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What CDA does
CDA undertakes the following to achieve its purpose:
* Education of national public policy-makers and the broader community about the needs of children and young people with disability.
* Advocate on behalf of children and young people with disability to ensure the best possible support and services are available from government and the community.
* Inform children and young people with disability, families and care givers about their rights and entitlements to services and support.
* Celebrate the successes and achievements of children and young people with disability.

Funding
CDA receives its core funding under the Commonwealth Department of Social Services national secretariat program. CDA also receives additional project funding from Department of Education to expand the education policy capacity of the organisation.

Membership
* Membership is free for young people with disability (18-25 years) and families of children with disability across Australia.
* Associate membership is for service providers, organisations, professionals and other interested persons. A nominal fee and discount for students and unemployed is charged.
* An online membership application form is available.

Price Guide

Membership:
- Free for young people (18-25 years) with a disability (and their families) and families of children with disability across Australia.
- $55 per year for service providers, organisations, professionals and other interested persons
$11 per year for students and un-waged