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.
Meet The Cairns Young Leaders
"I'm dedicated to eliciting change and believes in the power of community and working together to achieve an overall goal."
Elina Passant
Cairns Young Leader
"My mission is to empower peers by sharing personal stories and promoting understanding, proving that diversity is a strength."
Ramon Savage
Cairns Young Leader
"I'm motivated advocate striving to break down barriers and raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity, and hopes to encourage others to join the movement."
Jules Visintin
Cairns Young Leader
"With a strong belief of every voice matters, through leadership I hope to create a lasting change within the
community, particularly with other young members of the pride community."
Gotham Stevens
Cairns Young Leader
"I have a strong commitment to advocacy and want to raise awareness about challenges I have faced so others don’t have to experience them. I hope to inspire others to embrace their unique abilities."
Tihan Davis
Cairns Young Leader
"I'm dedicated to eliciting change and believes in the power of community and working together to achieve an overall goal."
Elina Passant
Cairns Young Leader
"I'm motivated advocate striving to break down barriers and raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity, and hopes to encourage others to join the movement."
Jules Visintin
Cairns Young Leader
"My mission is to empower peers by sharing personal stories and promoting understanding, proving that diversity is a strength."
Ramon Savage
Cairns Young Leader
"I have a strong commitment to advocacy and want to raise awareness about challenges I have faced so others don’t have to experience them. I hope to inspire others to embrace their unique abilities."
Tihan Davis
Cairns Young Leader
"With a strong belief of every voice matters, through leadership I hope to create a lasting change within the
community, particularly with other young members of the pride community."
Gotham Stevens
Cairns Young Leader
Meet The Young Leaders
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