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Join the movement for disabled young people's rights! 

YDAS's Rights to Reality project is here to Amplify means to make something, like someone's voice or idea, louder or stronger, so that more people pay attention to it.amplify all disabled young voices across Victoria.

Come along to one of our free human rights info sessions to learn more about disability Rights are things you are allowed to do or have. They help protect you and make sure you are treated fairly.rights, how to advocate for change, and create an Giving people the help they need. It means not everyone gets the same, but everyone gets what is fair.equitable future for all disabled young Victorians!

About YDAS's Rights to Reality project

Are you a disabled young person aged 12 to 25 living in Victoria? If you are passionate about disability rights and Justice means that everyone is treated fairly and equally.justice, or just want to feel more confident in knowing your right and speaking up, these info sessions are for you!

Join one of our info sessions to: 

  • Understand your rights as a disabled young person and how they relate to your life. Knowing your human rights can help you feel more confident and empowered to speak up. 

  • Advocate for yourself: Learn how to speak up and stand up for your rights effectively, so you can advocate for the changes you want to see.

  • Create a more Giving people the help they need. It means not everyone gets the same, but everyone gets what is fair.equitable future, together with other disabled young people. Join the movement for disabled young people's rights, ensuring all disabled young voices are Amplify means to make something, like someone's voice or idea, louder or stronger, so that more people pay attention to it.amplified and heard!
  • Be safe: Discover practical ways to make sure your rights are upheld, and you are being treated fairly.

  • Build your community: Connect with other disabled young people, share experiences, and build your connections in the disability community, so you feel empowered and supported to speak up for your rights.

  • Increase your confidence: By the end of the session, we hope you will feel more empowered and confident in your ability to speak up, advocate, and take action.

  • Take action: The info session isn’t just about learning. It’s about turning what you learn into action. By the end of the session, you will have clear steps, resources, and strategies to ensure your rights are respected in everyday life and you can advocate for the changes you want to see.

Most importantly, these info sessions are designed by and for disabled young people, so they cover the topics you actually want to know about!

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Sign up!

YDAS is running one online session and four hybrid sessions at the Kathleen Syme Library in Melbourne.  

You can sign up if you are aged 12 to 25, live in Victoria, and identify as: 

  • Having a disability  
  • Having a health condition or chronic illness 
  • Neurodivergent or autistic  
  • Deaf, deaf or hard of hearing  
  • Having lived experience of mental health issues  
  • Blind or have low vision  

These sessions will run in February 2025. You only need to come along to one of these sessions. 

Tuesday, 4 February (online) from 5pm - 630pm

  • Online
  • For disabled young people between 19-25 years old

  • Topic: Putting rights into action

  • Application closes at 5pm on Tuesday 28th January 2025.

Sign up to 4 February info session

Saturday, 8 February (Hybrid) from 11am - 1230pm

  • Hybrid (In-person and online)
  • For disabled young people between 19-25 years old
  • Topic: What are your rights
  • Application closes at 5pm on Friday 31 January 2025.  

Sign up to 8 February 11am session

Saturday, 8 February (Hybrid) from 130pm - 3pm

  • Hybrid (In-person and online)
  • For disabled young people between 12-18 years old
  • Topic: What are your rights
  • Application closes at 5pm on Friday 31 January 2025

Sign up to 8 February 1pm session

Saturday, 22 February (Hybrid) from 11am - 1230pm

  • Hybrid (In-person and online)
  • For disabled young people between 19-25 years old

  • Topic: Putting rights into action
  • Application closes at 5pm on Friday 14th February 2025.

Sign up to 22 February 11am session

Saturday, 22 February (Hybrid) from 130pm - 3pm

  • Hybrid (In-person and online)

  • For disabled young people between 12-18 years old

  • Topic: Putting rights into action
  • Application closes at 5pm on Friday 14th February 2025.

Sign up to 22 February 1pm session

About YDAS

 

These sessions are run by the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS). YDAS is an advocacy organisation that works with disabled young people in Victoria to make sure you can speak up and are being treated fairly. 

 You can access our free advocacy service if you need advice or support. We also run programs, like the Rights to Reality info sessions, so that you can learn to speak up for yourself and others. 

Contact us

If you have any questions or need help with the form, contact Jun (he/him) at jlee@ydas.org.au or 0457 453 784.

This project is supported by the City of Melbourne.

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