Wagga Young Leaders Program – seeking applications

Regional Disability Advocacy Service (RDAS) is excited to announce that we will be delivering a fantastic new FREE leadership program for young people with disability in the Wagga Wagga area!

This Wagga Young Leaders Program will support up to 12 young people aged 16-25 with disability to achieve their leadership goals, skills and interests, whatever they may be.

The program has been co-designed by RDAS, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA), and young people with disability from the Wagga Wagga area.

If you want to be a leader, this program is for you! It will help you to:

• develop your personal goals and values
• gain new knowledge about leadership and leadership skills
• learn about disability rights, community, advocacy and how to make change
• get to know other young disabled people who want to be leaders
• connect with, and learn from, leaders who are already making change in the sector

The Wagga Young Leaders Program is for young disabled people who want to become leaders in the future. There is no cost to participate, and you don’t need to have already had lots of experience with leadership. Catering will also be provided.

People with all kinds of disability are welcome and you do not need a medical diagnosis to be part of the program. We will be running fortnightly sessions from the 9th of October 2024 through to late March or early April 2025, bringing together up to 12 young people with disability from the Wagga Wagga area.

Sessions will run on Wednesday evenings from 5-7pm, with venue in Wagga to be confirmed as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this FREE program, you can do any of the following:

• Call RDAS on 1800 250 292.
• Send an email to RDAS at admin@rdas.org.au.
• Send us a message here.
• Read more on CYDA’s website here.

If you would like to apply for the program, please complete the following form and submit it as soon as possible.

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Your Name *

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Email *

Phone *

How would you like us to contact you?

• Email
• Phone calls
• Text/SMS

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Are you a young person (aged 16-25) with a disability? *

• Yes
• No

Please note priority to participate in this program is given to people aged 16-25 who identify as having a disability. If you are aged 25-30 and have a disability, you may be able to participate if there are enough places in the program available for you.

How old are you? *

What is your disability? *

• Neurodivergence
• Mental illness
• Intellectual disability
• Chronic illness
• Sensory disability
• Physical disability
• Other (please specify below)

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What is your postcode?

Please tell us any dietary restrictions or requirements you have

What access needs do you have?

• None
• Auslan interpretation
• I will need to bring a support animal
• I need written material in Easy Read
• I need written material in Plain English
• I will need printed copies of the slides, workbooks, etc, in advance
• I will need to take breaks or need extra time
• I need a specific contrast or design for written materials (please specify below)
• I would like to bring a support person
• Other (please specify below)

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Please specify your other access needs

Which identities/communities are you part of?

• LGBTQIA+
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Refugee
• Other (please specify)

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Why would you like to participate in this program? (We want to know about your goals and future plans, not what you've already done.) *

Why do you think you would be a good leader? *

Please tell us about your commitment to participating in this program, including what you'll do if you aren't able to attend a session. *

How do you think you will participate in and help the community as a young leader in the future? *

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