Young people with a Disability
"I am not disabled - I have a disability." 14 y.o. girl
YourCrew resources are inclusive, they are for everyone, our A-Z, Pathways to Help, our journal .. every person needs a Crew.
Below are some links and videos that could also be helpful.
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Videos:
Stella Young - I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much
Presented by a teen - 8 Things Kids with Learning Disabilities Need to Hear
Maysoon Zayid: “I got 99 Problems… Palsy is Just One”
Rosie King: “How Autism Freed Me to Be Myself”
Newspaper:
I’m a Disabled Teenager, and Social Media Is My Lifeline - NY Times
HELP OTHERS / CREW
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
see Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
Useful links:
Lifestart service delivery teams offer therapy, behaviour and other supports to:
- Children and young people aged 0-24 years living in Western Sydney, Northern Sydney, Northern Beaches and parts of South Western Sydney
- Children and young people aged 7-24 years living in the Inner West, Eastern Sydney and Southern Sydney.
As an Early Childhood Partner, they deliver the National Disability Insurance Agency’s Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach in the following areas:
- Sydney
- South East Sydney
- Nepean Blue Mountains
- Illawarra Shoalhaven
- Central Coast
Click HERE for Lifestart resources
Contact Lifestart: 1800 953 390 Website: https://www.lifestart.org.au/
Other Resources:
https://www.cyda.org.au/resource/fact-sheets
NDIS: https://www.learningpotential.gov.au/articles/support-for-teens-with-a-disability
https://yourteenmag.com/health/physical-health/living-with-a-disability-expert-advice
https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-disabilities-4142349
Video: