, live in Victoria, and identify as disabled, this is your chance to share what matters most to you and what needs to change.

There are paid and unpaid ways to get involved, including an online workshop, interviews, and a survey.

Apply here 👉 https://youthdisabilityadvocacyservice.snapforms.com.au/form/dffh-disability-action-plan-consultation

⏰ Expression of Interest closes Sunday 17 May at 11:55pm.

Address

Level 14, 242 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Telephone

+61455621849

Website

http://www.ydas.org.au/

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