We aim to improve the mental health of young Australians with disability aged 15-24 years.
Over 300,000 young Australians have a disability (about 9% of 15-24 year olds).
Young people with disability experience much poorer mental health than peers without disability. Our team brings together academic expertise and lived experience of disability to identify solutions to improve mental health for young people with disability in Australia.
"We want young people with disability to feel they’re not alone and for others in the community to know what it’s like.”
- Bella, RAY Lived Experience Research Assistant
Who are we?
We are a research team from six universities. Our team includes academic researchers and young people with disability.
We work in collaboration with youth disability organisations, governments, services, and young people and their families to identify policies and interventions that will achieve better mental health for young Australians with disability.
Latest news & research
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The Senate has passed the NDIS reform bill – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?
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Tiered NDIS provider registration and a say on supports. Are we finally listening to people with disability?
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‘Lacklustre’ and ‘disappointing’ – experts react to the government’s disability royal commission response
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NDIS reform: What are the key sticking points?
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