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What Is The Young Leaders Program?

From 2020 to 2024, CYDA ran a series of free National Youth Disability Leadership Programs (also called the “Young Leaders Program” for short). The Young Leaders Program was for young people with disability from anywhere in Australia. Rights in Action in Cairns are now running regional/rural versions of the Young Leaders Program. Each organisation has worked with CYDA to co-design adaptations to the program. This means that each Young Leaders Program will be more aligned with the goals and interests of young people in each region.

The regional/rural Young Leaders Programs will run from September 2024. Applications are open now!

This is an exciting opportunity for you to:

Develop your goals, values and gain leadership skills.

Learn about disability rights and advocacy

Network with like-minded people

More About The Program

The Cairns Young Leaders Program is for young people living with a disability and/or living with Mental Health who want to become leaders in the future. You don’t need to have lots of experience with leadership already to take part. People with all kinds of disability/ mental health issues are welcome and you do not need a medical diagnosis to be part of the young leaders program.

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Our Professional Team

Raoul Wilson

General Manager

Angelika Williams

Assistant Manager, Advocate

Doreen Deede

Advocate Engagement Officer NDIS

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