Children with Disability Australia (CDA) is the national peak body that represents children and young people with disability aged 0-25. CDA is a not for profit, community based organisation and has a national membership of 5000 with the majority being families.
CDA’s vision is that children and young people with disability living in Australia are afforded every opportunity to thrive, achieve their potential and that their rights and interests as individuals, members of a family and their community are met.
CDA works at the national level to progress opportunities and inclusion of all children and young people with disability living in Australia. It works to achieve these aims by:
• Educating national public policy-makers and the broader community about the needs of children and young people with disability.
• Representing children and young people with disability to ensure the best possible support and services are available from government and the community.
• Informing children and young people with disability, families and care givers about their rights and entitlements to services and support.
• Celebrating the successes and achievements of children and young people with disability.
